Imagine coming home after a long day at work, where the weather has been cold and my work nothing short of ordinary. The lights at home aren't on yet, nor has the fire been lit to help soothe away the troubles of the day. There is nothing spectacular to look forward to this evening apart from research for my university course, maybe some video games and the odd trip to Reddit. That is until...a package.

Not being one to often receive packages (or even letters for that matter), it's a pleasure to see my name written across the label. I lift it up, excited to open it...and it rattles. My mind flicks back to signing up for the Tea & Coffee exchange and a slow smile spreads across my face. I lift the package to my nose and draw a breath in, whereupon a slow, sensuous aroma wafts invitingly from inside the brown cardboard cocoon. Peeling back the clear tape, I slowly peer inside, removing the packing where the aroma erupts from the box. It is much stronger now and the joyous smell of a rich blend of darkly roasted beans permeates through the air. After my long day, even the smell of the beans makes the tension in my body just melt.

I manage to open up the bag of coffee and my senses are assaulted. The smell of the strong roast washes over me in waves and I can feel a tingle in my brain as neurons fire off in every which direction, stimulating the pleasure centres of my brain. In my mind's eye, I am transported to a far off Mediterranean or South American country, in the rich coffee bean fields where the sun is bright and the air is warm and sweet. I relish in the multi sensory delight that I experience.

Like a child with a new toy, I gleefully pour the beans into my coffee machine and make a cup of the liquid gold that I am so desperate to enjoy. While the warmth permeates through the room, I light the fire and make sure that the sofa is clear. By the time that I am done the coffee is ready and it's time to relax. Kicking off my shoes, I lie back on the sofa while cradling a warm, inviting cup of coffee. And now, once again, all is right with the world...

TL;DR - Bourbon Espresso coffee beans. They are very good.