New Recipe: Bitter Coffee

New Recipe: Bitter Coffee

1. Brew cup of Starbuck's decaf coffee—I noticed they released a new blend, "Christmas Blend Vintage 2019," What the fuck? I guess it sounds neat to say, "this is a Cabernet Sauvignon vintage 2009" in front of your house guests before dinner, but Starbucks coffee? Sounds dumb to me. Though I think the "Christmas Blend Vintage 2019" is supposed to be alright according to this review. Anyways, brew yourself cup of pour-over coffee in a stolen IHOP mug.

2. Add ~8 dashes of Angostura Bitters and stir. If you don't want to dirty a spoon, add the bitters 1/3 of the way through your pour so the following flow of coffee helps the mixture coalesce.

As long as you brewed your coffee right and it isn't too bitter or bland, I find the bitters add a whole 'nother level of complexity to your coffee. However, this recipe is carefully tailored for less fortunate coffee grounds, if you will; I would ere on the side of caution around expensive coffee which should be enjoyed without excessive doctoring.

They say that opposites attract. In the culinary world, this concept is especially important. You don't put butter on a piece of cheese—unless you are fat—rather, you would complement the richness of your cheese with a spicy-sweet pepper jelly or a little, sour pickle. My initial fears about the "Bitter Coffee" recipe stemmed out of my hardheaded belief in looney folklore and fear of the menacing double bitter. I couldn't have known until I tasted it for myself but this recipe is a wonderful way to liven your morning brew. Next week I will discuss the nuances of mugs.




Wisdom of the crowds.

"I'm so indecisve becasue I care wht other people have to think about too. Gather opinions before i get myown. you have to able to get you topinion from othersbefore you get your own." 

-Lauren's sentiments brutally transcribed by me