> >
> > > I was always told that the three beans stood for Health, Wisdom and
> > > Prosperity, which is why exactly three are always used.
> >
> > That's what I heard, too. I also heard Health, Love, and Prosperity. In
> > either case, three sounds good, right?
> >
> > Here's really why I'm commenting: I have a couple friends who love
> Sambuca.
> >
> > Well, I hate licorice, so I'm a little bit hesitant to try it, but I was
> told
> >
> > that another "traditional" way to serve Sambuca is to pour it over the three
>
> >
> > coffee beans, place it in front of the drinker, and light it up.
> >
> > Apparently the flame action releases the coffee flavor of the beans. I'm
> not
> >
> > so sure that'd work...anyone know one way or the other?
> >
> > -Andy
>
> Andy,
> Yes, the coffee flavor releases of the beans when the Sambuca is lighted. I
> was introduced to this by a customer of mine who demonstrated it to me. It
> supposedly makes an astounding difference in the taste of the Sambuca.
> According to him, it is best performed in a fluted glass. Otherwise, it is
> difficult to keep the alcohol lit.
>
> In my search for the Sambuca 3 coffee bean anecdote, I e-mailed the Molinari
> ditillery in Italy. While they didn't have a true "story" they did mention
> that some people actually chew on the coffee beans while drinking the
> sambuca.
>
> Thank you for your follow up.
> Erik
Eric,
I have always believed that the oils released from the beans aid in digestive
process. This along with the other mentioned anecdotes add to the mystique and
pleasure of Sambuca.