I love black coffee—so much so that I have a natural slow pace when I drink it. The slow pace expands the experience and I get to enjoy...

Before starting work I ground, boiled and poured. Before I hit the bricks I saddled up with a cup of coffee and took my first sips, which...

I had a meeting today. My colleague suggested an ice cream place. She said they have coffee there. At one time I would have tried to...

One of the beauties of the café experience is that you never know who you are going to run into. I guess that could also be a curse, but...

I’ve been grappling between the small and medium latte at the local establishment. For an extra 26 cents I can upgrade to the third shot...

I walked up to the café only to find that it was overrun with coffee lovers. It is my type of crowd, but I was looking for a more...

I had some trepidation when my latte was presented to me. The latte art left a lot to be desired. I wasn’t even sure what he was trying...

I started making coffee and reached for my favorite mug, which was not there. Far from any type of Sherlock deducti0n I remembered it was...

I came into the house and smelled some brownies my daughter was making. She said they would be ready in 10 minutes, enough time to spring...

I am teetering on the edge of having a late afternoon macchiato. It’s getting pretty late for a coffee. No doubt it would be enjoyable at...

Halloween is here and the pumpkin spice lattes are going like hot cakes. One wonders to the overall success of hot cakes turning in to...

The local pit stop was unexpectedly closed today. I did have my palette poised for a particular profile. However, plan B was just a...

This morning the scent of coffee hit me before I could even wake up. Before I opened my eyes that lovely fragrance hit me while I was in...

Friday is here, my work is done for the week, and all there is left for the day is my final appointment for my latte at the café. It’s...

I took the coffee down to the rocky edge of the shore. The constant breeze brought the ocean scents swirling through my brain. I sipped,...

There are more and more choices if you want an excellent espresso drink. The bar is being driven up higher and we are all benefiting from...

The importance of appreciating your daily cup goes further than the tasteful pleasure it affords you. If you can appreciate this daily...

I walked into the café for my usual afternoon delight, when the Barista informed me that the espresso machine was down. “Oh my God!” I...

It’s early Sunday morning. I hear the birds chirping in the backyard while I watch a squirrel run up a tree. My meditation continues as I...

As luck would have it the café greeted me today with an a cappella group singing Son of a Preacher Man, originally performed by Dusty...