October 15th, 2014 - Stauf's

Today I walked into a room surrounded by wooden barrels full of coffee beans; over 50 different beans home roasted to perfection with different flavors, concentrations, and nationalities all over. Stauf's, Columbus Ohio's very own, is a small micro roasting coffee shop that provides the biggest bean diversity my young eyes have seen. I once thought that I had found my niche of coffee, but I found myself lost in the rich culture of home roasting.

I knew from the get go that a long day's worth of homework and studying called for a french press; however dear readers I am certain you are stumbling at the edge of your seat "WHICH BEAN WILL HE BUY?!" Fear not, friends! Although I am a novice at coffee drinking, I am a veteran at acting casual:

"I'll have the darkest bean you guys got"

My barista, who's name will remain confidential, brought me the Sumutra French Roast to give me w whiff. I smelled a million different flavors: it was oaky, yet soft; bitter, but tender. I was thrilled to dive in onto what I later found out was a synonym for motor oil. This roast was rather bitter, however it was still accessible, all while holding out it's nutty concentration. I am confident that I will not be able to sleep from this mid day caffeine.

Over all, Stauf's receives a 8.93/10 seen through its service and high quality in bean knowledge. The last thing I want dear readers is for you to think I am quick to give an easy grade. Fo not! Stauf's has set the standard high, and I can only imagine it will be tough to beat. But now I must go, I promise I wont be long.

Adios.