Coffee Paradise I: not only for the coffee lovers! 
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In my every day quest to find artisan, unique gourmet products, and obviously being under the influence of some highly rated Andean coffee, I found Cafe Galletti's Chocoffee (chocolate coverd coffee beans) in my last day in Quito, Ecuador.
Far from imagining that the casual find of such an overcaffeinated, awakening treat will lead me to meet one of the most dedicated and talented couples I have ever met, I proceeded to contact them through the information provided on the cute label. Yes! I've got to like the label, that is the first rule, baby! 
To my surprise, Ena Galletti was as charming as anyone could be, and her husband Don Galleti, even after ten years living in Ecuador, has not lost his one hundred miles-per minute Italian-New Yorker spirit. Their product offering was more than I could have ever imagined: immaculate, organic, fresh, carefully crafted, artfully presented, uplifting fragrant, naturally energizing and ready to give you the bust needed, just when you want it. I was in heaven...Coffee and Herbs heaven to be more specific!
From a life achievement of trolling from north to south and from the Atlantic to the Pacific, you've got to believe me when I tell you that I know about good coffee when I feel its perfume, admire the perfect roast, or enjoy the cracking beans.
Far from denying the popular belief "Nothing beats a cup of coffee," I challenge your coffee knowledge and Starbucks expertise with the following question: "What makes a gourmet espresso coffee so special?, What is the secret to prepare the best espresso ever?"
I'll be back soon with the answers, and you will learn about the why and the when of the espresso making, and also will get the scoop on some fantastic recipes elaborated with Ena Galletti's organic herbal-fruit-flower blends.
Con mucho sabor,
Melissa
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- March 20, 2006
- 6:50 pm
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Comments
03.21.06 at 02:09 AM |
I am the biggest fan of chocolate covered coffee beans in the world. At a store near my house there is a small dispenser of this goodness ... 10 beans for 25 cents. I’m totally hooked ... my drug of choice.
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03.21.06 at 11:54 AM |
Te entiendo completamente, es que son completamente adictivas
01.29.07 at 04:30 AM |
I have found your site very interesting. Please give the updates.
Cheers,
James
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