Black Cow Coffee Company in Croton on Hudson

I think that I will have to start carrying my own ceramic mug. Black Cow doesn't have mugs. The waste involved in a paper cup with cardboard sleeve every time I get a cup of coffee is simply insane.

Nice nutty aroma on the americano. Some chocolate. Sweet, smooth, slightly acidic as it cools.

Italian Roast. Label says: "rich, balanced blend..." - no other taste notes, but no disagreement on that general assessment.

Decaf has a nutty/fruity aroma, a bit like that almond extract/cherry combo I frequently get. Becomes a little bitter/woody as it approaches room temperature.

Busy spot when I got here at 7:00 AM. Spacious interior area with covid-era spacing it seems. Coffee roaster in the corner, photography exhibit on the walls, plants along the street-facing windows.

Popular neighborhood spot and rightly so.

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