bxntrk Senior Member Joined: 5 Mar 2004 Posts: 492 Location: Central Kansas, USA Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: S'Bucks Barista Grinder: Rocky DL, Bunn G1, Solis M+ Drip: Presto Scandinavian Roaster: Hot Top, RK Drum on the way
Posted Wed Aug 4, 2004, 2:29pm Subject: My new morning cup . . .
Now that I have the Rituale, I've totally abandoned using any drip brewer. I did get a single cup Swiss Gold filter thingy to take when I travel, but that's all. I like Kenyan in the morning and espresso drinks later in the day. It's not really about the time of day so much as I like both tastes. Also, as I roast more, I'll be trying other single-origins. So, I've been experimenting with Americanos for my morning cup, using the Kenyan beans. (Freshly roaster Kenyan, ground just before brewing - can't be beat.)
I confess I like milk in my coffee. (You purists don't give me any grief. I'm working on it.) So here's my latest . . .
1/3 Kenyan espresso 1/3 steamed milk - just lightly foamed 1/3 hot water sweetner to taste
I'm thinking of calling it "Kenyan Americano Au Lait."
Posted Wed Aug 4, 2004, 7:36pm Subject: Re: My new morning cup . . .
I think that it is a wonderful drink if you like it. Where did we evolve the idea that in order to be regarded a true coffeegeek we had to like our coffee as others like it. It is just the opposite. If you have a unique drink that you alone prepare, you can be regarded the truer coffeegeek.
Posted Thu Aug 5, 2004, 3:12am Subject: Re: My new morning cup . . .
I'm a milk in coffee fan also. Right now milk is vital because I am not doing something right in the roasting department. The Kenyan Americano sounds great.
I'm the opposite. First coffees of the day are straight, black, no sweetener of any kind. Either drip or Americanos. As the day progresses, I get more into lattes, 'chinos (often with whimsical names such as "Rox-a-chino", "chino beverage", etc.)
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