I've gone on and on about how much I enjoyed Intelligentsia's El Machete (the Panamanian coffee I bought from Manic). However, I seem to have neglected to mention that I also bought a pack of Intelli's Black Cat espresso blend. Intelligentsia's website describes this espresso as having "astounding mouthfeel, with clean flavors of molasses and red cherries. Sweetness is abundant, finishing with a resonant coating of dark chocolate."
Sounds pretty nice doesn't it? I can't say as yet that it tastes like that! My barista skills on the Silvia still need some serious fine tuning before I can release all the Black Cat's goodness. My first attempt with this espresso blend led me to a bitter cocoa finish as opposed to a pleasant chocolate. Guess I'll just have to keep trying!
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