I went to the Counter Culture coffee tasting in Durham on Friday. They served a light roast from Columbia (Santafé).
The speaker told us about the region and the beans (The growers used to sell commodity beans to Maxwell House and decided to up their game. Now they’re growing specialty beans.) Then, we discussed flavors people noticed. *I* am a heathen and can’t discern specific notes in my coffee.
The second half hour was Q&A with people asking about best way to brew and he talked about the differences in the roasts. Because of the kinds of questions, I suspect that every week is a new crowd.
It was interesting, but it was also a 30 minute drive one way and I’m not sure I’m that invested in it.
The parking lot smells divine.
I am the Audience 