It’s that time of year again. My favorite time of year, when the purple bags start showing up on the shelf. Christmas espresso is one of the coffees I stockpile, so I can enjoy it throughout the year. It is a bit different that Christmas blend, with it’s own unique blend of beans and roast profile. With coffee from Costa Rica and aged Sumatra, this lively coffee makes the perfect shot of espresso. Woodsy with an herbal spiciness.
I might be kind of dating myself a bit here, but a long time ago, Starbucks used to carry these amazing espresso brownies. I used that as the inspiration for this tasting for National Espresso Day! (November 23rd)…
For me, Christmas time is all about candy making. I love giving homemade presents and treats instead of gifts. It’s so much more personal, and it’s so much more “me”. I love chocolate, so truffles are always my favorite. This year I wanted to put a little twist on your “average” chocolate truffle, and add Christmas espresso roast and