Meatless Monday - Coffee
A mug of coffee, it's how many of us start our day. If it's not right it can effect your whole morning, maybe the entire day. When it is right it's a good start. I love summer weekends when I can linger over a good cup of coffee while sitting on the deck reading, visiting with Janet or playing with the pups.
While their are many expert and differing opinions on how to make a good cup of coffee I can only tell you what I do and that it works for me. Your milage may vary.
I start with whole bean coffee that is stored in a pottery jar on the counter with a tight fitting lid. So people say to freeze the beans, some say don't. I don't and it works, but we do go through a pound in about a week or so. I also use filtered water even though the coffee maker has a filter. I just want to be certain the water doesn't flavor the coffee.
After the coffee is done brewing I warm a little half and half in the microwave. It should be warm but not boiled. The cream is then frothed and poured on top of the coffee. Some mornings I enhance it with a little sprinkle of cinnamon or powdered coco or both.
The most important part is choosing the mug. Yes, I stand in front of the cupboard and think about which mug I want to use this day. Sometimes I want a larger mug, sometimes smaller. Some mornings a particular handle will appeal to me, some days it's the glaze. Some days I just think about what friend I want to share my coffee with.
How do you take your coffee?
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While their are many expert and differing opinions on how to make a good cup of coffee I can only tell you what I do and that it works for me. Your milage may vary.
I start with whole bean coffee that is stored in a pottery jar on the counter with a tight fitting lid. So people say to freeze the beans, some say don't. I don't and it works, but we do go through a pound in about a week or so. I also use filtered water even though the coffee maker has a filter. I just want to be certain the water doesn't flavor the coffee.
After the coffee is done brewing I warm a little half and half in the microwave. It should be warm but not boiled. The cream is then frothed and poured on top of the coffee. Some mornings I enhance it with a little sprinkle of cinnamon or powdered coco or both.
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| Bringle Mug, Buff Cream Pitcher |
The most important part is choosing the mug. Yes, I stand in front of the cupboard and think about which mug I want to use this day. Sometimes I want a larger mug, sometimes smaller. Some mornings a particular handle will appeal to me, some days it's the glaze. Some days I just think about what friend I want to share my coffee with.
How do you take your coffee?
Check out the gallery page - Future Relics Gallery by Lori Buff
I know, she says nodding to this post. I know...cheers!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
DeleteYES! Coffee must be carefully considered, as well as mug choice. And that's a decision before coffee (b.c.) You are to be commended for being so creative under the circumstances!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara.
DeleteProge is a total coffee nerd...at least (so far) he doesn't roast his own beans. I can't complain ; I'm a complete nerd about tea.
ReplyDeleteOh, freshly roasted beans are so good.
DeleteCoffe or tea? That's the first morning decision. If its coffee, we use a French press, organic free trade beans from Sumatra or New Guinea. Gerry uses the same cup every day, I use your method, handle, glaze, friend that made it :)
ReplyDeleteGerry always does coffe and he has a thermos he pours it in and carries it around all morning. I have to switch between tea and coffe because I love both.
Tea is an afternoon or evening beverage for me, that way I get both tea and coffee in one day, and get to choose different mugs/tea bowls.
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