{"id":1044,"date":"2015-12-09T09:33:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-09T09:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1044"},"modified":"2015-12-09T09:33:00","modified_gmt":"2015-12-09T09:33:00","slug":"stop-and-smell-the-beans-the-gorgeous-coffee-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1044","title":{"rendered":"Stop and Smell the Beans \u2013 the Gorgeous Coffee Beans"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s so great about coffee? Besides the fact that many of us can\u2019t start or survive the day without it, there has to be more to this all but magical drink than just the caffeine. <\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s the unmistakable aroma of fresh brewed coffee in the morning. The close your eyes, \u201cmmm \u2026\u201d after that first sip. And, the shameless excuse it provides to take a much needed break anytime of day. <\/span><\/p>\n

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While all of that works for me, there\u2019s also \u201cthe look\u201d of coffee, especially as it\u2019s being prepared. Tearing open a package of freshly roasted beans and watching those <\/span>glistening<\/span> nuggets of goodness cascade into the grinder bin is not to be dismissed lightly. I should explain. <\/span><\/p>\n

In our home, we\u2019ve been ordering coffee beans from the same company, Beanstock Coffee<\/a>, for years. These guys roast their coffee, \u201c… locally, in small batches and always to order.\u201d Because we love robust, dark roast coffee, our favorite is the Black Fish Creek Blend<\/a> that they describe best as, \u201c… <\/span>\u201cVery dark and smooth without being burnt and finishing with subtle berry notes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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After grinding, and before brewing, there\u2019s another beauty shot moment of a fresh mound of tiny ground granules that\u2019s quickly upstaged by its intoxicating fragrance. <\/span><\/p>\n

Gorgeous coffee beans \u2013 that shouldn\u2019t be overlooked \u2013 on their way to becoming an outstanding cup of joe. <\/span><\/p>\n

Warm up the espresso machine!<\/span><\/p>\n

And, before we get emails asking, we use a <\/span>Breville Cafe Roma Espresso Maker<\/a>\"\" and a <\/span>Capresso Burr Coffee Grinder<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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