First Post

The Cup of Joe is a new blog that is brought to you by a love of caffeine and "all things sumatra." Whereas the extra special ingredient for many coffee-related products may be half-and-half, sugar or steamed milk, our special ingredient ... is love.

Sometimes, these posts will be like the sumatra blend -- featuring a full, syrupy body with virtually no acidity.

Other times, we will opt for a different approach, offering concentrated spicy and herbal notes, shimmers of sweet acidity, fruity overtones and an earthy aroma.

In any case, please note that we hope our posts are, like your favorite cup of coffee, deep, rich, full-bodied, bold and flavorful. If you find they are not, then maybe you should go away. Or die. Or splash yourself with battery acid.

... Please note that this website is not about coffee. It's about whatever I want to make it about. Sometimes, it will make sense. Frequently, it will not. This is my pledge to you.

Please also note that at The Cup of Joe, each entry is prepared "as if I care." I would offer my most favored and delightful readers nothing less!