MINDFUL COFFEE JOURNAL
“Our senses are like a gateway into the world,” says Whitman. “And as we open that gateway through developing our sensory awareness, the world blossoms into a symphony of colors, scents, tastes, sounds, and touch.” – Kenton Whitman, naturalist, writer & educator Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018-2019Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under these license terms: X License Type:Attribution, Share […]
Energy in coffee – four small articles Smell, Taste, Enjoy or what is true coffee passion. Every coffee-lover should have at least three coffee monkeys inside themselves. Each monkey has a different task. One focuses on tasting flavours. Another one explores the aromas with his/her nose. And one more monkey feels the body of the […]
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 […]
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is today. – Chinese proverb Trees on Coffee plantation We need trees. Why are trees so important? According to the Irish Botanist, Diana Beresford-Kroeger, trees are the most important living organisms on earth! Trees protect and feed our planet. They […]
Brewing Brewing is a very important part of all the processes. It is hard to say what part of the process, from selecting coffee beans, equipment, preparation, blooming or even writing the recipe for the coffee drink to be served, is most important. I think the only difference is in the time for blooming and […]
Home Barista vs. Barista If we want to prepare and enjoy tasty coffee at home, it is important to keep in mind that every little detail during the brewing process matters. Always remember you can prepare better coffee at home than in coffee shops, the professional Baristas! Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under […]
Casco Viejo, Panama City Today we went to Bajareque, a small fascinating coffee shop in Casco Viejo, a neighborhood in Panama City with lots of Spanish colonial architecture. As soon as the barista of the coffee shop found out that we are passionate about coffee, he introduced us to a manager, who gave us a […]
Da Lat, Central Vietnam They cooperate closely with farmers who own small coffee plantations in the outskirts of Da Lat. It is their aim to create a support framework to empower farmers so that they are fully equipped with the vital skills required to cultivate and process high-quality Arabica coffee beans. Passion goes a long […]
TOP 9 COFFEE SHOPS IN AND AROUND CHIANG MAI 2018 Here is upgraded article created in 2017. The old one is here: Like last year, I didn’t focus on bigger or more known coffee shops, but on smaller. On coffee-shops run by highly passionate owners, who are happy to talk to you about coffee. Here are […]
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A legend is often told in Timor… It’s about a little boy and his crocodile friend that turned himself into the island of Timor out of love for the boy. The legend explains Timor’s mountainous, crocodile-like shape. Timorese have a special affinity not only with coffee but also with crocodiles! Hibrido de Timor (HDT), also […]
The Monk of Mokha Book by Dave Eggers Do what you love. Dream Big. Be Bold. Make It Happen. The best-selling author Dave Eggers tells the inspiring story of Mokhtar Alkhanshali, a young Yemeni-American coffee-lover. Mokhtar was working as a doorman of a residential complex in San Francisco. He had a ‘safe job’, but no clear […]
Creativity is booming in Chiang Mai! Experience this thriving city and the art of making things happen! Expect the unexpected and get inspired! The interior design and atmosphere of coffee shops in Chiang Mai are not ‘faceless’. They not only reflect the personality and visions of their owners, but they also create new and memorable […]
7 excellent coffee places outside Chiang Mai’s Old Town Renting a scooter or a bike is a nice way to explore Chiang Mai and its surroundings. There are many excellent and inspiring coffee places outside the city center of Chiang Mai. Here are my favorite ones: Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under these […]
Chiang Mai, Thailand – 6 Coffee Places that should not be missed in the Old Town Chiang Mai’s picturesque old town with its ancient temples and city wall can easily be explored on foot. Let’s walk on charming lanes and experience the city’s vibrant speciality coffee culture. There are many inspiring coffee places to choose […]
Panama City People and cultures all over the world mix in Panama. Today we visited the Casa Sucre Coffeehouse in Casco Viejo, Panama City. ‘Sucre‘ is the French word for sugar. And ‘casa‘ is the Spanish word for home. The name of this coffee shop symbolizes Panama’s cultural mixture. Inside the Casa Sucre Coffeehouse, […]
Boquete in Panama We arrived at the mountain town of Boquete in Panama. There are many coffee plantations in Boquete. Today we took time and visited one of Panama’s most famous family-owned coffee companies: Cafe Ruiz. Our tour guide Carlos informed us about the art of growing, processing and tasting coffee. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights ReservedOriginal content […]
