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I used to order beans from @bluebottle when they were a small operation and the only way to get them outside of the Bay Area was to order directly from their website.  Some of the best coffees I’ve tasted came from there.  I still fondly remember the “17 ft. Ceiling” espresso blend from about 12 years ago.  2017, Blue Bottle was bought up by Nestle, and I was very curious to see how it would change their approach.  BB shops have been opening everywhere, even in shopping malls.  They staff aren’t as snobby (it got a little ridiculous). But…. the coffee isn’t quite the same.  It’s not bad, by any means.  But it’s not the next-level experience that it once was.  What’s most interesting to me, is they have gone much darker with the roasts.  This Hayes Valley Espresso is way darker than I remember, and too roasted for my tastes.  I wonder if they are going after a Starbucks crowd (it’s still not THAT dark)? It’s still decent.  I’m still happy to see Blue Bottle when I go to the Aventura Mall….. but I will miss that small, snobby operation. ☕️ ☕️
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