shirkina sun-dried sidamo

wow! what a taste! this happens to be starbuck's black apron exclusive coffee. if you follow the second link to the black apron exclusives then you will read that there exists in this coffee a hint of black cherry as well as bit of clove and chocolate.

i walked into my favorite bux (on cedar bluff) and jeff hooked me up with a sample from a tasting they had earlier that evening. i smelled the blend; it smelled like a good, strong coffee. i took a taste; very smooth tasting for a dark roast like this. and then came the taste of the cherry, right after i swallowed, almost like it was time released.

my goal in passing through the bux tonight was to wind down with a tall decaf, but it was well worth having the caffeine to taste this. this particular bux is out the black apron at the moment. if you are interested in purchasing these beans, you might check the black apron link above to place an order or try to find stock at another starbucks. (there's one on every corner, you know.)

i should warn you that with the name "black apron" comes a price to match. but if you ever have to spend $13.00 for half a pound of coffee, this is the time.