So my quest for the perfect Macchiato is so so so hard when you don't have the right equipment and skill:  

My lust for learning drives me to madness. I look at my counter and see shinny stainless steel. I smell the sent of fresh roasted coffee, and my boldness once again wells up inside of me.  The internet, with all its vast knowledge drives me to continue on my journey, But battle after battle my mind grows tired and doubtful. Oh to win the day and see that milky, painted sweet…

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Well....  My force powers are on the increase.    After a few weeks, and a lot of milk in the drain, my quest for making micro foam is growing more productive.  No, I am not a pro at it, not even close. But it tastes a little sweeter, and feels a little better.   That is an improvement, believe me.  Sooner or later I will actually enjoy my drinks, well I enjoy them now but I will enjoy them more.

 

Below is last night’s Macchiato.  Still not…

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Wow...   So I thought I would check out my new local coffee establishment this morning on my way to work.  I ordered an Iced Doppio.  "Whats a Doppio" the woman asked me.  At first I thought, are you kidding me, but then I gave her the benefit of the doubt and just explained. I said, "Just give me 2 shots of espresso over ice". She looked at me with a blank expression.  "Do you want cold brew" she asked. I said "no, just two shot of espresso over ice". She said: "I think you mean cold brew… Continue