Coffee Nomad

The wife and I hit up Einstein Bros this morning to take advantage of their dependably good breakfast food and and coffee. I would have liked to try their Autumn Roast coffee (chestnut flavor? yum!) but there was only half a cup left in the heating unit, so I mixed that with half a cup [...]

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Einstein Bros’ Celebration Blend is dark, balanced and mysteriously complex, with a light, lingering acidity.  Ideal summer coffee… even on a warm day it’s still quite satisfying.  Pairs well with their homemade (local, franchise made) blueberry muffins (Einstein’s makes their own pastries in addition to bagels). (above) Einstein’s freshly squeezed lemonade — almost as good [...]

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The wife and I stopped by Einstein’s Bagels as part of our fabulous, relaxing Saturday off. I ordered my coffee hot, she ordered hers cold. I tried the Sumatra blend, which was, as I would expect from Einsteins, a ’10′ on the drinkability scale. Low acidity, a bit bolder than their fabulous House Blend. This [...]

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I know true coffee connoisseurs don’t mix cream and sugar and then make a judgment on a coffee’s flavor, but have you ever tried the half and half at Einstein Bros. Bagels? It’s magically delicious. It’s especially good with their House Blend. I’ll have to ask them what brand Half and Half brand they use [...]

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My recent, wintery stop into Einstein’s Bagels was pleasant as usual. They were using up the last of their Winter BlendTheir description: “A distinctive mix of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg flavors. Warm and cozy for crisp winter days.” I usually go for the Neighborhood Blend.Their description: “Our signature blend: balanced, medium-bodied and mellow. Roasted to [...]

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