Twas the night before Christmas in Manhattan. I was browsing the ware at the Christmas market in Bryant Park when I came across Aroma Espresso Bar. Little did I know at the time that Aroma was a popular chain in Israel founded in 1994. Drawn into the shop by the smell of their coffee, I instinctively glanced around for coffee beans and found that they were selling bags of 1/2 pound bags of their mysterious espresso blend.
Oh boy, do these guys know coffee! The medium roasted beans yielded a cup of espresso with just enough kick, strong aroma, and a deep but complex taste without too much acidity. I finished the bag so quickly I did not even get a chance to take a photo of their little paper bean bag. I will have to track down one of their shops in the city to get a bigger bag of beans next time.
