Coffee is a matter of preference - some people drink it black and others (like me) use sweetener and milk. For me, it has to be Sweet-n-Low and whole milk.

The main point of this week's tip is to introduce you to PEET'S coffee. I consider myself to be a serious coffee snob and Peet's is my coffee of choice. It's not cheap but it's no more than that other "S" brand (the McDonald's of coffee). Peet's was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area and is based in Emeryville, CA. It now has stores in San Francisco (and its environs), Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Chicago and Boston.

By far my favorite Peet's coffee is their Costa Rican. It is a full-bodied, darkly roasted coffee which is very smooth. Coffees are like wine in this regard. Some have distinct sharp edges and others are smooth and easier to drink. I find the Costa Rican less acidic than a French Roast but more flavorful than Columbian.

Peet's also has a full line of high-quality teas. My favorite tea is their Jasmine Downey Pearls. They are small pearl-shaped balls of green tea leaves tied with jasmine flowers. A cup of heaven.

I order from them on-line about once a month now since there aren't any Peet's stores out here in the desert. They always ship within a day or so of placing the order and their shipping charges are reasonable and clearly stated on their site.

"Coffee should be black as hell, strong as death and sweet as love"
--- Old Turkish Proverb

--- © Chef Raven

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