I wrote this little intro about my favorite morning beverage for our company, that, among other things related to travel, designed a collection of tumblers and mugs suitable for different variations on a cuppa joe
Coffee stranger? We love coffee and are proud to introduce our modest contribution to furthering the enjoyment of this civilized global drink. According to the Oxford Dictionary, the origins of the word coffee come from the Turkish word Kahveh which is their pronounciation of the Arabic name “qahwah” which originally meant ‘a sort of wine’. Coffee culture is believed to have started with tribes in Ethiopia and travelled via Arab traders to Constantinople where, again according to the Oxford Dictionary, in 1475, Kiva Han, the first recorded coffee shop was opened. The concept of hanging out and drinking coffee appealed to Italian traders who introduced coffee to western Europe in the early 1600’s. In Italy coffee preparation became an art form via the espresso method where the brewing process is done by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee. Espresso coffee is often served in 1 ounce shots, but we like the 2 ounce version, the Doppio. The espresso migrated to the new world via super-charging a cup of drip coffee with a shot; enter the Americano.
I LOVE coffee!I have a motto: No Coffee, no workee.
I thinks we should all post our faves here:
Mine is Tanzanian Peaberry, which is awfully hard to find these days. I, first place by my taste buds is Arabian Mocha, but I haven't seen any for 4-5 years. Ethiopian Sidamo is always a contender. You may notice that these are all East Arfrican coffees. The world's best!
just entering this parlor. no one speaks in my house until I have coffee; but then again it is just me, two dogs and a snake. none the less everyone respects the house rule. It is a family tradition.
In 1983, when I moved back to the Central Valley, there was one espresso machine that I knew of and that was in the vegetarian restaurant on Hwy 140 in the center of Mariposa. Nowadays, cosi fan tutte.
The main drag in Mariposa had the only espresso machine in three counties in the seventies and early eighties, it semed to me. I think it was in this building or one close by.
Credit: Just Plain Mike or justplainmike, it's just plain Mike
Peet's, the billion-dollar firm, now has a firm hold in the Yosemite Lodge Food Court.
And who could forget this scorching revelation about greedy corporate giants who...Never mind. It's the coffee.
My brother turned me on to the aeropress awhile back.
He sells them @ his coffee joint in Vancouver
Elysian Coffee on Broadway
Ask for Alistair, and he'll set you up w/ the 'climber's discount".
He's a roaster, be sure to sample the goods.
I guess zBrown drinks it black as a whore's heart.
Or is that an Angus bull's ass?
...a crow?
...a raven's wing?
...ink?
...tar?
...soot?
...pitch?
...the grave?
...death?
Good eye Squire Merced -Actually we took the lead from the CEO of Illy, who in a guest spot in the NYT titled "the boss" dismissed the wiki (and correct definition) as "hot brown water". Consider it a subversive attempt to put the coffee back in the swill.
My new post-modern industrial strength Pharos hand grinder. Wow! Didn't know that coffee could be so good - whether aero-press, pour-over, or espresso.
Yet what before my wondering eyes should appear
But this little review in my local papeer.
No, acutally, this is from Chowbella, the website: not to be mis-matched with Chowchilla, the city south of Merced, home of all that's good and rare...
Let's count downthe menu offerings from absolute best to absolute worst.
7. Seattle's Best Coffee. If the line at Starbucks is too long, you could do a lot worse than Taco Bell's coffee. Granted they haven't sunk as many dollars into their brew as McD's, but it's hot, full of caffeine, and cheap. If you're feeling fancy, they have vanilla and mocha iced lattes too.
With coffee being the best thing on Taco Bell's new "First Meal" menu, abandon hope all ye who enter here...
When I worked the kitchen crew in Toulumne Lodge in the late 80's there were a couple women who had Pete's mailed in. I wasn't much of a coffee drinker at the time but things change. Now I love the stuff and always look for more robust and flavourful beans. Climbing and coffee the enduring legacy. I think Nita was working there during that time period as well.
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