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I am quite proud of this quote…
Yes, Australians love their coffee and it is common to take long detours to find the right barista in the best coffee house. We follow the Italian style of coffee making, possibly due to the number of Italian migrants that came here in the 1950’s. [That’s another great advantage of living in a multicultural society.]
Starbucks tried to break into the Australian coffee market some 9 years ago and I am particularly proud of this quote from John Culver, President of Starbucks Asia Pacific, just a few months ago after they closed 61 of their 84 Australian outlets:
“ Australia has a very sophisticated coffee culture”
Andrew
Ps. Oh yes, and of course we love our beer too, but I will keep that for another post!
The perfect extraction…
Seven grams (per cup) of freshly ground Honduras Blend from Atomica Roasters. 30mL extracted in 25 seconds. Tiger striping. Perfect… What else do you use your chronographs for in ‘real life’? Andrew...
Atomica roasters, I like that name! Great story, Andrew but one question...
I do not know that model, Is it a La Pavoni? I seem to recognise some details but never came across that one. Thanks Luc This message has been edited by luc00 on 2008-12-31 01:00:32
Not a La Pavoni, but…
Hi Luc I used a La Pavoni lever machine before the ECM Giotto. For more than 10 years it was my morning ritual to stumble down the stairs in the dark, turn on the machine and go back up for a shower. By the time I was finished the boiler was ready and I w...
Woaauuw ...
That looks like an amazing coffee-machine .... what's the brand ???? Thanks for these cool pics ! Filip
I sense a purpose to this posting, Andrew . . .
. . . as I've often mulled over the same point with the three chronographs I've owned - namely, for all the intrigue and excitement that the multiplicity of dials, interaction with pushers, and mechanical complexity, is there any correlation between a chr...
But, you are right, Art…
Any 3-hand watch can be used to time boiled eggs and coffee extractions to perfection (and give our brains something to do). We share a love for the Constellation, and here is one in its reflected glory. Thought you might enjoy… Andrew...
Most definitely, Andrew . . .
. . . a photo blending two passions is a special pleasure . . . and yes, I love coffee almost as much as beer! Cordially, Art
I am quite proud of this quote…
Yes, Australians love their coffee and it is common to take long detours to find the right barista in the best coffee house. We follow the Italian style of coffee making, possibly due to the number of Italian migrants that came here in the 1950’s. [That’s...