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[–] 13 points 9 months ago (1 child)

I used to prefer dark roasts but now I almost exclusively buy light. Much more complexity of flavor, and you can taste the individual notes better. I like beans that have notes of cherry, toffee, and caramel.

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  • [–] 8 points 9 months ago (3 children)

    Depends on the mood and the day. One of the things I enjoy most with coffee is the wide variety of flavours you can experience from your daily cup. Lately I've been really into fermented coffee.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 9 months ago (2 children)

    What do fermented coffee usually taste like?

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Depends on the bean and the type of fermentation, there are a couple of different ones like honey, dry process, anaerobic etc. Typically you get fruit-forward notes with some acidity, but there is a special kind of tangy/funky flavour you only really get in fermented coffee, like a sweet wine or maybe hints of a fruit liqueur almost. It's very distinctive and I really like it. It's not for everyone, though.

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  • [–] 6 points 9 months ago (5 children)

    Vanilla all day every day. Also hazelnut if I'm in the mood.

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  • [–] 6 points 9 months ago (4 children)

    Are you talking about creamer?

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago* (3 children)

    Coffee and creamer, but not a lot. Probably like 1:12 ratio cream to coffee. Edit: also, the creamer must be actual dairy

    Two bonuses from vanilla flavored coffees: - it's usually a lighter roast, which I enjoy more. - it smells great when brewing.

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  • [–] 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

    Flavoured coffees smell amazing but I find them nearly undrinkable.

    The flavouring completely overwhelms any of the natural notes you get from the beans with the only thing making it through is the bitterness.

    I dunno, maybe I just haven't tried the right brand or roast but every time I do I end up regretting it. It has to be cut with cream.

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago*

    Blueberry, fruit loops, funky (Edit: i.e. most Ethiopian naturals 👌)

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago

    Bergamot and blueberries

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  • Fruity. I like my coffee acidic more than anything else. Occasionally I'll be in the mood for chocolatey, but that's very occasional. Generally the more bitter it is the less I go for it, which is why I started salting my coffee in the first place

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago (3 children)

    I'm partial to the creamy sweetness that shows through on honey process coffees. Years ago I used to love Blackcurrant notes, enough that I'd be frequently importing green beans from Yirgacheffee, Kenya to the US to have processed by a local roaster to my spec. I don't have that kind of disposable income anymore 😅.

    My perfect cup of coffee nowadays should have a full bodied earthiness, and notes of dried fruit and chocolate. For these reasons I usually reach for Guatemalan coffee lately.

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    If you like earthy coffee, have you tried Sumatra Mandheling? It's a bit of a divisive taste but I really enjoy it now and then, super low acidity and very earthy flavours, like leather and tobacco notes and often with a spiciness like white or black pepper almost.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    That sounds divine 🤤 and like it would be magnificent on an early morning hike. I'll have to look out for some, thank you for your suggestion 🙏

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago

    Sumatra coffees are also good candidates for aging, if you can find a good aged Mandheling that's an even more intense and complex flavour. I bought a bag of quality aged Mandheling a year or two ago and it was the most intense flavour I've tried, earthy like drinking the damp forest floor of a jungle (but in a good way!), very strong pipe tobacco and pepper notes and an aftertaste that felt like it kept developing for like a minute after a sip.

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  • [–] 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 child)

    Sometimes I like the more fruity acidic notes, but mostly I gravitate to any roast that mentions chocolate.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Haven't tried the beans but love some peach, nut butter, and blackberry jam notes (not all at once mind you) in my coffee.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago

    I find it depends on my mood and the method of brewing. I enjoy fruity and berry flavors, and chocolate and nutty flavors, and really kind of anything that isn't too funky or burnt. I seem to be a little strange and fortunate in that I love light, medium, and dark roasts. I always have multiple bags going and switch between them depending on what I feel like in the moment.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    Chocolate, nutty and some fruits. Anything floral or herbal is a no-go for me. I have been liking some funky coffees lately. I have also gravitated away from dark roasts to medium and light.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    What type of funky flavors? I haven't got to explore that side much yet

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago

    I think it has to do with longer bean fermentation periods. I haven't really looked into how they accomplish it, but it is like a miso or other fermented flavor that adds complexity. I usually have to sweeten those coffees, or add some cream to balance it out, but I do enjoy the flavors once I get them toned down a bit. I can see myself building up to drinking them black eventually.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (1 child)

    i got a real light roast as a present a few years ago that had really strong notes of peach and cardamom. it was amazing.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago

    Depends on the mood. Sometimes I'm down for something with chocolate, caramel, honey or toffee notes. Often I tend to gravitate towards fruity acidity and raspberry or cherry notes.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago

    Jasmine and blueberry - Ethiopian of course.

    Bannana, apricot, walnuts, and peanuts as well.

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