Life Is Too Short For “Bad Coffee”

This is a very common saying. In fact, I’ve used it myself on numerous occasions. But that was before I’d come to appreciate the Asian view on coffee culture—one that is far more liberal. In the East, people take a less pretentious approach than their western counterparts, and judgement is splendidly lacking. Does bad coffee […]

LIFE IS LIKE CUP OF COFFEE

A cup/mug of coffee – Seen as a beautiful metaphor There are many word pictures – so-called metaphors – for our lives. Life can be seen as an adventure, a battle or perhaps a journey. Metaphors can inspire us. We use them to make sense of our lives. Word pictures help us seeing the big […]

COFFEE NOMAD PHILOSOPHY

There are many different ways to enjoy coffee. It all depends on you and your preferences. The magic of lightly roasted beans I like to drink light roasted coffee – simple and straight, without milk or sugar. I prefer more acidic coffee and enjoy discovering as many different, vibrant flavors and aromas as possible. Freshly […]

LEARNING BY DOING

“Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up” – Pablo Picasso “Perfect coffee” We are often exposed to advertisements in our daily lives that single out the ‘best’ coffee beans or recipes how to brew the ‘best’ cup of coffee. Advertising techniques use the words ‘best’ and ‘better’ […]