[shevy-java]

> As if I needed another reason to drink coffee.

I tried it but coffee to me just tastes horribly bad. Chocolate on the other hand can be quite great (there is also a lot of horrible chocolate, but good chocolate has a better taste to me than coffee.)

[realo]

I like espresso-style coffee. Over the years i discovered that the very best espresso shots do have a rather strong chocolate note. No acidity, no bitterness.

Unfortunately I also found out that it is basically impossible to get that kind of quality from coffee shops. You must make it yourself, have the right equipment (the grinder is the most important one) and a lot of practice. Then you might have one in 10 god shots... but you taste it... you immediately recognize it.

[k1musab1]

You can achieve near 100% great shots. I have a decent grinder, Robot Cafelat manual machine, and found the beans and roasting level I enjoy form a local roaster. Total under 900CAD.

Agree about not being able to enjoy any other coffee anymore.

[spicyusername]

How were you drinking it? Espresso with steamed milk, sugar, and flavored syrup is quite a treat.

Drip, black, is going to be quite... utilitarian.

[realo]

An espresso is about 30 ml of liquid... I am not sure this mixture of milk and sugar (and more sugar!) into 30 ml can still be called a "coffee" , but i'm sure it is a delicious beverage!

[subscribed]

Milk, sugar, syrup, and additional flavour?

Might as well have a cake if you need to mask the flavour so much :)

[candiddevmike]

If by utilitarian you mean delicious, yes