What a great memory to have with your son. We used to take our sons to the Memorial Tournament every year and they still talk about how much fun it was. Practice rounds are great as the golfers interact with fans, the majority of the pros are really friendly and accommodating.
What's your coffee today? What brew method? Photos
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Starting the day with a cuppa Costa Rica Peaberry in the Keurig. The f-i-l is still in bed. The Major's CO agreed that, if he continues to improve the way he has, they'll discuss him returning to his own apartment this coming Monday.
-MO
Starting the day with a cuppa Costa Rica Peaberry in the Keurig. The f-i-l is still in bed. The Major's CO agreed that, if he continues to improve the way he has, they'll discuss him returning to his own apartment this coming Monday.
-MO
I'm pretty far down the espresso rabbit hole. I could never get into it here in the states. But in Europe couldn't get enough. Then I figured out a couple things. 1) American shops often use lighter roasted single origins and blends vs bar blends that are used in Italy. And 2) they pull shots with much more coffee than shops in Italy/EU. They're pulling shots for Americans who prefer large milk based drinks. Vs in Italy where most locals are drinking espresso or macchiatos that just have a spot of milk.
In the US most shops are pulling double shots with 18-20g of coffee in a 1:1 ratio with water for drink they'll mix with milk. So say 18-20g coffee in the basket and 36-40g in the cup when finished. In Italy a double shot is 14g in 28-30g out.
Coffee prices are regulated in Italy because it's designated a necessity by the govt. There's an official recipe to keep things consistent in bars. If you have even a basic machine, a bar blend of coffee like Lavazza Super Crema, and this recipe you can pull shots that are as good/exactly like what you get all over Italy.
Just follow this recipe.
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www.espressoitaliano.org
Great! I look forward to reading your thoughts.
So true. Golf can obviously being boring to watch, especially for kids. But seeing the pros hit balls on the range in person and to get an up close look at their practice routines, etc had a real impact on my son. We followed Rory, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm for a few holes, but time was limited so we mainly focused on seeing as much of the course as possible. Of course we also watched some of the Par 3 contest as it was a Wednesday.
My favorite memory of the day occurred late in the evening as we were about to leave. Me, my wife and our son were alone on hole 16. My son sat in a chair for 15+ minutes just taking in the hole, processing all he had seen and watched the grounds crew get the hole ready for round 1. I will never forget that scene or the look on his face.
50-50 blend of organic Pee
t's Guatemalan and Peet's Big Bang blend ...
The standard is 1:2 based on weight. No american shops are pulling an 18-20 gram shot and stopping the shot at 18-20 grams out. Not happening anywhere Ive been.
Right. Typo. I typed 1:1 but had the correct numbers. 18-20 in the basket and 36-40 out.
The main point is in America an espresso is pulled usually in doubles to add to a milk drink/dessert in a cup. And in Italy an espresso is pulled mostly as a single to drink as is. Maybe with some sugar and/or a spot of foam/warm milk. Maybe as a single shot cappuccino, only with breakfast.
Longneck Coffee Roasters (Williamsburg, VA) sent me a free sample of their Haitian Blue Norde Organic beans along with my order and today was the second time brewing with them.
I used my April 2.0 plastic brewer with the James Perry Coffee - Standard 3 Pour recipe.
The coffee had a nice nutty flavor and a creamy mouth feel. It was very pleasant to drink.
I used my April 2.0 plastic brewer with the James Perry Coffee - Standard 3 Pour recipe.
The coffee had a nice nutty flavor and a creamy mouth feel. It was very pleasant to drink.
Gotcha.
Not for a standard espresso, but you would if you ordered a ristretto.
Long black and some malted milk biscuits for me today.
Good morning, coffee crew.
Peet's Big Bang. Black.
Another cloudy, rainy morning here. It's 46° right now with a high around 50°. About 7 hours of sleep last night. I have a few things to send out to one of my music supervisors today but that's about it. Lunch and a cold beer at the Butter Run Saloon later.
Have a blessed Friday, friends.
Peet's Big Bang. Black.
Another cloudy, rainy morning here. It's 46° right now with a high around 50°. About 7 hours of sleep last night. I have a few things to send out to one of my music supervisors today but that's about it. Lunch and a cold beer at the Butter Run Saloon later.
Have a blessed Friday, friends.
Dunkin and some more rain. We have a miniature lake in our backyard. Hopefully this is the last day of the rain.
This morning, I had a double Americano made with Don Pablo Signature coffee. The weather here in East Tennessee is currently sunny and cool, quite a pleasant spring day!
A bit of a late start today, went to the local Starbucks and got their Cold brew. Their nitro machine wasn't working.
Friday pull. I've been using a new IMS Lab portafilter basket for about two weeks. Fantastic cups.
I had my first Yeti full of Don Pablo’s Colombian Supremo this morning. I might even prefer it to their Signature blend.
Thanks so much for the recommendation, Rudy.
I’ll let you know if I change my subscription. <Eg>
Excellent. I'm glad you like it! I find it similar to the signature, but just a little more depth. I will probably order more of it even though I can pick up the signature locally at Costco. I'm just waiting on a sale or discount code from Don Pablo to pull the trigger.
Today's brew was Longneck Coffee Roasters (Williamsburg, VA) Haitian Blue Norde Organic beans using the Timemore B75 with a Timemore filter.
I attempted to use the Wide Awake PH 3-pour recipe but messed up the pours since I was not alert enough this morning to handle such things.
Surprisingly, the coffee still came out well. I hit the water to coffee ratio. I just wound up making more pours than usual.
I attempted to use the Wide Awake PH 3-pour recipe but messed up the pours since I was not alert enough this morning to handle such things.
Surprisingly, the coffee still came out well. I hit the water to coffee ratio. I just wound up making more pours than usual.
The 20% discount for subscriptions helps..... We just don't have a source at a brick and mortar store anywhere near us, otherwise I would wait for local sales....
Good morning, coffee crew.
Peet's Big Bang. Black.
Up early again this morning. Maybe 5 hours of sleep. The anticipation of my move back home has me wound up, but I mean that in a good way. I'm really looking forward to it. It's 44° in SCS right now with a high around 60°. Chance of showers this evening. A few errands to run today but that's about it.
Have a blessed Saturday, friends.
Peet's Big Bang. Black.
Up early again this morning. Maybe 5 hours of sleep. The anticipation of my move back home has me wound up, but I mean that in a good way. I'm really looking forward to it. It's 44° in SCS right now with a high around 60°. Chance of showers this evening. A few errands to run today but that's about it.
Have a blessed Saturday, friends.
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