Jaunt Murphinator
Finally tried Jaunt after seeing it recommended constantly. Went with their Mid-Dark.
Method: 16.6g in, 33-33.4g out; DF54v3/4 grinder; a humble Bambino+ machine. Pictured is a flat (very) white (I’m a foam boy).
Beautifully straightforward bean. The “chocolate” is very present, as with most mid+ roasts. At this point I prefer to just say I can smell and taste the *roast* rather than deferring to “chocolate.” Aroma immediately gives “dates” to me.
Extremely smooth espresso. No bitterness, very comforting to sip. But being mid-dark the espresso flavor easily penetrates milk. I’ve tried it now as espresso and in a cortado, flat white, iced cortado, and a full iced latte. Flavor is never lost.
I also tried a flat white sweetened with a little honey, and it brought to life the “molasses” flavor note that I wasn’t getting otherwise. I think a go-to drink for this bean will be honey and sea salt.