Many people have thought of themselves as purists in the world of coffee for a long time and wouldn't touch this holy brew. All of this is changing now, though, because coffee is now flavoured, and you can choose from hundreds of different kinds.
Blenders are now so creative that they are almost like artists. Exotic blends are made all the time. An Indonesian blend is a mix of Sumatran and Papua New Guinea beans that makes a flavorful, full-bodied brew. People look in places like Papua New Guinea and Sumatra for new kinds of beans to use in these blends. Mixing Sumatra beans with Colombian Patron beans makes the blend taste smoky and dark.
In addition to mixing different beans, adding flavourings to coffee adds a new element. Some blends can be made less acidic by adding flavours like cherry, almond, or vanilla. When you add banana-hazelnut syrup to a plain robusta blend, you get a whole new taste. For a real taste experience, try a Tahitian vanilla latte.
If mocha is your favourite flavour, you can choose from almost as many chocolate flavours as coffee flavours. Try a Yemen roast with a little bit of melted dark chocolate mixed in. Do the same thing with melted Giradelli chocolate and American roast blend for a lighter treat. You can use a machine to mix in flavourings, or you can whisk them in by hand.
You can make all kinds of different drinks with your coffee machine or even just a one-cup coffee maker. You can also try adding exotic liqueurs to your coffee.
Certain things go well with certain kinds of coffee. Try a Jamaican roast that has been made with fruits, brown sugar, and rum. The Costa Rican blend goes very well with a liqueur that tastes like almonds.
Cocoa is stronger than chocolate and is a great way to cut the taste of coffee. You can easily mix coffee beans and coffee beans to make a delicious drink hot or cold.
People who like to try different kinds of coffee are always thinking of new things to try. On a hot summer day, how about a frozen cappuccino to wake you up? Try chocolate mint in your next cup of coffee instead of plain chocolate.
If you want a cup of decaf in the morning instead of the "real thing," you can now get even the strongest coffees without caffeine.
You can choose from exotic options like Italian Espresso, Decaf Marrakesh, and even a Dutchman (a blend of Indonesian, Central American and African).
"Nuttiness" is not a good thing to say about coffee, even if coffee lovers say it is. But adding a nut or something like coconut or raspberry to your coffee could be a fun change. You might want to go back to the basic cup of coffee at some point, but it doesn't hurt to try something new every now and then.
