Coffee Passport Journey to newly certified Coffee Master

Hello Coffee freaks,

It's been far too long but I am embarking once again a coffee passport and the newly revamped Starbucks Coffee Master program.
I am armed with better technology and a refreshed passion for coffee and blogging. After making @SbuxMels top 50 Starbucks Twitter profiles to follow. Together, you @CallMeMrCoffee followers and I, have made Coffee and the 'net more interesting than ever! (to me) so, thanks.

I challenge you to post your coffee tastings daily in comments here or on your own blog and link it up. How many people can we get certified, how much coffee love can we spread with this simple act?

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Coffee Tasting, "Starbucks Breakfast Blend" 9.21.08

Before the bag...

Origin/Growing Region:
Latin America.

Roasters description:
"Mild and flavorful, this light-bodied blend makes a bright first impression and is a wonderful cup of coffee to begin your day."

In a word from roaster:
Clean.

Roasters Classification:
Mild.

Processing Method:
Washed.


Open the bag...


Brewing Method:
Stainless Steel French Press.

Aromatics:
Nutty.

Taste Location:


Front of tongue.

Body & Mouth-Feel:
Light bodied, almost thin with an occasional syrupy note. Peaks and valleys.

Acidity:
Less bright than I expected. Though light on the palette, this coffee still has some lingering body.

Balance:
Almost deconstructed for me, this coffee went all over the place.

Finish:
Clean, simple.

Aftertaste:
Minimal, nutty.

Food Pairing:
Starbucks Blueberry Scone.

Side by Side (other coffee(s):
N/A

Whimsically:
Starbucks Breakfast Blend is a coffee I enjoy revisiting as it has the ability to take me back to my beginning's of thinking critically about coffee. A delightful brew early in the day as it's flavor spikes can be just the thing to wake up my senses!


Tasting Location:
Starbucks on Palisades, in Fountain Hills, AZ

Who else tasted:
Matt S.