Even if you have a passing interest in baking, you’ll probably have these ingredients on hand. This cookie is a simple crowd-pleasing addition to any after dinner coffee service.

French press coffee is a storied tradition, a delight to the senses, a simple treat for oneself or to share with a friend. The ritual builds anticipation, the method balances aromas and flavors into a wonderful, robust melange.

Unlike the first test, there was a noticeable lack of steeping and of convection above the lower edge of the steeper. This didn’t seem to have any lasting effect on the brew but it was an interesting difference, which we think shows that the wet grounds absorb more heat than the empty water below…

We expected coffee flavor but diluted and what we received was anything but. The sun coffee has a light, nutty flavor with a beautiful Amaretto sweetness. It is not unlike almond tea, but with a decided hint of fine tobacco.