Coffee
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the United States Government should pursue policies that
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(1) mandate that all coffee shops shall have available the appropriate serving containers for a pure espresso beverage;
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(2) espresso shall be served in a thick-walled, pre-heated porcelain cup not to exceed 2 ounces in capacity; and
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(3) 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.
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- Cold press is cold brewed and doesn’t produce acid. This makes it easier on your stomach and also makes it very stable. You don’t get mold growing on it even after a few weeks in the refrigerator.
- It can be made hot, just add hot water to the cold press concentrate.
- It makes the smoothest ice coffee possible, mix ice and concentrate with water to taste.
- This is not scientific, but, the caffeine in cold press seems different. The theory is that since there is no heat it is purer. Not sure about that.
- Going camping? Cold press can be put in a Sigg bottle and used to make coffee for several days.
I was at Ambrosia Espresso for a coffee yesterday. I got my typical macchiato. They got it right on the demitasse, but what is with the giant plate?
Tammy surprised me with a Chemex Coffeemaker for Valentine’s Day. I brewed a batch of coffee with it for the first time today and it was great. So smooth, nearly no acidity. This is a great option for occasions where I want a cup of coffee instead of an espresso.
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;
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.
Double Espresso
Just had one of those coffee shop experiences that drive me crazy.
barista: Hello! What would you like today?
me: Double Espresso please.
barista: Ah, what exactly do you mean by a double espresso.
I mean really? What is hard about this?
And then, just to highlight how uncoffee they are, the smallest ceramic mug is a 12 oz. coffee cup. Oh the humanity of it all. 🙂
Having nice espresso and croisant with Mazie.
Espresso Abroad
I really like my coffee. The apartment we are staying at here in London doesn’t have a coffee pot. There is a french press, and I’m not opposed to pressed coffee. It’s some good stuff. But, we are out and about everyday and I’ve just decided to get my daily espresso somewhere instead.
This is the double at Harrod’s – great stuff.
Drinking cold press coffee. Still good after a few weeks in the fridge.
Reasons to Love Cold Press Coffee
I wrote a little over a year ago about my introduction to cold press coffee. Shortly after that post I got a Toddy Cold Press Brewing System and I’ve enjoyed a decent amount of cold press since then as well as introducing a few people to it.
I’ve been surprised by how few people know about Cold Press and some of the benefits. Many people assume it’s just brewed coffee that is then stored in the refrigerator. That is not the case. The basic cold press is made as follows.
Put 4 cups of water in a container. Pour in 1/2 pound of coffee ground coarse. Add 3 more cups of water. Add remaining coffee grounds. Pour 2 more cups of water over the top. Do not stir. Let sit for 24 hours and strain without disturbing the mix.
This gives you a concentrated coffee mix that you can store in the refrigerator. Why is cold press great?
Make some cold press and enjoy a variety of drinks.
At Blue Moon in Red Wing having an espresso.
Finished cleaning and rearranging the garage. Time for afternoon espresso.