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In April 2019, while volunteering at the Portrait Coun- processing from the same origin, finding the difference
try, Burundi National Pavilion at the American Specialty between or among roasters, and so on. Horizontally or
Coffee Expo (Boston), I’ve had dozens of coffees from the vertically, brew and taste a cup of coffee with wisdom, more
three main producing regions of Muyinga, Ngozi and Kayan- than the flavors and aromas, you may almost get everything
za. Months later I had a Kayanza Natural coffee from Alex, you want, the origin and its people, the varieties and their
the 2016 the World Coffee Roasting Champion, it reminds history, production methods, estates, roasters, the bean
me of all fine touches of flowers and the complexity of fruity seekers, and their brewing skills and dedication etc.
from Kayanza, no mention the talking with local farmers Back to the essence, coffee is an everyday drink, a
and their inspirational endeavor to quality coffees. drink which brings us relaxation and happiness. So, make
Amazing flavors, good memories, touching stories a fresh cup of pour-over at home or brew a drip coffee
and all those interesting links among coffees enlighten in the office, or sit in a Cafe with Latte or Cold brew,
me and ignite my dream to further explore and share the enjoy it (black or milky, hot or iced), enjoy the moment
hidden beauties of specialty coffee: why not drink and of a good life, neglecting the brand, the price, or any
explore coffee like this! others’ judgment and definition, happiness is the best
With a purpose—tasting, plus a plan—learning, then flavor in the cup, and the drinking methodology is your
we may select coffee with new criteria, and taste coffee in own journey of coffee exploring.
different dimensions, i.e., comparing coffee of different Anyway, drink more coffee. That is a smart choice.

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