Do you sometimes get this giddy feeling when you come across something new and unique, knowing that you're among the firsts to know about it, and you can't wait to tell people? I get that when I try a new restaurant, or spot a new product at grocery stores. And I just had a moment like this when I attended a food and beverage product trade show at the Indonesian Trade Promotion Centre in Gastown.
Mr. and I went to a coffee tasting experience with Umbria Coffee Roasters. We tasted a variety of their coffee, learned about the philosophy of roasting Italian style coffee, and even had a chance to play barista with their commercial espresso machine. We went home with some of the Caffe Umbria products and of course, we put what we learned to the test.
When it comes to fruits, we always choose what's seasonal, and when possible, local. Recently I discovered muscat grapes from Chile, and I must say, I love these grapes. I was trying to come up with other interesting ways to enjoy the grapes, and here are two things I did.
When Starbucks launched the Black Sesame Tea Latte earlier this week, I was intrigued. I was particularly intrigued because black sesame is also one of my favourite flavours when it comes to bubble tea. Now I really have to try this.
In case you haven't heard, Starbucks Canada opened its biggest location yet here in Vancouver - a new Starbucks Reserve at CF Pacific Centre, at 700 West Pender Street. It's the second one here in Vancouver, with the first one being on Main Street in Mount Pleasant. Here's a look inside, and some Christmas gift ideas for you.
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