IF I AM going to take the time to make myself a pot of coffee in the morning, it needs to taste not just good -- but really, really good. Like the Peet's I've been brewing for the last week. It's a really special reserve coffee from Costa Rica -- Alta De Dota -- small beans that deliver full, round flavor without a hint of bitterness.
I love the flavor of this coffee, and also appreciate that the coffee is sustainably grown and harvested via the Coopedota cooperative in Costa Rica. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the co-op, and the 20th year that Peet's has been buying its coffee. You can grab a cup of brewed Alta De Dota at Peet's Coffee & Tea retail locations starting Sept. 1. Or you can buy a pound of it either in person or online at
http://www.peets.com/ The coffee will be available through October 31.
If you are serious about drinking perfect coffee at home and don't already have a kettle and a French press, let me recommend my newest favorites. I've tried other French presses, but my favorite is the all metal insulated Bonjour. It brews three big cups at a time and keeps the coffee hot for over an hour. I love the Capresso glass water kettle, but even more durable and quick-to-boil is the Aroma. It's all stainless steel, which means you can't crack it, and it's easy to polish up. It's about $30 online at
http://www.amazon.com/ or go to
http://www.aroma-housewares.com/
