Review: Coffee Stuffs

A delectable aroma resonates through the air instigating a sense of childhood euphoria.
I smile as I imagine the taste of what I believe runs through my veins instead of blood.
I am aware that I have a problem.
No, I will not solve it. This is a problem I will nurture. <3 Above is a picture of my vice. When others salivate for *insert addiction here*, I imagine my mornings - the instance of reuniting with the fellows above.

Spending four figures (yes, I did just say four figures) on Starbucks coffee last year, I decided to invest in this sweetheart a few months ago(thanks for the advice, Sara!). I must say, the 8-cup french press is ideal for any avid drinker like myself, considering I drink about 8 cups daily. Like I mentioned earlier, I am definitely aware of my problem. As for the french press itself, Bodum does a wonderful job at crafting a mechanism that emphasizes the ecstasy-like characteristics of your coffee of choice.

My brother decided to be wonderful and support my addiction by buying three wonderful bags of coffee from Blue Bottle Coffee Co. who roasts some stellar beans. When my french press teams up with these delectable morsels... ah! Let's simply say that Starbucks becomes a figment of my past only to be relived in moments of dire necessity.

Now, there are quite a few people who love coffee, but cannot seem to imagine their drug of choice without a glob of foam. I have found your solution! I purchased the aerolatte due to sheer amusement. Hats off to the creators, because this little machine actually works! Of course, it has nothing on one of these bad boys, but it delivers nonetheless! I am still in the process of mastering the utensil since the consistency still bothers me at times (i.e weak foam).

Back to the bags of beans!
Chiapas: A bit difficult to describe. Think earthy meets smokey - Smokey the Bear-esque? Regardless, it is my favorite roast to accompany a plate of food, be it sweet or savory.
Giant Steps: Right off the bat, I am a sucker for dark roasts. This concoction is almost reminiscent of fudge, although I am definitely stretching with that adjective. Thick and all sorts of wonderful...
Bella Donovan:(not pictured) <3 My favorite. She is versatile, elegant, flavorful yet not overpowering, accompanied with the most enjoyable hint of earthiness. The thought of brewing her right now drives my heart wild. She is wonderful enjoyed black (which is how I used to down my drug) but flirts wonderfully with a splash of soy.

I am currently attempting to restrain myself from brewing a pot of the Bella before leaving tonight, yet the voices in the back of my mind scream to give in.

Attempt failed. I gave in.
Why hello there spice rack, what is that I see? I sense a threesome with the Bella, soy milk and a hint of cinnamon.

An unforgettable threesome indeed...
-Mon