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Blogger Feature – Our Favourite Coffee Moments
Blogger Feature
Our Favourite Coffee Moments
All coffee lovers among us know them: these very special moments that only become complete with a cup of fresh coffee. Whether in a favourite café around the corner, as a morning ritual on the balcony or comfortably cuddled up in bed, coffee can be used in various situations and can be a little helper to pause for a moment and just enjoy.
We talked to some of our favourite Instagrammers about this nice topic and asked them for their special coffee moments…
VICKY
How do you prefer to make your coffee?
I like to make my coffee with the Hario V60. It uses a dripping method with a filter that lets the coffee aromas emerge particularly clearly. Even though the preparation is a little more elaborate you celebrate the brewing of the coffee in a special way.
Where do you like drinking coffee most?
Cosy in the morning on my windowsill.
Is there a beautiful memory you have with a cup of coffee?
A year ago, in a coffee roastery in Bergen (Norway), I had my first »cupping« – a coffee tasting. All the different aromas from blueberry to walnut were a total surprise for me and opened my eyes for the world of coffee!
Info: From 1 December, Vicky offers her own coffee roasts on demand and by subscription on her website and her Instagram account – drop by!
BELKIS
How do you prefer to make your coffee?
In general I prefer manual brewing methods. I use coffeemakers like Hario V60 and Chimex that pour water over the coffee powder. It’s a tradition in Turkey that I prepare Turkish coffee almost every morning after breakfast.
Where do you like drinking coffee most?
At home, whenever possible. Before the pandemic I worked as a freelancer in coffee houses. I had the chance to drink lots of coffee in many different places. My favourites in Istanbul still are Petra Roasting and Story Coffee Roasters.
Is there a beautiful memory you have with a cup of coffee?
Whenever I drink my coffee today, I miss the great coffee festival that takes place in my hometown every year. (Except for this year because of the Covid-19 restrictions.) This was such a beautiful experience for coffee enthusiasts. Trying different kinds of coffee all day, getting information from professionals, attending workshops and discussions, listening to good music, hanging out with coffee lovers – these are things I remember the most.
I hope I can be there again next year.
CATRIN
How do you prefer to make your coffee?
Coffee – coffee – coffee – it’s essential for me!
Coffee is one of my absolute favourite drinks. I live by the saying: Please don’t talk to me before my second cup of coffee! But seriously: I keep it Italian, just a little less caffeine and above all, it’s over at noon. The day starts with two or three cappuccinos. Later I have an espresso, usually at noon – but that’s it for me with coffee. As much as I love it, I don’t even like the taste anymore after that.
Where do you like drinking coffee most?
To be honest, I love drinking my coffee in my »happy place« – a house in Tuscany, on the terrace or by the pool with view of the vineyards – but mostly of course in my kitchen. I have my own little medium-sized bar for quick snacks and for drinking coffee. This is where I drink most of my coffee in the morning – usually when I am already working.
Is there a beautiful memory you have with a cup of coffee?
I always associate coffee with the most beautiful memories – and most of them are connected to Italy. We love the country and usually spend a lot of time there – for us, Italy is only 30 minutes away by car – so this is definitely always one of my best memories. But for us, coffee always provides beautiful moments that are connected to relaxation.
Info: I also love using coffee for cooking. I like to refine cheesecake with espresso. You can find an overview of all coffee recipes here on the blog!
JANINE
How do you prefer to make your coffee?
Actually, I started liking the taste of coffee relatively late. Maybe this is the reason why I not only drink coffee but enjoy it.
However, my coffee contains mostly milk and my morning ritual consists of preparing the milk in the milk frother and making coffee with my espresso maker on the stove. At the moment, we use ready-made espresso powder. But I fancy a coffee grinder to grind the beans ourselves. And a portafilter machine would be nice too.
Sugar is a must for me and there are also only certain cups from which I drink my coffee. Everybody has their quirk. ;-)
Where do you like drinking coffee most?
We have three children, therefore it’s usually very loud and bustling in our house. The question of where is less relevant than the question of when. The perfect moment is when there is silence in the morning – either when the children are still sleeping or when they are already out of the house. Only then, can I enjoy my coffee in silence and drink it hot, and this is my personal coffee ritual.
Is there a beautiful memory you have with a cup of coffee?
I don’t have a particular place where I like drinking my coffee. But moments I love are, for example, when I sit on my terrace on summer mornings and watch the sun rise. Or when I cuddle in a corner of a nice café and observe the going-ons inside and outside with my coffee in my hand. This works in every city and has a calming and inspiring effect on me.
TINA
How do you prefer to make your coffee?
I like my coffee best when it runs through a porcelain filter directly into my cup. I also like my Chemex very much.
Where do you like drinking coffee most?
The best coffee is the one I pleasurably drink in bed on weekends. This is the best start of the day for me.
Is there a beautiful memory you have with a cup of coffee?
There are many great coffee moment memories. But I especially remember the coffee I had in the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. There was (I don’t know if it’s still there) a small kiosk with the best coffee I have drunk so far. Plus the view over this wonderful city…marvellous!
DORIS
How do you prefer to make your coffee?
Preferably as cappuccino or quite classic as espresso. I like to start the morning with a cappuccino. Later I do without milk and switch to espresso.
Where do you like drinking coffee most?
Preferably cosy at the kitchen table with breakfast, newspaper and plenty of time to enjoy. This way, the day starts with coffee aroma and cosiness.
Is there a beautiful memory you have with a cup of coffee?
A few years ago, we were in Canada, in Toronto and surroundings. It was a wonderful, autumnal atmosphere. There were lovingly designed and cosy cafés everywhere. They always put a pinch of cinnamon instead of cocoa on the foamed milk. I’ve been doing this too since then, and especially in autumn and winter I put a pinch of the aromatic spice on my cappuccino.
Info: Doris also shared a great recipe for a caffeine-free coffee variety with us, the acorn coffee!
Acorn coffee
In the past, acorn coffee was only drunk in times of need. However, it has received more attention lately because it has good qualities for our health. It doesn’t contain caffeine and was already recommended by Sebastian Kneipp for strengthening the whole organism of young and old. The roasted acorns used for brewing are said to help with gastric weakness, poor digestion and abdominal cramps.
Ingredients:
- 100 g ground and roasted acorn flour
- 1 1/2 TL cinnamon
- 1/2 TL ground cloves
- 1 TL turmeric
- 1/2 TL ground ginger
- Pinch of nutmeg and cardamom
Preparation:
- Mix all ingredients well and put them in a glass.
- For a cup of acorn coffee, you take a tablespoon of ground powder and boil it with 1 ¼ cups of water.
- Use a little more water since the powder merges with the water and a little bit remains.
- When the water is boiled up, reduce the temperature and leave it for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Then you can strain the acorn coffee with a coffee or tea filter.
