Blue Monk was my first experience of a really good Spanish coffee beyond Huber's. In fact, I preferred it, especially when served by either co-owner Chris or Tim. I'm sure it doesn't hurt that they use Stumptown coffee. (There's a Stumptown cafe right across the street at SE 34th and Belmont).
In this particular instance, an "extra" strand of caramelized sugar formed between the two glass ... not an everyday occurrence.
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Investigating Spanish Coffee in Portland
My friend Amy and I started an exploration in 2009 to see if there was Spanish coffee life beyond Hubers in Portland. The short answer is “yes!” The long answer will be found in the various entries of this blog.
The Spanish coffees cataloged here are a flaming drink indigenous to Portland, and usually made with 151 rum, triple sec, coffee liqueur (most often Kahlua), nutmeg, cinnamon, and whipped cream. (And with the best Spanish coffees, the whipped cream is poured, not squirted.)
