What Does the Fox Say?

Earlier this week, I went on a coffee venture on the coast to the Foxy Loxy Cafe in Savannah. A new friend had told me I was missing out on better coffee, and while I may not agree with all of his coffee preferences, he was right about Savannah's coffee scene. The whole place was wall to wall in reds and blacks in a perfect hipster fashion.

As for the coffee itself, I ordered Café con Leche thinking it was going to be similar to a Macchiato (my current favorite). There was a fair amount of rich espresso, and a little more milk than I had expected, but it was the sweetness that took me by surprise. I believe it was an extra dash of sugar or shot of caramel that was added, but it was a decent cup of coffee all the same.

I have to admit that it was worth the trip to enjoy una taza de café (a cup of coffee) with some good company. While it's not what I initially expected, I would still recommend the Café con Leche with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Drive safe as you explore new coffee venues of your own, and as always, have a wonderful day!

<3 Lena Beana <3

A Taste of Africa

The coffee journey continues to go on! Even though I am still in Statesboro at Three Tree Coffee Roasters, I have been able to enjoy freshly ground and roasted coffee beans all the way from the Gitwe Hill Region in Burundi. I tried a 12 oz. Burundi AeroPress, and I was pleasantly surprised by how similar it was to the smooth texture of the French press method.

AeroPress involves total submersion of the grounds into the hot water, and this process provides a more even extraction of the coffee grounds. The Burundi blend usually takes much longer to brew, so I was super glad to learn that the AeroPress method reduces both the time it takes to brew and the acidity levels of the finished drink because of the shorter brew time.

The tasting notes were listed as follows: Black Cherry Gusher, Raspberry Sherbet, and Juicy Tomato. Basically, all of these hinted towards the gourmet, fruity flavor. It was bold and rich as well, so if you are a fan of fruit, this is the brew for you! Overall, I would say this scores a healthy 4.0 out of 5 stars! Have a wonderful Sunday, and an awesome new week!

<3 Lena Beana <3