Home Brewed Coffee

Now, its not always necessary to go in search of that perfectly brewed cuppa Liquid Love.....

Home is just as good.  There are times when I would rather sloff around at home in my P.J's than venture out of the door.  You know, one of those days where you wake up and you just know that you know that today is NOT the day to leave the house.

So you walk around with the hair all mussed up, face devoid of make-up (for those who do wear, I do not wear often), slippers flip-flopping on the floor, blanket securely wrapped around you.  One thing doesn't change though, it's the need for the coffee.

So there is a variety, a "Hug in a Mug", Jacobs, Douwe Egbert, you know, all those instant ones.  Liven them up a bit, pop a marshmallow in, or whip up a bit of cream and put a good dollop on top of your ready-made coffee, with a sprinkle of cinnamon and cacao.

Or if you are of the lucky variety and you have your own Nespresso Machine, or Siphon or PoreOver at home, then you can snuggle up with the really good stuff.

Either way, crawl back under that duvet, with a good book, or a good movie on the laptop, or that trusted series, and sip on that heavenly brew.

To be truly honest, I have visited Origin Coffee in De Waterkant, two times in three days.  I am totally in love with the place.  If you want quality coffee, go and pop in there, and purchase yourself a 250g of pure love.  There will always be somebody around to help you make the choice of which one to choose, that will be most enjoyable to your palate.  If you want to get experimental, you can purchase a Siphon and get more closely acquainted with your coffee through that method.  I love the Yama Siphon, and have ordered it both times I have visited.  Totally delicious.

For a true coffee experience, do yourself a favor and visit, if you are in the vicinity.  It really is worth your while, and I guarantee you, you will want to go back, I know I am going to again, and again.........and again.

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Origin Coffee Roasters SA

Well.....did I discover a gem this morning!

The first thing that came into my mind this morning upon waking up was "I want to find a unique Coffee Roastery today to enjoy".  So I promptly searched the web and a photgraph of Origin Coffee Roasters grabbed my attention.  LOVELY old brick, very much an "Industrial" style.

So, before we get to the coffee part.  This Heritage Building was established in 1890 and was a Tobacco Packing Warehouse.  I think it is very appropriate that it is now a Coffee Roasting site, I mean picture this "A well brewed, aromatic cup of coffee, mingling with the fine scents of a cherry cigar".  Right?  Right.

I love old buildings, hence I loved Origin Coffee the moment we walked in by the door.  Raw brickwork, steel framework, and wooden beams greet you upon arrival.  On the left is the fascinating counter where the coffees are whipped up by the superb Barista's, and where I got to see a Siphon Coffee being made for the first time.  I was fascinated.  It was all love at first sight.

Nigel, our very friendly and helpful waiter, had to help me out with the Coffee Menu.  So much to choose from, so much I have not yet experimented with or experienced.  I got to have the Yama Siphon and for Terry I chose the Hario V60 PourOver.  I tasted both, obviously.

The Hario V60 PourOver method, with a Papua New Guinea Virgin Mountain blend, is a versatile coffee, when brewed, there is no sediment left behind, is light in color, and smooth to the palate. I could definitely taste the underlying flavor of plum and cacao.  A very pleasant brew.  Originating from (as the name says) Papua New Guinea, it is a coffee that must be tried, and appreciated.  Terry preferred his with sugar in, whereas I preferred it without the sugar, savoring the flavours of the cofee itself.

The Yama Siphon method, with Colombia Finca Veracruz blend, an excellent Siphon Coffee, a most definite hint of lemon there, which I love.  I enjoyed sipping on it, if you do a little "slurp" you will find that you can actually "taste" the aroma.  They also offer a cupping session, where you get to "slurp" different coffee's with a medium sized spoon, which allows you to experience that "aroma-tasting".  I enjoyed my coffee black with no sugar, and it is a definite "feel-good" coffee.  The bonus was that I felt very much refreshed after that coffee experience.

Our Barista was Neil, a friendly young man, with a good hearty from the tummy laugh.  It was amazing to watch him making the Siphon, it's not just a "slap it together" kind of coffee, and everything gets measured out and watched, and I was fascinated.

It was then time to meet Mike MacDonald, one of the two Roasters at Origin Coffee SA.  He is heaped, and I mean HEAPED with knowledge.  After our tour this morning, I must tell you, you cannot say that you are a true coffee lover, if you have not been on a coffee tour.  Did you know that the grinding process can make or break the flavor of the coffee???  Did you know that as the bean gets older, it loses is acidity, therefore its flavor???? I bet you didn't.  Those are just two things of a whole stack that we learnt this morning.  I am fascinated by the blending of various coffees from various countries, or various coffee beans from one country.  To watch the raw beans going in to the roaster, and roasted beans coming out, having to have the temperature "just right" in order to get the perfect taste.

I am very excited for the workshop and the cupping tasting that I will be going to soon.  I will share that with you once I have experienced it.  There was so much to fascinating information this morning, and I have a newfound respect for the Coffee Bean farmer, the Roaster and the Barista.  Its a whole chain that is needed in order to put that perfect brew in front of you.  So don't take that cuppa for granted, very many caring hands were used to produce it for your enjoyment.

I have a newfound respect for coffee, and its origins.

Oh yes, before I go, coffee originated from Ethiopia, just in case you would like to know.

I must also warn you, after visiting Origin Coffee, you are going to struggle to swallow anything of a lesser quality :-)

I visited Origin Coffee, 28 Hudson Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town
www.originroasting.co.za

P.S. You can pop upstairs to meet Mike, and he will gladly give you a tour.  He truly is an amazing expert on coffee, and has so much knowledge to offer.

Klein Joostenberg Bistro & their Terbodore Coffee

Perfect "going-out" weather today.  Could not have asked for a more gloriously sunshine filled, wind free day.

So off we go to Klein Joostenberg Bistro.  My first time around.  My dear friend Julie decides that I need a bit of pampering.

In we drive to this lush green, tree filled property, with Roosters roaming around, occasionally voicing their opinions, a horse in the distance pulling something similar looking to what the Queen would sit in, with children very happily waving from this seat, and thoroughly enjoying themselves.

I am still feeling a bit sleepy, to be honest, yesterday was loaded with a 9 hour non-stop physical work day.  So, of course, we order coffee first.  I mean, really, that is a no brainer.

We both go for the Cappuccino.

Delicious!

The first sip was.....well how do you describe a dark roast, strong, creamy, woody flavored cup of awesomeness?

Welcome to Terbodore Coffee Roasters delicious brew (You can find them in Franschhoek by the way).Served at Klein Joostenberg Bistro, just off the R304, along with big servings of clean, fresh air, a beautiful dam, ducks, roosters, the horse, and loads of chirping birds.  What better way to spend a Sunday morning.

Just to add, their menu is divine!  Omelette for me it was.

I can only describe the coffee as being the most soothing for the soul.

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De Longhi Nespresso Yummmmm

Easy! Friendly! Tasty!  And I like it in the Siren Red (hearts and more hearts)

The Linizio Lungo is thusfar my favorite.  I enjoy my coffee when it is about a medium strength, too strong will have be dancing on the ceilings.  The Linizo Lungo is a rich pure Arabica, and there is a hint of sweetness in it.

Brilliant to start off your morning with a Linizio Lungo, its smooth and rich taste just gives you that happy feeling.  Personally, I also enjoy it as my after dinner coffee, where I I can snuggle into my chair, with my favorite blankie and a book, and end off my day with comfort and yummy aromas.

It gets a five out of five star from me.  Try it and see what you think.

And so, to end off, I will say…….. “A day without coffee is…….just kidding, I have no idea!!!!!”

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The Beans n The Blends

Welcome! Welcome!

Beans n Blends is here to have some fun with Coffee & Tea, and to show you some hidden gems where you can go and enjoy superbly brewed cuppa.

The opinions expressed on this Blog are solely mine, and what I have experienced, and what tastes awesome to me.

So come on a journey with me and enjoy!!!!