Mike McGinness's Blog – May 2009 Archive (3)

Don't ask for an Espresso and expect a Latte

Not necessarily surprising that someone who only likes tame coffees likes more distinct tasting coffees espresso extracted with milk added. Properly steamed milk smoothes, mellows and transforms espresso extracted coffee into a beverage that is totally different from espresso.



I would be highly surprised if someone who preferred tame coffees actually liked espresso, especially espresso from beans with more distinct flavor characteristics. FWIW espresso extracted coffee is the… Continue

Added by Mike McGinness on May 31, 2009 at 11:52am — 1 Comment

Hilarious customer exchange:

Chuck (40 something regular customer walks in the door)

Me (Head Bean): Hi Chuck, see your forgot your mug, paper or porcelain?

Heidi (21yr barista & general galley wench): Paper, he breaks cups.

Chuck: laughs, medium mocha in paper is fine.

Me to Chuck: (While Heidi pulling whole milk from fridge) That's skinny isn't it?

Heidi: No he gets whole milk

Chuck: Yeah skinny, they always forget.

Heidi (Blushing, putting whole milk back getting out 1%): You… Continue

Added by Mike McGinness on May 4, 2009 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Ahhh, after dinner Esmeralda Gesha Americano after a busy Saturday

Popped by the cafe this morning shortly after opening intending to just restock the whole bean shelf and buzz back to the roastery and fire up the USRC. Finally got out of there 'bout noon. Not a bad thing being busy and needing to help at the bar to be sure!



Gotta say, again, I do love my little USRC 3k workhorse. 128LB greens 16 batches 6 hours later left and returned to the cafe to restock the bean shelf again! Dadburnit if Ben didn't let people buy a bunch more… Continue

Added by Mike McGinness on May 2, 2009 at 9:29pm — No Comments

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