coffee, coffee, coffee

In this space, I’ll document some of the best coffee I’ve had and perhaps even inspire you to try them and get you to send me notes on your favs, so I can try them too?

The perfect cup of coffee. I yearn for it, I seek it out, I enjoy it and I let if fill me up with warmth, inspiration and everything else that comes along.

Essentially, to make a perfect cap, you’d have to have the golden ratio of 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 foam. Oh, but, when done right.. <3

[Pic: Cappuccino from Amherst Coffee]

Cuban coffee

Obsessed with the Cuban style espresso, cortadito mulato. Essentially, this is how it’s made:

  1. Whip the espresso (a double) with sugar before adding milk

  2. Add sugar to the moka pot before brewing

  3. Serve with condensed milk

Espresso Con Panna

simply, a double espresso (here) with a dollop of fresh cream.. but absolutely delicious.

[Pic: Espresson con panna from Reykjavik Roasters]

Freddo Cappuccino

Probably the best way to have a cap, if you ask me. The recipe really varies, as I’ve had some orgasmically good ones and then those that taste like brown water..

  1. Add two hot shots of espresso to a cup.

  2. Add 3 parts heavy cream and 1 part milk to a lidded jar or cocktail shaker, shake it well

  3. Pour the frothed milk over the iced espresso and viola!

[Pic: Freddo Cappuccino from Caffe Molinari]

Latte

a perfect morning drink. Traditionally, to make a latte, you’d have 1 part espresso and 2 parts steamed milk, with a thin layer of foam on top. A slight variation from cap but perfect in greater volumes and to drink over time.

[Pic: Latte from bwè kafe]

home made cold coffee

This recipe will remain a secret :)

Cortado con panna

Cortado on ice, topped with a dollop of whip cream. Divine, on a warm February day.

[Pic: Cortado on ice from Proof Coffee Roasters]

Mocha

Blissfully, made just with an espresso, milk and some chocolate.. but, unbeatable after a long walk in the heels.. in the city snow.

[pic: top, Mocha cocoa from BG Cafe;

bottom, mocha from Hole in the wall]

Turkish Coffee

I discovered this on my recent trip to Istanbul, and can’t say enough about how delicious this rendition of coffee is.

But, these are the things you absolutely need to make Turkish coffee:
cold filtered water, granulated sugar and Cezve (a wide-bottomed pot made of copper).

Image: From Istanbul trip, 2024. Afternoon coffee at the IST TOO cafe in Shangril-la hotel in Besiktas neighborhood in Istanbul, Türkiye.