Opus 2023-164: Imperial Coffee

I am wondering if Coffee Snobs are examples of the Emperor’s New Clothes.

A lot of claims are made.  On occasion I will watch a video by someone who has a channel on coffee.  I have seen these gurus prepare two brews with slightly different technique, taste them and comment on the subtle differences.  I have listened while they explained the chemistry of the “bloom” of coffee.  It is interesting but they tend to conflict with each other.  How long do you let a French press brew before pouring out the result?  There are many opinions.

I can tell differences but they occur between different brews of the same coffee as much as between different varieties of coffee.  I am aware that I lack discernment in my taste buds as well as my fashion sense.  I can tell the difference between a really good cup of coffee and a really bad cup but not much distinctiveness in between.  

I am ready to ask, “Why is the coffee naked?”  I am ready to question if there is really that much difference.  In the mean time I will just keep enjoying it however it comes out.

homo unius libri