You might expect that visiting a tourist destination like Rhodes would mean compromising on specialty coffee. Fortunately, local favorite Monk proves otherwise. While such a café might blend into the landscape of a metropolitan area, it stands out as a rare find in this historic town. Simple but effective interior design. The café quickly became our daily breakfast destination throughout our stay. Though the menu is concise, each item is executed with precision and care. Starting each morning with our hand-brewed coffee became a cherished ritual of our visit. ...

This coffee tastes (and looks!) almost exactly like a rum praline. Generally, I’m not a fan of alcohol notes, but in this case, they’re bold and harmonize perfectly with the other flavors. Non-coffee notes resulting from experimental processing are evident, though.

Careful, this is coffee cherry husk!