Returning to "boring" coffees
I've been a coffee lover for about 13 years, and over that time I've tried all kinds of coffees—different origins, processing methods, you name it. I always thought I had developed a pretty clear idea of what I liked.
But over the last year or two, something seems to have changed. I just don't get the same enjoyment anymore from those fancy, heavily processed or infused coffees that I used to find exciting. Instead, I've found myself gravitating toward simpler, more straightforward coffees—classic Brazilians, Colombians, and so on.
I'm curious if I'm the only one experiencing this. Are there others here who used to enjoy trying all sorts of experimental coffees but lately find themselves going back to more traditional, straightforward beans like Brazil or Colombia?
I'm also wondering whether this is simply a change in my own palate, or if the overall quality of these more experimental coffees has actually gone down compared to a few years ago.
I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences.