Coffee
Posts here are devoted to the simple joy of coffee—whether it’s a nitro oat latte in Fargo or a tasting flight during a road trip. I share notes on cafés visited, beans tried and the small moments that make each cup memorable.
- mandate that all coffee shops shall have available the appropriate serving containers for a pure espresso beverage;
- espresso shall be served in a thick-walled, pre-heated porcelain cup not to exceed 2 ounces in capacity; and
- all coffee shops shall have monthly certification tests for all employees requiring the creation of a shot of espresso with robust crema that will last at least 60 seconds undisturbed.
Amazing espresso this morning. Refresher training session from Mike Rock put my game back on track. I’d gotten lazy in my technique.
Tuned into Pathways on WELY this morning. Nice cup of espresso to go along. Tammy’s making breakfast. Fire going in fireplace. Great espresso. Mazie coloring. Getting ready to smoke some pork.
Lusting over new espresso machine.
Decalcifying my espresso machine.
This is a great coffee infographic.
Mazie and I are reading and relaxing at Cafe Mozart this morning. Really great espresso.
Freedom of American Coffee Enjoyment Resolution
I suggest that congress work on enacting the following legislation:
Whereas many residents of the United States seek the pleasure of a coffee-based beverage, including many variations thereof, and that these beverages should be preserved for future enjoyment;
Whereas it is understood that espresso is a drink, and is not simply an ingredient to be added with milk or chocolate;
Whereas the history of coffee, and the native basis of coffee shall be understood;
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the United States Government should pursue policies that
Me: Can I have a double espresso.
Panera: Ahh, what was that?
Me: Just two shots of espresso.
Panera: Ok.
Panera: Do you just drink it like that?
Me: You mean just straight?
Panera: Yeah.
Me: Of course.
Panera: Huh, wow.
After more than a year of grinding my espresso at 3, I moved to 1. Finer grind. It’s like discovering a whole new thing. Amazing.