My bag of JTAC arrived with the mail the other day. My wife handed me the package and I was very excited.
She asked me, "What is it?"
"Coffee beans," I reply, "I ordered some coffee beans."
I opened the package with my pocket knife and removed the bag of beans. A bag inside of a bag. The second bag had a pull-tab, unlike the first. No pocket knife needed. I pulled the tab and immediately buried myself face deep in the opening in an effort to absorb the caffeine purely through inhalation. It didn't work but it smelled great and was worth the attempt.
I reached into the bag and grabbed a handful of beans. My wife stared at me.
"What are you doing?" she asked with a tone of urgency.
"Inspecting," was my single word response.
I slammed the small fistful of beans into my mouth. She looks on, unable to speak. I begin chewing.
The texture was pleasant. Not overly roasted and chalky, or under roasted and spongey. The flavor was well balanced: nutty and floral with a slight acidity and citrusy sweetness. There was also a distinct lack of bitterness, but my wife had that covered.
"What the hell are you doing?" she half asked and half yelled? "What is wrong with you? Are you a psycho?"
"Maybe. Jury's still out."
She stared at me, shaking her head as I secured another fistful of beans. She walked away, shutting the bedroom door behind her.
It seems I'll need to buy another bag to see how it tastes when it's actually brewed.
Highly recommend.
