Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Pairing Tobaccos & Latin American Coffees



(smokingpipes.com) Central American coffee varietals are known for their classically full aromas, medium to full body, and a clean, sometimes sweet taste. They are, by far, the most familiar and approachable coffees in the world, comprising some 70% of all coffee drunk in the world. This familiarity can provide an easy entrée into the process of pairing coffees and tobaccos.
South American coffees are quite similar to their Central American counterparts, though they do tend to have less acidity and “brightness”, being more often described as “velvety” or “rounded”. Continued

Photos: Library of Congress

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