And now for something completely different...
I think I have mentioned in the past that one of the
publications I subscribe to is “Imbibe” magazine which is devoted to well, Imbibing various liquids. Out of the maybe four categories broadly
addressed, I would say that craft beers is tops, followed by froo froo
cocktails fashioned by “mixologists”, then coffee, and dead last, wine. I
probably pay more attention to the cocktails, marveling at the 23 esoteric
ingredients, etc., and then it’s always fun to see what beers are there.
But, I really don’t pay much attention to coffee. Of course like anything else, there are cult
followings of various houses, with (I must admit) beautiful “latte art”,
multiple brewing methods from the old “Chemex” to fancy pressure machines
etc. I really must admit I am not much
of a coffee aficionado, it kind of (oversimplified) tastes all the same to
me. I suspect that it may be because I don’t
make it my business to taste around, and maybe find something I really like. Also because I most likely don’t know that
much about its agriculture and varieties, roasting theories, brewing
techniques, and so on.
Well, on Saturday (10 am) this weekend there may be an
opportunity for us (rookie to pro) to learn up on the subject.
Elements (Eatery and Mixology) is going to have a kind of bean to cup (hands-on)
seminar on all of the above. Types of
beans, blending, roasting levels, storage, brewing, cupping(?) will all be on
the agenda along with the chance to do some tastings. Had any Tanzania Peaberry or Indian Monsooned
coffee lately? (Plus there is a topic on
integrating coffee into cocktails!) Here’s your chance. RSVP highly desired, you can sign up at this
link. While I no longer tout wine
dinners and the ilk, I think this is a one of a kind thing that is enough
different that I should let you know. Great opportunity.
Maybe see you there. There
is a program hosted by the Maryland Association of Historic District
Commissions up in Annapolis on the same date.
MFO has us locked into that. If
it lasts long enough we may stay for dinner, so we have to be
DFD
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