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11 Ways to Drink Coffee Around the World

A quick view of coffee around the world. Enjoy.

But First, Coffee: 11 Ways to Drink Coffee Around the World
https://www.greatvaluevacations.com/travel-inspiration/how-to-drink-coffee-around-the-world

La Pavoni Shower Screen Install

Sorry for the absence. A lot going on here on the home front. Many of you know that I love my La Pavoni manual lever espresso machine and I help run the Facebook owners page. Here is a video I made last week when I installed the new LP-branded IMS shower screen on my 2005 Millennium Professional. I apologize for the length (a bit under 15 minutes). I’m a bit winded, as I like to explain everything I’m doing. 😉 Let me know if you have any questions.

La Pavoni Shower Screen Install
How to install a La Pavoni-branded IMS shower screen (or any shower screen) in a La Pavoni manual lever espresso machine.
https://youtu.be/fZuWsr2S55I

The science behind a great cup of coffee

Some people view coffee drinking as a caffeine-delivery system. Others view it as a pleasure experience. It’s similar to eating being a calorie-delivery system versus a pleasure experience.

I disagree with the conclusion of this article that only a trained barista can make a great cup of coffee. It is accessible to all of us, just like gourmet cooking. It’s all a matter of commitment, learning, equipment, and skill. While I like going out for a great cup of coffee, I also like making one at home. 

https://www.mnn.com/food/beverages/blogs/science-great-cup-coffee-chemistry-and-physics

The absolute best way to make coffee at home: An experiment

Here is exactly why I personally use and recommend the AeroPress at home (and on the boat).
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/the-absolute-best-way-to-make-coffee-at-home-an-experiment

“Invented by the maker of the Aerobie Frisbee, the AeroPress has been a cult gadget among coffee nerds for some time, and, if our jury’s tastes are any indication, should be a welcome addition to anyone’s coffee-making arsenal. It won by a landslide because of its ability to help roasted characteristics shine through without the bitterness, while accentuating the oily, flavorful aspects of the darker beans. It also cooled better than the others, retaining bold notes at lukewarm temperatures, balanced by an underlying sweetness that endeared it to even our cream and sugar fan.”

Next
We’ll dive into how to use your AeroPress to make your first hand-crafted single-serve coffee! Coming soon! I promise!

Grand Funk Railroad – I’m Your Captain – Shea Stadium 1971

A prelude and a little TGIF fun:

 

Why am I doing this?

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Purpose

Ahoy, matey. I’m Cap’n Coffee. Actually, my name is Bruce Colglazier Pappas. I AM a USCG-certified captain (50-ton), but also a doctor (Ed.D. in Organizational Development) and a reverend (Universal Church of Life). I got titles!

I retired in January 2014. One thing I set out to do for my wife and me was to make good coffee at home. I made many mistakes along the way, but believe I have finally figured out enough to call myself a fairly knowledgeable amateur barista. Often, my friends have asked what they can do to make good coffee at home. So…I decided to share my knowledge. My goal is “to help me mates make GOOD, affordable coffee!” Thus begins our journey.

In preparation of writing this blog, I have outlined some future posts. No one can say that I’m unorganized! If you have questions or want me to talk about something along the way, hit me up: