It has been some time since my last post on my journey of skill and craft development. For the most part I have been using my Instagram account to share my coffee creations. This streams on my site’s Gallery page for those not encumbered by, nor interested in Instagram. My skills are coming slow. …
The Ethiopian Experiment was fun. I experimented with five different Ethiopian beans; Lekempti, Yigacheffe, Kaffa Forest, Harrar and Djimmah. The Lekempti was the favourite. Not to suggest this bean was better than the others though, as I only experimented with limited roasts of each. Focusing on the results of that first effort, I ordered ten …
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Very exciting! I just received an order of green beans for roasting!.This then is an opportune time to follow up on last week’s post immediately. I ordered five different one-pound bags of green bean Ethiopian coffees to start experimenting with. As Ethiopia is the defacto birthplace of coffee, and with a plan to start this …
In the military, coffee is one of those commodities that can raise spirits immediately. At times it can be the only tangible manifestation of comfort in otherwise cold and dreary circumstances. Rations can often be eaten cold and the chill that sets never quite leaves the bones and joints. With long periods of standing and …
Ah, that first moment getting the milk steamed right and having that beautiful snow-white circle of milk break the surface of crema. My first success wasn’t really beautiful but it was an achievement. It isn’t as easy as it seems and there is a skill to it for certain; this craft I so eagerly want …
The Craft story-line will be a more visual thread to share what I learn as I develop as a barista. It will showcase my developing skills in the barista art. I have invested in a remarkable espresso machine and grinder; a beautiful setup to assist in my education. I have only attended one class to …
