Bean Talk: Detour PNG Wahgi

DH2 (Dark Horse Espresso 2)
Address: 215 Spadina Avenue
Neighbourhood: Chinatown 
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Getting the weekend off on the right foot means decompressing from the work week and kicking back your feet by enjoying a good cup of coffee.
Had the pleasure of enjoying a couple of cups, by the means of French Press.
First sip: CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN.


Let's get down to the details:
Method: French Press
Beans:Wahgi Estate Peaberry
Origin: Papua New Guingea
VARIETAL
ARUSHA, CATTURA, TYPICA, CATIMOR, BLUE MOUNTAIN
PROCESSING
FULLY WASHED
ALTITUDE
1600 m
PRODUCERS
OPAIS PEOPLE FROM THE WAHGI VALLEY


Roasters: Detour Coffee
Located: Dundas/Burlington, ON
Tasting Notes: Clean - light coffee. hints of cherries, and tart pears. As the coffee cooled, it became a nice bright smoothness.
Seriously different from dark, heavy neighbouring Sumatara

Here's is a lovely 1 minute video: ENJOY THE WEEKEND

Requiste shot of their lovely 3-Group La Marzorcco FB80

New Espresso: Dark Horse

Spotted: Dark Horse Espresso Bar (Spadina)
Address: 215 Spadina Ave Suite 102
Neighbourhood: Chinatown/Queen W
Beans: Dark Horse Espresso
Blend: 2/3 of a pulped natural Brazil
          1/3 Guatemalan from Puerta Verde
Roasters: Detour Coffee Roasters
Located: Burlington/Dundas, ON

Part of my Saturday morning routine is a post-run espresso. Whether it's at home, or venturing to a known shop for the local flavour, it's always a great experience.

This morning  - I was feeling all about the Chinatown/Queen W hood so it had to be a simple decision: hop into Dark Horse II. Showcase YYZ cafe scene to a friend from out of town, means joyous romps around town to only the crema of the crop.

I've had the new Espresso blend from Detour, but haven't actually tried it at DH2.

Verdict:  Deliciously sweet bright cherries. This espro got better with emulsification, with the 2nd and 3rd sips resulting in sugar bursts! Roast of the week!

On a side note: The above photo is inspired by Adbeus; Collabortive photoblogging of MTL coffee scene.

NY posts to continue: Up next Cafe Grumpy!