Coffee
Coffee Station. This post may only be interesting to people who love coffee, otherwise you’ll probably snore through this whole thing.
These kenyan beans have yet to be roasted. I purchased some different beans in their raw state, I like to fresh roast my beans. Coffee bean flavor deteriorates the longer they sit around after they roast. Brazilian, Ethiopian, Tanzanian, Kenyan, and Guatemala are some single origin beans I like to roast, along with Blue Mountain my favorite coffee bean. Usually coffee beans are blended but I like to use single origin beans.
Primitive coffee roasting with raw Kenyan beans.
This method is archaic, you see how slowly they roast….There’s one bean that is getting slightly toasted…But its not roasted enough yet…Beans should almost be
black/dark brown.
This machine roasts beans too, except its much faster… I highly recommend this one for people who are coffee fanatics.
A video of fresh roasted beans, medium grind, french press method. The french press coffee maker from Bodum. The flavor of roasting your own beans vs. using pre roasted beans is vastly different, like night and day. All the videos in this post are silent.
Another popular way to extract coffee is with a Siphon Pot. For more info on how this machine works the way it does, click here I use fresh roasted Blue Mountain beans for the siphon.
Coffee flavor affecting variables = water temperature, soaking time, different grinding gauges (medium, coarse, fine bean grind) and extraction amount…Strange how even these slight changes completely affect coffee flavors. Different beans require different extracting methods…. for example, blue mountain tastes best with the Siphon method. I learned that Brazilian or south american coffee beans (ground coarsely) in general work best for Cold press coffees while Kopi Luwak beans go best with a hand drip method.
Different extracting methods for each bean, for a 7 oz cup.
- Ethiopian Beans; coffee grind = 0.5 oz, water temperature should be 194 F, soaking time = 40 seconds
- Brazilian Beans; coffee grind = 0.6 oz, water temperature should be 199 F, soaking time = 30 seconds
- Tanzanian Beans; coffee grind = 0.7 oz, water temperature should be 203 F, soaking time = 20 seconds
Coffee, old fashioned hand drip..
I roasted the beans and freshly grinded Brazilian beans for this cold pressed coffee. You pour the liquid and the grinded coffee beans through the top and it takes about 1 day for the coffee liquid to be filtered out.. Cold brews are best with a coarse grind. This method filters out the least amount of caffeine.
Iced coffee has a tendency to become bitter and stale really quickly..With fresh roasted brazilian beans its not possible to have bad iced coffee… I drink too much iced coffee btw, anyone have a remedy for this? Not a tea person at all.
Next up, Kopi Luwak Coffee…Better than Blue mountain, this coffee is
strange and delicious tasting.
The coffee is considered “high class” but the process of how its made is the opposite…Read the card below. These are the animals that ferment the coffee beans, and these are what the beans look like after they are “passed out” by the animal. Passed out being a cleaned up term for “shit out”.
This portable hand drip is great for Kopi luwak coffee…The flavor is really different, kind of musky…can’t describe it..almost muddy but fruity…really great coffee. Very rich but not bitter at all.
Bodum “Piccolo Veneziano” cups
Automated Coffee, an alternative to Starbucks.
So with all this coffee talk, at 7 am the last thing you’re thinking about is roasting freshly ground coffee and water temperatures. This Jura Automated Coffee machine makes the best coffee in comparison to other automated machines. It doesn’t beat freshly roasted coffee but its great coffee for how digitized it is. All you do is press buttons and it does everything else. Yes it costs money but so does drinking a Skim Venti Mocha Double No Foam blah blah blah Latte at Starbucks everyday…the Jura Impressa z5 is like Starbucks came to your house with better coffee…. without the lukewarm pre-steamed milk, lines, and more importantly… coffee made on your time, not theirs (please don’t get me started on having to pay for internet). I think that’s quite a deal for 3 G’s. Of course you could argue that you wouldn’t have access to this at work or on the street, in that case you’ve stumped me, but my basic point is that buying coffee is something so mindless yet it amounts to a lot of money over time; I buy less coffee on the go now but I used to go to starbucks twice a day. Thank god those days are over. This machine can produce latte, cappuccino, coffee and espresso all with a touch of a button. It siphons and steams milk on its own as well.
*The videos were edited in imovie, footage shot with Nikon D90
**None of the products featured in this post were gifted or given to me free of charge in exchange for links or press. No part of this post was paid for by any company.
Category: Food | Tags: feature 119 comments »
February 14th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Wow … I found this post to be super cool and fascinating!
February 14th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Your photography is superb. Your supplies are enticing. I love coffee. I love Luxirare.
February 14th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
wow! okay i am definitely off to get a coffee! i love the video at the end. that is the most amazing coffee machine craziness ever! love your posts. brilliant!
xxx
t
February 14th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
WOW so much info. I think you just broke my brain. Its a good thing I no longer drink coffee because if I still did my “things-I-need-to-buy-except-not-really” list would have probably doubled as a result of reading this post
February 14th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
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February 14th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
hi luxirare -
what do you do for a living?
February 14th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
wowness.. well funny you should say snore through the whole post, was that pun? muahahah.. hm I don’t even drink hardcore coffee (I drink fake coffee with Daniel Henny (?) on the cover of the package) and was still intrugued. I really wonder how Kopi Luwak tastes like, nothing faecal though, right?
February 14th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
This post has to be the best one, yet (speaking as a coffee fanatic). All you could do now, to trump it, would be to make a post about wine.
I have the same cups as you use at around 0:54 in the last video – do you also find that it keeps the liquid very hot for a long while, and then at a certain point it cools it down very fast?
February 14th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
^^ I’d like to know that too
February 14th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Whoa you guys are both super meticulous! I haven’t noticed but I also drink really fast, so I will look out for how fast it cools down next time.
February 14th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
i love this. now i need a cup of coffee!
where did you buy the clear square container that you store the coffee beans in?
February 14th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
wow another amazing post… definitely about to head out for a coffee (and save up for a better coffee machine).
February 14th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
I don’t like coffee, but your photos make me like it!
February 14th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Umm if I didn’t love you and want to be your friend before, now there’s no escaping it: I freaking love you.
February 14th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Lovely to have coffee with you Luxi, thanks so much.
February 14th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
I love coffee and this post was amazing! If I had a spare 3 grand lying about I’d snap up one of those Jura machines in a heartbeat.
I really need to get my hands on some of those Bodum cups though, I’ve had my eye on them for a while.
February 14th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Awesome! Coincidentally, I am drinking an iced espresso made in a stainless steel Moka pot, with sweetened condensed milk. I love the Vietnamese method… I love looking at all your supplies. I’ve paired down my kitchen tools to just essentials, but have a weakness for collecting coffee & tea brewing accessories. I have a mind to try that cold drip method, but to be honest, I really love the caffeine. I only wish you didn’t use disposable cups, but that’s just me…. Keep creating and inspiring!
February 14th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Ah this kills me! I love coffee so much, but I had to quit it because coffee did not love my body. I’m now I tea drinker because I have no other choice, and it’s just not the same.
In Class, En Vogue
February 14th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
YUM, I can just about smell the tantalizing aroma of fresh coffee coming from this post. This may seem anal, but is the Jura hard to clean? Thanks for all of your beautiful and interesting posts
February 14th, 2010 at 9:53 pm
This makes me want to drink a cup of coffee and I’m not usually a coffee drinker! How do you get all the utensils (cups etc…) in all your food posts to have your brand on them? And do you take all of your pictures in a studio of some sort?
stop by my blogs!
http://dreamingchiffon.blogspot.com
http://notthathaute.blogspot.com
February 14th, 2010 at 9:53 pm
no it isn’t hard to clean, but once a year its good to send it back to get it serviced…
February 14th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Thank you!
February 14th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
ahh sorry! I know sometimes I go overboard…I’m trying to improve my questionable “editing” skills..clearly I have none!
February 14th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I think you’re lucky. If you don’t like coffee, its a good thing. Coffee isn’t great for you, although it is a slight appetite suppressant and a diuretic… Drinking tea is much healthier…
February 14th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Ahhhh. I don’t drink coffee but I think I could enjoy a post on toilet paper quality if you composed it.
xox
February 14th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
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February 14th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Mmmm….I love cold brewed coffee.
The part about the civet coffee reminded me of something I loved when I worked at a coffee shop, but haven’t encountered that much since is ‘monsoon coffee’. Something about – long ago the ships to Europe with coffee encountered monsoons. And the extra time in the humidity and winds greatly affected the beans. A bit of humid fermentation?
Now the (commercially produced) monsoon beans are exposed to the elements in warehouses to recreate the effect.
Super mellow, low acid, with a very distinctive flavor. Durnit! Not I’m gonna have to seek some out.
February 14th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
I want so badly to know what your home looks like!
February 14th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
LOVE coffee, and even though I am originally from Brazil, Tanzanian coffee is my favourite at the moment. I use a Rancilio Silvia coffee machine (with the Rancilio Rocky grinder), and find both brilliant! LOVED this post!
xx
February 14th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
i would also very very like to know what your home looks like…i get the impression that you live in this utopian limbo where everything is in lovely shades of grey and metal and lovely
February 14th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
amazing! i say this with the highest compliment – your life is like a constant laboratory engaged in the science of living well.
me = covetous, etc., but mostly inspired to pursue what i love with the same degree of attention.
February 15th, 2010 at 1:04 am
Awesome post. Really need a coffee now… and not Starbucks! LOL
February 15th, 2010 at 1:31 am
i cant say i am a big coffee lover..traditonally i like tea more
but i appreciate another person’s love/addiction for the drink
February 15th, 2010 at 1:35 am
I love the logistics behind the perfect cup of coffee. I dig that you treat it like a science!
February 15th, 2010 at 3:14 am
Ooo another Viet contraption, well probably French originally.
Have you ever had Vietnamese coffee? You use the portable drip but you put a small layer of condensed milk in the bottom of the glass then let the coffee drip down onto it. Also tastes great if you put some ice in.
Great post!
February 15th, 2010 at 3:22 am
loove this post… wow makes me want my cuppa in the morning tomorrow
February 15th, 2010 at 4:59 am
Oh My how I love to see something done with passion, attention and eye for detail!
And I often make myself a good coffee. French press, freshly grind organic beans. I am really inspired and will try to roast my own beans soon! temperture etc is too much for me, the jura too unfortunatly:) I had to check what a G means, ouch….
your project work like a wake up cup too sometimes, utterly uplifting! thank you
February 15th, 2010 at 7:00 am
Just like someone else commented, I don’t drink coffee but after this post I wish I would!
It’s nice to see something else than those horrible Nesspresso machines that everyone seems to love. What’s up with the little cups? Sure nothing can beat roasting and grinding your own coffee.
Now about the syrups, are those ready-to-buy brands or did you make them yourself?
February 15th, 2010 at 7:34 am
i love tea.. but times i need coffe so much
clap clap.. amazing!!
February 15th, 2010 at 7:41 am
Aw I work at a Starbucks and I actually feel the need to defend myself and Starbucks baristas everywhere. I never ‘pre steam’ my milk, it is always steamed fresh. I take a huge amount of pride in my job and making sure every single last coffee I hand out is made to perfection. Silky, perfectly steamed cappuccino milk is one of life’s little pleasures and I for one make sure what I hand out to my customers is perfect every time. I know a lot of people don’t like Starbucks because of their rapid expansion and takeover of the market, and a lot of people think we roast our beans too dark, but I think the coffee is good and is made by an army of employees who are taught to love and be passionate about the coffee they are serving. Anyway I’ll get off my high horse here lol, but I just wanted to say that Starbucks is not as bad as everyone thinks it is. Oh and there are lots of lower volume stores that don’t have the lines, I currently work in one! Although I did work in one previously that was busy as hell so I can sympathise somewhat with that.
February 15th, 2010 at 9:59 am
Possibly one of my favourite posts that you’ve ever done but that’s because I’m a coffee addict! I did a post about Kopi Luwak a while ago – http://alexdonald.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/my-main-addiction/. I can’t get past how it’s made enough to taste it! You’re a brave woman!
February 15th, 2010 at 10:06 am
How ashamed i feel right now for being an Indonesian who have a total access to Luwak but never ever tried it. It is also almost impossible to import those beans into Australia. How did you come accross yours?
February 15th, 2010 at 10:38 am
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February 15th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Tanzanian has a sharp flavor I like..Thanks for your comment!
February 15th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Well you’re a good barista!
February 15th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Yes you definitely should!!
February 15th, 2010 at 10:40 am
hahaha welcome
February 15th, 2010 at 10:41 am
beautiful post.
i usually have my personal blend made by a family owned coffee roasting place in my neighborhood (sorry, i don’t know the right word for that kind of a business since english is not my native language). it is blue mountain, arabica and organic hazelnuts roasted together, then stripped of the nuts. i grind it myself and prepare it with a bodum french press.
if you’re looking for a coffee alternative, german organic brand naturata makes a fantastic coffee substitute. it’s a little like teecino, but with dried figs and ground vanilla added. it’s best as a cappucino, with milk on top.
February 15th, 2010 at 10:50 am
As a coffee lover (some- who shall remain nameless- call me a ‘coffee snob’, lol) I think this is extremely interesting! I never thought to roast my own beans. I’d like to try that. I’m bookmarking this, so when I move back to the “real world” (good lord let it be soon), and have access to specialty items (like an iRoaster), I’ll know what to buy.
Re: Starbucks and Sam’s comment (Starbucks employee) above- I understand where Luxirare is coming from in her mentions of Starbucks. I’d like to add: I used to like their espressos very much. Now they’re bitter and weak. One has to order double cappuccino just to get it stronger than the milk! They’ve gone el-cheapo, IMO, and their once-delicious caps and lattes have lost the smooth, intense flavor. Bummer, because I always like walking into Starbucks- the atmosphere, the smell…And as for the syrups/flavors- I don’t get it. I guess I’m a coffee snob AND purist.
Remedy for drinking too much coffee? Can’t help you there.
February 15th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Loved this post, one of my favourites so far. Just a quick question, the picture at the top of the post had lots of syrups in containers. Can you recommend a decent brand of syrups? The majority I’ve tried at home have to much sugar and too little taste. Thanks!
February 15th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Keso, I don’t know if you’ve tried MONIN syrups but they are my favorite. Check it out here http://www.monin.com/
February 15th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Fantastic post. But – what are your thoughts on Starbucks?
February 15th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
I like starbucks, its a great solution for when you have no other choice. Like if you’re out on the street and you suddenly really need some coffee. Or if you’re in the car…But given the opportunity I always try to make my coffee because it tastes a lot better. I do have to say couple years back I liked Starbucks a lot more. The milk was hotter, the foam frothier…but I’ve definitely spent a lot of money at starbucks, and I continue to go there…a lot less often though.
February 15th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
I’m loving your videos!! Your branding is impeccable. I hate how I can never get plain white cups anywhere… there were markets in Korea completely dedicated to plain packaging so people could package their own DIY creations. One of the many things I miss while living in the States!
February 15th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
You give Starbucks a run for their money! Although I’m not a coffee person, at all, I enjoy reading this!
February 15th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Hahahah @ the explanation of Kopi Luwak.
I am determined to find this and serve it … and then reveal what it is to my unsuspecting coffee drinker(s).
February 15th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Sadly, Luxirare, there IS no substitute for coffee. Even if you were a tea person, tea and coffee are not the same thing. I should know. I love almost any hot beverage available, but if I want coffee I have to have coffee; tea just won’t cut it. If you’re worried about caffeine consumption, you might try to find a brand of decaf that doesn’t make you gag. Some people say there’s not a difference in taste, but I don’t believe them.
February 15th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
hahah just in case…i didn’t mean it (my prev comment) as a bad thing! i’m always floored by how involved your posts are.
February 15th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Dear god, everyone of your food posts makes me giddy, inspired, and hungry all at the same time.
February 15th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
You are so meticulous it makes me want to kill myself.
February 15th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
as a major coffee lover, I thought this post was divine! I wish I could put so much effort (and money, I am on the poor student budget) into my coffee, it really does make a difference imo.
February 15th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Interesting. Being a tea person I never even figured that coffee can be prepared in so many ways.
February 15th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
WOW. THIS ARE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL IMAGES I HAVE SEEN IN A VERY VERY LONG TIME!! WOW.
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS I HAVE TO CONFESS I THINK I ADMIRE AND LOVE YOU MORE. I COULD GIVE UP FOOD AND DRINK COFFEE!
I LOVE MONIN; I HIGHY RECOMEND IT: COCONUT, AMARETTO, GINGERBREAD, IRISH CREAM, BUTTER SCOTCH AND ALMOND FOR COFFEE. SPICEBERRY, SPICY MANGO AND PASSION FRUIT FOR COCKTAILS.
I AM GOING TO TRY TOASTED MARSHMELLOW;
OOH THIS IS TOTALLY A BEAUTIFUL POST AND ONE OF MY FAVORITES, LOVE THE VIDEOS.
February 15th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
hahah I don’t think coffee is a substitute for food though this may pass in the modeling world I hope you’re not serious! Thanks for your comment as always..
February 15th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
LOVE this post… it’s like porn for a coffee lover like me!
You’re based in NYC, right? I was wondering if you know of any shops that sell the Kopi Luwak coffee in New York City.
Also, what are your favorite coffee shops here?
Thanks for the help
February 15th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
god, this is fantastic. it’s pathetic that i think i’m so hopelessly addicted that LOOKING AT PICTURES OF COFFEE AND COFFEE BEANS makes my mouth water / makes me crave coffee.
February 15th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
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February 15th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Snore? Hardly! This was porntastic! Gggggorgeous! I j’adore all things coffee.
February 15th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
BRILLIANT!!!! hahaah i kno exactly what i want for my bday…and christmas haha
awesome post
February 16th, 2010 at 12:03 am
HOLY CRAP that’s a lot of coffee paraphernalia. You could easily set up your own coffee & clothes boutique. You set the hours, and charge a premium for access. @_@
and now I want coffee. lol. but I prefer instant coffee – Zaraffah makes pretty good coffee with interesting mixes, but nothing beats Malaysian 3-in-1s! Heresy, I know, but coming from a hot chocolate person…
February 16th, 2010 at 2:15 am
So amazing. The videos turned out beautifully and every process was fascinating.
February 16th, 2010 at 10:43 am
what kind of coffee grinder do you use? you forgot to mention that the grinder is one of the most important things, because the grind really makes the coffee!!
February 16th, 2010 at 10:47 am
yet another reason i just love her blog
February 16th, 2010 at 11:10 am
I actually did mention it.
February 16th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Post incroyable, le café n’est pas ma tasse de thé … je sens l’odeur du café qui se torréfie jusqu’ici derrière mon pc. Les images parviennent à me replonger et à me donner des sensations olfactives qui datent de mon enfance.
Merci c’est beau!
February 16th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Oh dear, does your home actually look like that?
That is amazing.
February 16th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
I’ve been trying to cut down on my daily coffee intake, but these photos are getting me hooked all over again….I really love iced coffee….even winter does not stop my love for cacao and crushed ice….
February 16th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
I found you on stumble and fell in love with your presentation and style of any task you take on. I love that you can make a leather jacket, write a blog about it, take the photography then turn around and do the same for something completely different like coffee or food or shoes.
You are very talented and someone to watch!
February 16th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
All this post is missing is a Gaggia Achille. It would have looked great in your stylish pics, but not sure your slender arms could have coped with the strength needed to operate it. Top marks for trying the fecal coffee. I’ve always been intrigued, but not enough to actually try it.
I’ve never been a fan of Starbucks (maybe it isn’t as good in Britain.) I find they sell coffee aroma in paper cups to people who think they LOVE coffee, but in reality, have never actually tasted it. Like everything in life from music to food, bland always seems to be the most popular.
February 17th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Coffee coffee coffee! I am trying to break my addiction, but this wonderful post doesn’t help very much! Thanks though
February 17th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Hello ,
I love your works, your style , you are so talented .
Amazing
February 17th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Dang, girl! That’s a lot of coffee makers.
Have you ever tried cold-brewing coffee? I’ve read that this method results in a very smooth, flavorful cup without bitterness. Haven’t tried it yet… waiting for warmer weather! Not for the impatient, though. It takes 12 hours to make. Here’s one blogger’s take on it.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
ha I’m trying to break mine too.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Gosh thanks for the link! I enjoyed her post.
February 19th, 2010 at 12:24 am
I am not a coffee drinker, but there was absolutely nothing snore-worthy about this post. It is just gorgeous, and so informative. Brava!
February 19th, 2010 at 11:23 am
not snoring…quite the opposite. amazing photos…and now I am dying to taste this!
February 19th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Beautiful post. I have never actually had a cup of coffee, but like all types of green tea. My regular drink of choice is hot water with fresh ginger which feels like a cure-all for every physical (and mental??) imbalance! I do appreciate the art of coffee, though.
I am always so impressed with your work, but have so many questions about who you are….I realize that not knowing who is behind the curtain is part of the mystery and excitement of your site, but have so many questions. Perhaps you could treat your readers with a few answers:
1. do you get paid to make these amazing posts? If not, what do you do for a living? What do you want to do?
2. did you go to school for art/photography etc?
3. Do you pay for all your amazing props/supplies or do you get sponsors?
4. how long does each post take you from pre-prep (purchasing supplies), conducting your “experiment”, and posting…
5. Do you have a goal in mind or do you just post as a way of expressing your creativity?
You are so talented! It’s so exciting to see each new post you share on the wwwinternet!!!
February 19th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
As a coffee lover, I definitely loved this post! xo
February 19th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
That is quite impressive that you’ve picked up on roasting your own beans!!! I am not a huge coffee lover, but my ex bf was (he has several international/national barista championships to show for it) so i was been immersed in the coffee world, like it or not. The whole process is actually quite fascinating (from a scientific stand point) and little people know the work that goes into it. I’d have to reiterate what the 88 other people have already said: brilliantly documented on your part…and even I was a little interested again :O haha
V
February 19th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
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February 19th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
oh how crazy! I didn’t know there were barista championships but it makes sense because there are bartending ones too! Yea coffee is usually a simple thing, but actually a lot goes into the process that completely changes the flavor..Thanks for your comment!
February 20th, 2010 at 8:41 am
I really enjoy your posts.
I am a coffee lover, although I cant have caffeine, so I drink decaf.
I am going to bombard you with questions.
Do you go through the process of grinding your coffee for every batch? Is clean up a pain? ( I am a lazy neat freak)
How often do you roast your beans?
What method do you use the most?
(especially when you are busy, as
quite obviously, you are)
Do you have an industrial kitchen?
When do you sleep?
February 21st, 2010 at 4:47 am
On Tuesday, when I go back to work… I will be staring at our little Keurig instant coffee machine with disdain! Your coffee set up is beyond words.
February 21st, 2010 at 3:39 pm
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February 22nd, 2010 at 1:31 am
Such great photography!
February 22nd, 2010 at 1:34 am
Wonderful post, thank yoU!
Have you tried your favorite grind with a pat of butter? Yes, un petit moiety de beurre avec les grinds make for a wonderful cup. Sounds bizarre.
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:37 am
Wow! It’s a pleasure to see somebody who understands that that there is coffee without Starbucks!
Please enjoy my pictures of espresso making:
http://kichiro-sora.livejournal.com/94249.html
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:00 pm
My dream is to have Starbucks coffee administered to me around the clock via an IV drip. I think you could design this, Luxirare.
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:40 am
Some people become ware-wolves at the sight of a full moon.
Some people become vampires with hearts that’ve expired.
Some people become toads and require an emancipating kiss.
Unfortunately – i fall in love with women who can make coffee.
February 24th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
that sounds really weird..which means I have to try it for myself..Thanks for the suggestion GG
February 24th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
hahahaha! I don;t even drink coffee and you’ve got me wanting to go out and make a cup!
February 25th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Hello!
I couldn’t find a way to contact you, and I would really like to know if you’d be willing to do an interview?
Even if you’re not interested, please let me know!
Love from a Fan,
Lenne
February 25th, 2010 at 5:20 am
Love it. I become so inspired when I read your posts that I become 5x more productive in my day to day activities. I also love all of the facts and knowledge that I get from perusing your site. So fulfilling. I hate tea and adore coffee so this post was like heaven.
February 25th, 2010 at 9:51 am
I super love coffee so i really love you website and the photography is really awesome!
February 25th, 2010 at 11:43 am
aaaahh, thank you thank you for this wonderful post. i have heard of the Kopi Luwak, and have wanted to try it, and now from your description i think i have to.
i am a total coffee addict [yes, my friends call me a coffee snob, like i care?] as there is just nothing quite like it. espresso or americano is my favourite part of the morning, both meditative and awakening.
recently my friends and i have been roasting our own beans using a popcorn maker. we slightly modified the popcorn machine [so the beans don't fly out] and it doesn’t look as beautiful as your methods, but it works INCREDIBLY well and only takes about 8 minutes to get to a nice medium roast, and up to 12 max for a beautiful dark roast. we do it in small batches.
currently i only have small stovetop espresso machines and i am saving for a FAEMA CUADRA. man i would love to use all the paraphernalia you’ve posted here! bravo, and beautifully detailed as always.
February 28th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
I love my Jura and want only the best coffee for it, but never thought it possible to roast my own coffee. Who knew!!
You have a whole entire lifestyle brand here, carried through every photo and item. It’s fascinating! It must take incredible discipline, focus and careful choice.
March 1st, 2010 at 9:11 am
you should try making irish coffee..it takes a bit of skill i have to say..basically its strong coffee in a glass mixed with some whiskey and then you place a metal spoon on top of the coffee and whiskey and carefully pour cream onto the spoon.. the cream should stay afloat the coffee..pretty cool i say!
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March 5th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Fantastic. We’re so preoccupied with espresso machines down here that I forgot there are other ways to make coffee. But an automated machine? You take the time to roast your own beans from green and then put them through an automatic?
P.S., if you were ever to start a store, or a restaurant, or both, it would be all the impetus I needed to fly from Sydney to New York.
March 7th, 2010 at 4:17 am
Great heavens. I’m totally in love with this coffee post. And I love your cinematography.
March 10th, 2010 at 1:58 am
You should try grinding dried, unroasted beans, too. “White Coffee”, as they call it, is really good and totally different.
March 13th, 2010 at 12:46 am
I appreciate these singular-focus posts just as well as the rest. Do you plan to do another on, say, chocolate?
Do you design your projects or do they just come to you, fully developed?
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March 16th, 2010 at 9:21 am
The primitive, organic-looking pot used to roast beans – where to find? Beautiful.
March 16th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Have you tried the Francis Francis coffee maker?
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April 19th, 2010 at 6:45 am
These views of glass and esthetic cups and coffee makers are more seductive for a good coffee, than the high-end-technology making most coffee these days
April 23rd, 2010 at 11:18 am
Are you a “Parisienne”? I love all of your photos, they make me feel hungry tout de suite
In Vietnam we drink a lot of coffee but I didin’t see those machines XD