Tag Archives: Espresso

Kopplin’s Coffee

by Jamie Thingelstad on 25. Jan, 2009 in Local

I’ve been doing plenty of complaining lately about coffee shops that are so inept that they cannot serve a passable shot of espresso. Note, I’m not complaining about the use of an automated espresso machine. I use an automated machine at home. I’m not that high maintenance. No, I’m vocal about putting 1 to 2 [...]

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Freedom of American Coffee Enjoyment Resolution

by Jamie Thingelstad on 16. Jan, 2009 in Dear Diary

I suggest that congress work on enacting the following legislation:
Whereas many residents of the United States seek the pleasure of a coffee-based beverage, including many variations thereof, and that these beverages should be preserved for future enjoyment;
Whereas it is understood that espresso is a drink, and is not simply an ingredient to be added with [...]

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Double Espresso

by Jamie Thingelstad on 05. Nov, 2008 in Dear Diary

Just had one of those coffee shop experiences that drive me crazy.
barista: Hello! What would you like today?
me: Double Espresso please.
batista: Ah, what exactly do you mean by a double espresso.
I mean really? What is hard about this?
And then, just to highlight how uncoffee they are, the smallest ceramic mug is a 12 oz. [...]

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Espresso Abroad

by Jamie Thingelstad on 22. Aug, 2008 in Dear Diary, Travel

I really like my coffee. The apartment we are staying at here in London doesn’t have a coffee pot. There is a french press, and I’m not opposed to pressed coffee. It’s some good stuff. But, we are out and about everyday and I’ve just decided to get my daily espresso somewhere instead.
This is the [...]

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Triple Caffeine Shotgun to the Head

by Jamie Thingelstad on 16. Oct, 2006 in Dear Diary

The title of this post is a reference to what one of my friends calls my regular coffee order. Iced Triple Espresso. It doesn’t get me hot in the summer, in fact it’s refreshing. It has enough caffeine in it to shock a horse. In fact, since the espresso is cold you can take a [...]

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