Ah Yes, Coffee!
For a libation allegedly discovered by a goat, coffee has a long and varied history. It has been revered and banned. Coffee is made very strong in some countries, espresso being very popular in much of Europe although the French are fond of Cafe Au Lait (half hot coffee, half hot milk), a particular favorite of mine.
There are creamy and spicy additions to coffee around the world, then there are the iced coffee drinks, the mochas and the lattes that have found favor in cafes world wide and in the United States. It seems that there is a coffee brew or mix to satisfy almost any palate.
Yet, there are those who do not drink coffee, I wonder at how they muddle through without a daily java to add a little extra punch to their lives and taste buds. It is a mystery to me.
I know that there are those who prefer to get their caffeine through tea, soda and energy drinks. There are also those who do not imbibe in caffeine at all but I truly cannot fathom those who miss the joy of coffee brightening their day and bringing extra oomph to their being.
As I sit here with my french pressed cup of Mocha Java, I enjoy the kick that coffee brings me both through the taste and mouth feel as well as the caffeine coursing though my veins. Welcome coffee, my being is saying, welcome indeed. This is the nectar of the gods and I am glad to have my cuppa to enjoy on this beautiful day.
Ah yes, coffee indeed!
Ciao!
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Photo by Terry Johnston.
Category: Coffee Thoughts
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Ardee-ann Eichelmann has been a coffee junkie since age 1 when her meema would serve her milk coffee in a jadite Fire King coffee mug. At the age of 53 Ardee is still enjoying java daily while she writes for personal pleasure and business. She is currently editing her first novel, “As If A Transitive Verb.” You can learn more about Ardee-ann at: http://ardeeeichelmann.livejournal.comSubscribe
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I couldn’t go a day without my coffee. I am not sure if it has more to do with the morning ritual or the taste but it is one habit I don’t want to break.
Pam, I am the same way. I think it is the “wake up” ritual and the yummy taste that soothe me and help me get the day started.
Ciao,
Ardee-ann
A toast to that roast! Nothing else compares to a good creama.. A rejuvenating Americano, to cease the weekend.
Emma, I agree about toasting the roast. It is beyond comparison and tastes so delightful while “charging one’s batteries.”
Ciao,
Ardee-ann