My sister-in-law came for a visit. While making the coffee I asked her how she normally took it. “It depends,” she said, “I take it...

When ordering a latte, some baristas find it necessary to qualify temperature during the summer, if one does take it iced, wouldn’t one...

True bliss happened at 11:17 AM this morning. That was when I sat down at a choice café, opened the computer, and the barista laid down...

I sat at the coffee bar staring down a freshly poured cappuccino. I liked the perspective, watching the baristas work in sync. The speed...

I asked the barista “Could I have it for here, please?” She looked at her watch, glanced over the café and said, “You’re the last one...

Life is like being on a surfboard riding wave after wave. When you are in the groove it is one long perpetual monster wave. Other times...

I had some multi-faceted polarizing news that would make a good news/bad news joke. The details of which are still in the balance. After...

Today’s café experience had an extra element. An old friend reached out. He said he was passing through and wondered if I knew a good...

Today my step is brisker as a consequence of the brisker weather. The cold always pushes the get-through-the-day speedometer higher. I...

I had a feeling about the day’s latte when it was served up on the bar. It was gorgeous; she made the heart in an abstract way and off to...

I walked into the café at the height of lunch time. Upon entering the queue, the counterwoman announced “There is a 35-minute wait for…”...

I wasn’t sure of the exact amount of time it takes me to drink a medium latte, but when I saw only 23 minutes on the play clock, I knew...

I just drank my last sip of coffee for the day. Even I must have a limit. I tip my hat to those who don’t. The bitter sweet moment is...

I stepped up to the counter and, not knowing the particulars of the system, a la small, medium or large, I ordered a 12-ounce latte. She...

I woke this morning drawn by a euphoric aroma similar to a siren on the shore. My timing was impeccable. I greeted the fresh brewed cup...

For me a rainy day inspires two things: jazz and coffee. The weather also is asking for a soft sound combined with a not-so-soft coffee....

It was a late trip to the café, with only 23 minutes to spare before lockdown. I asked if I can still have it in house and was answered...

Today’s coffee was amazing. I’ve been going to this local establishment for years, and somehow this week the coffee level turned up a...

The twilight nestled in, with darkness not far behind. I have a tall workload to tackle tonight and my friend, Joe, will have to help me...