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

Don't 'Let It Go'...

Before Three Tree, there was another coffee shop in my life. I went there with my friend Meridith a few times throughout my sophomore year of college, and it was my first real coffee shop experience. This past week, I returned to the Frozen Bean in Eastman, GA, with the hopes that their beverages were as good as I remembered. I was not disappointed, and I thought I would share the positivity with you, lovely reader!

It was great to be back at the Bean, and I was feeling adventurous enough to try a really fancy-sounding coffee. The Iced White Cheesecake Mocha definitely deserves a chance! There was not that strong coffee taste that I usually go for, but it wasn't so sweet that it tasted like it was trying to be a milkshake. The ice was blended in to perfection, and it was so much better than the iced coffees that have cubed ice dumped straight into your glass!

As for flavor, the creamy cheesecake and hint of chocolate will be a favorite of those with a sweet tooth, like me! Overall, the Iced White Cheesecake Mocha earned a 4.0 out of 5 stars in my book, and I am looking forward to not letting go of my next experience with Frozen (Bean). Have a beautiful day!

<3 Lena Beana <3

Espresso Your Love

Phase Two of my coffee venture brought me back to Three Tree Coffee Roasters in Statesboro to start off my summer classes with some reliably awesome coffee.

Today I felt the need for a quick caffeine boost, so I tried the Macchiato. From what I have gathered on the origin of the name, Macchiato was coined in Italy to differentiate between regular espresso and espresso with a spot of milk. I favor that little drop of milk, because it brings out the rich espresso flavor and makes the drink creamier.

They use beans from Peru for the espresso, and that just so happens to be one of my favorite country's roasts. Hands down, this is the best hot coffee drink I have bought here, and it gets a 4.5 out of 5 stars. I highly recommend a Macchiato to anyone that wants a quick pick-me-up with great flavor! Have an awesome day and a wonderful start to your summer!

<3 Lena Beana <3

Beginning My Coffee Journey

I used to think that blogs about silly things like food or clothes were cliche, and maybe I still do. But now I am starting one about coffee, so maybe my opinions are a little too biased to count anymore.

First, a little information about myself: Level 18 in age, Junior in college, Loves Jesus.

And now I can move onto the more interesting information: COFFEE! There is this awesome coffee shop in Statesboro, Georgia, called Three Tree Coffee Roasters, and it has this super chill atmosphere that is perfect for me as finals week is coming up.

I am there right now as I write this, and I am continuing my personal goal of trying everything on the menu. Today's coffee is a 16 oz. Ethiopian French Press from the Limu region of Ethiopia. The tasting notes are strawberries and red wine, but so far, I have not picked up on the strawberry taste. I am a huge fan of french press, but I think I will get a lighter medium roast next time. There is a slightly bitter aftertaste, but I would still give this 3.5 out of 5 stars (High praise for my picky standards). Overall, this was a good day in my coffee adventure, and I look forward to writing again soon! Have a wonderful day!

<3 Lena Beana <3