Favorites: Colombien Supremo Brun

There are probably more varieties of coffee beans than there are hairs on a cat, but I think I can confidently say that my favorite brew is the Colombien Supremo Brun from La Pâtisserie de Gascogne in Montreal.

The Gascogne shops look like French bistros, in keeping with their tradition of importing classic French delicacies to the discriminating connoisseurs of Montreal. They have a good selection of breads, extravagant cakes and pastries, gourmet frozen meals, preserves, candies, chocolates, as well as the fine selection of coffees.

Ohhh the coffees. They are all pretty damned good, but the Colombien Supremo Brun is smooth like a Barry White album. It's mild, so it's not meant for those groggy mornings when you need a jolt of caffeine to slap you awake. But on a slow weekend morning, it is a rich indulgence to breathe in the faintly sweet, almost chocolatey aromas and enjoy the silky beverage with a shot of milk.