Daily Dunk (#dailydunk)  is a series where I will be pairing coffee with various treats, then I’ll dunk the morsels. This will not be a coffee or food review. I will just mention where the coffee is from and the food item I choose to pair with it.  My goal for this series is to help you with your own pairings for different coffee and develop your pallet.

Coffee: Flores Bajawa

Pairing: Sweet n’ Nutty Trail Mix

Why Trail Mix? “Flores” is named after its Indonesian island of origin and the harbor town of “Bajawa” where it’s grown. This area creates a distinguished sweet, floral and toasted nut combination. I knew instantly a mix of nuts, raisins, and m&m’s would enhance the flavors this coffee.

The Result: The salt and chocolate immediately melt on my tongue just as the raisins tones down the salt on the finish by bringing out the floral notes. Overall, there is a great balance of all three flavors.  I’m really glad I chose this instead of a candy bar, otherwise it would have been way too sweet. Craving sweet and salty for an afternoon snack with your coffee? Trail mix and Flores Bajawa would be perfect.

On the dunk, the trail mix will float so use a spoon to fish them out. If you don’t mind the left over salt and candy bits left over in your cup (like when oreo bits float in your milk), definitely drink it. It’s a lovely sweet and salt sensation.

QOTD- Do you tend to crave something sweet and salty in the afternoon or later in the evening?

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If you have any specific coffee pairing suggestions, feel free to let me know in the comments.