Bleu-tasting: The Art of Sipping Coffee Like You Mean It

In the world of coffee connoisseurs, few things are more sacred than the art of bleu-tasting. It's an art that requires precision, patience, and a healthy dose of pretension. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to becoming a certified bleu-taster extraordinaire.

Step 1: Choose your coffee wisely. Don't settle for anything less than 100% Arabica, single-origin, small-batch goodness. Anything less is just...well, less.

Step 2: Prepare your palate. Clear your mind, center yourself, and remember: the only way to taste the true essence of the coffee is to be completely, utterly, and unapologetically, yourself.

Read on for the Bleu-Tasting Philosophy or, if you're feeling adventurous, head to Bleu-Tasting Recipes for some real-world examples of the art in action.