Taylors Degraves

Spotted a couple of new Taylors of Harrogate coffees in Tesco, so grabbed them both. I didn't know what Degraves mean, and on looking it up find that it's a street in Melbourne, Australia which, among other things, is known for its espresso bars.  There are various ways that espresso is marketed - with or without milk, and in different proportions. There is a version called flat white, which originated either in Australia or New Zealand, nobody is quite sure, though Taylors seem to feel it originated in Degraves Street.

Blurb on the packet

It's a muddy ill-defined sort of coffee. A bit of coffee flavour, and a bit of bitterness. It's not much cop on its own, and when milk is added it's not much better, but is at least drinkable.  This Degaves seems to me to be more about the marketing than the taste. It's poor quality coffee beans sold off as something cool and trendy. That the makers say to "enjoy with milk" is an indicator that this is not a blend for coffee geeks. Eeek!


Score: 2

Taylors of Harrogate