Thursday, February 20, 2014

And Now For Something Completely Different..


What kind of coffee elitist would I be if I didn't post reviews on cafes every now and then? For those of you who live in the same area I do, it's not a big surprise that this was coming.
Morning, afternoon, or evening, The Creme Coffee House is a hotspot for just about everyone. The atmosphere that surrounds it is always positive and relaxing, a trait that occasionally is lacking in sleek, whitewashed coffee shops. This culturally sound, sociable, and friendly place completely outdoes any Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts by lightyears. It doesn't stop at the environment, though. The menu of drinks is not the largest I've seen at coffee shops, but it's far from short. A variety of drinks are available, including seasonal drinks.There is also small selection of sandwiches as well and a few other food offerings (like pastries and breakfast items). To be completely honest, I've never had a bad cup of coffee from The Creme. I've had several of their specialties as well as some seasonals and some just plain black. Every single one I've tried thus far is always a different taste, but never sacrificing flavor.
As an example, just today I sped by with a few friends and ordered one of their regular dark roasts, black naturally. The body, in general, is very thick and enveloping, with just the slightest tinge of acidity, something I was surprised to find in a dark roast. Very full-flavored, and I finished it very quickly. easily a 9/10 cup of joe.
The service for The Creme, I've noticed, is always pretty hit-or-miss hearing from other people. If you don't plan on sticking around for awhile, or if you've got somewhere to be, you might find yourself straying slightly from this cafe for the fact that the baristas do take their time preparing your coffee, especially if you're paying for a specialty. I think what most people don't understand, or choose to ignore, is the fact that they're not in a Starbucks. Here, your coffee is prepared meticulously and tentatively. All the love a coffee shop can give is poured into every drink made at The Creme, and it shows. One complaint I've thankfully never heard is anything on the part of the baristas. Always friendly and sweet, I've never met a cuter or kinder group of staff.

Overall, 10/10 would recommend

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Casimir Pulaski Day



I'M NOT DEAD!!1!11!!!!!!!1!!1
I'm sorry for not posting, I've just been destroying myself internally with school and I'm lazy and I hate myself. Can we continue? Gr8!

I received this blend for Christmas. I don't even want to know how expensive it probably was. Beans and Baristas is a small cafe in Evansville (IN) who sell specialty coffees, teas, and pastries for.. a lot of money. Not without sacrificing quality, obviously. I wish I could say more about how these beans are roasted or the qualities of the company, but it's hard finding information on small businesses and their suppliers, so unfortunately, we'll just have to skip it.
The roast smells so good. You do not understand. It is so sweet and swallows you whole in just this caramel/butterscotch-like warmth. Syrupy and thick, a perfect balance of both. There's just no other way to describe it. Highlander Grog sounds nothing like what you get out of this. The coffee is very balanced, nutty, and sweet, with a slight touch of acidity. The buttery-ness is where I can see people easily mistaking this for a specialty latte, had they not seen the coffee. It's very hard to accomplish something like that and I definitely believe I'll see about getting another bag once I run out.
I very much recommend sharing a cup of this with someone.


Overall 10/10. I wouldn't change a thing.