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 […]
“Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen.” – Conan O’Brien Visiting a coffee farm During our recent visit to Chiang Mai, in Northern Thailand we had been invited by local farmers to their coffee plantation to pick coffee cherries with them. This task was not as easy as we thought it would be! […]
The passionate pursuit of an ideal Kodawari Kodawari is the noun form of kodawaru, an intransitive verb meaning “to be sensitive to minor things”. Japanese Culture and Behavior: Selected Readings., edited by Takie Sugiyama Lebra, William P. Lebr “Kodawari, the desired quality of focus and perfection-seeking, is a constant goal for makers of coffee, and […]
The Akha People of Northern Thailand One does not have the ability to throw away our customs any more than a buffalo has the ability to have its footprints one place and its body someplace else. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under these license terms: X License Type:Attribution, Share AlikeLicense Abstract:You may copy this content, […]
Coffee stall in Chiang Mai The idea comes originally from Vietnam. There, local people offer freshly prepared tea on markets for a donation. The tea-maker is brewing the tea. The guests sit on small chairs around tea maker while holding tea-cups in their hands. When the tea is ready, the tea-maker will offer the tea […]
The art of lighting “The secret to life is to put yourself in the right lighting. For some, it’s a Broadway spotlight; for others, a lamplit desk. Use your natural powers — of persistence, concentration, and insight — to do work you love and work that matters. Solve problems. make art, think deeply.” – Susan […]
Possible sensory characteristics of the final coffee drink CORRECT: sweetness, complex acidity/fruit tones, sweet & ripe, full body, long ending UNDER-EXTRACTED: Sourness, saltiness, grassy, quick finish, lacking sweet, straw feeling OVER-EXTRACTED: bitter, sharp, dry, saltiness FLAT FLAVOURS: Usually the problem is not only created during the brewing process (for example by not choosing a suitable […]
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Coffee enjoying & Brewing skills Buy freshly roasted, whole beans. I prefer to purchase beans that come with a roasting date that is not older than 2 to 4 weeks. I use them within 6 weeks. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2017-2018Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under these license terms: X License Type:Attribution, Share AlikeLicense Abstract:You may copy this content, […]
Trust our Instincts or Rely on Knowledge and Data? Tuning into our physical sensations and gut instincts will help us in making the right decisions, not only when preparing coffee. Let’s not ignore what our body is trying to tell us. Let’s not just follow recipes, without seeing, touching, tasting, listening and smelling. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2019Some Rights […]
LIFE IS ART. The Gallery Drip Coffee shop is located at the bottom floor of the Bangkok Art and Culture Center, right next to the entrance. Surrounded by lofty glass windows, the space of the coffee-shop is limited yet it is bursting with inspiring work of art. Guests are invited to enjoy coffee while appreciating […]
Chiang Mai region The mountainous Arabica coffee growing regions of Chiang Rai, Doi Chang and Doi Tung are only a few hours drive away from Chiang Mai – a vibrant but at the same time quiet city that embraces a culture of experimentation. Chiang Mai is an amazing place in Northern Thailand, where you can […]
Piyachat Trithaworn and Natthiti Ampriwan are artists from Bangkok, Thailand, who double as specialty coffee aficionados. Find out more! EACH STORY ABOUT COFFEE STARTS AT A PLANTATION. The Gallery Drip Coffee in Bangkok, Thailand, is the brainchild of Piyachat Trithaworn, a photographer who fell in love with speciality coffee culture. Piyachat, informally known as ‘Pi’, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Colour Your World! Coffee can be processed from the cherry to the green beans that are going to be roasted via a ‘Honey’ Processing Method. In doing so, only the skin and the pulp of the coffee cherry are removed. The coffee beans (seeds) are dried within the remaining honey-like, sugary, mucilage layer – the […]
‘A good life is a collection of happy moments.’ – Denis Waitley, American motivational speaker, writer and consultant: 1. Haraz Mountains, Mocha, Yemen Historically significant coffee growing region. Yemen was the first country, where coffee was harvested outside of Ethiopia. Mocha is a city in Yemen, located close to the coffee plantations. Mocha coffee is […]
TOP 7 Specialty Coffee shops in Chiang Mai Rakuda photo artisans & cafe Address: 11/2, soi 1, Inthawarorol, Sripoom, Chiang Mai Website: https://rakuda-photo-artisans-and-cafe.business.site/ Rakuda was created to create. Located in Chiang Mai’s Old Town, Rakuda’s team celebrates the love for handcrafted films and coffee drinks. It’s a spacious place which includes a film lab, a gallery […]
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 […]
