La Java = la yum!

The place I enjoy getting my beans from the most is a small roasting house in Green Bay, WI, simply known as La Java. La Java roasts their own beans, and also is a small coffee shop. They have an incredible selection of coffees and teas.

This time I chose the Brazilian Sweet Yellow. It is delicate yet contains a complex flavor. Low acidity with a hint of citrus. This is a medium bodied coffee, but still satisfying.

You can order coffee direct from La Java. Check 'em out at http://www.lajavaroastinghouse.com/

Starbucks Via

I thoroughly enjoy coffee, not to mention require the caffeine. Most of us have generic, nondescript vending service coffee to supply us with our caffeine fix during the day. Always on the lookout for something new, I jumped at the chance for Starbucks Via instant coffee. They offer 3 varieties: Columbia, Italian Roast and Decaf Italian Roast. The Columbia is a lighter body/lighter roast, versus the darker Italian Roast. This stuff is super easy to use: add a packet to a mug, add hot water, stir and enjoy. I normally use the Italian Roast. I find it to be full bodied, strong dark roast flavor with medium to low acidity. Definitely a step up from vending machine coffee and beats having to drive to your local coffee shop during winter or rain.

Daybreak Morning Blend by Caribou Coffee

That first cup of coffee to start the day is so crucial. Especially after a long day the day before and chasing around a 2 year old for several hours. I enjoy coffee that has a bright, slightly acidic, citrousy overtones. Daybreak Morning Blend delivers that and more. It is slighthly medium bodied, probably more acidic than not. It also has some nice and subtle citrus undertones. I will definitely be a repeat purchaser of this.

Check 'em out at http://www.cariboucoffee.com/. Their coffees are available for order online. And, no, I do not work for Caribou.