Where are all the espresso drinkers around here? In case any of you are lurking and looking for something new to try, consider Northbound Roaster's (Mt Shasta, CA) "American Beauty." It's a lighter roasted blend of S. American beans that's really knocking my socks off. They advertise it as bringing Dutch cocoa and fig flavors. It's very well-balanced and tastes better as a straight shot to me than in milk. But, I love it in cappas also.

Anyway, if you are looking to try something new, check out American Beauty. You can't go wrong. 17 to 18gr at about 199.5F.