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Cafelat Robot
EspressoGear
November 20, 2020 Post a Comment

Cafelat Robot – Handmade & Hand Pressed

In a world... and industry that is increasingly becoming more and more automated, the market for hand-pressed espresso machines is still only growing in popularity. In that market the Cafelat Robot is one of the premium players, and having paid nearly $500 for it also costs a premium. It's unique vintage 1950's sci-fi movie robot styling...

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100th Youtube Video
OpinionVlog
October 9, 2020 Post a Comment

100th Video Q&A – Talking Coffee, YouTube & Life

Life is full of milestones... like getting your drivers license, moving out on your own, and of course your 100th YouTube video. The latter being what we'll be celebrating today. Putting together videos like this isn't something I'm used to doing as its pretty far outside of my normal program, but these more candid videos are...

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Golden Ratio
CoffeeReview
September 4, 2020 Post a Comment

Golden Ratio – Under-Roasted Or Underestimated

Coffee can take many forms... and throughout the roasting process it goes through a variety of transformations.  Each phase of the roast brings out a unique flavor characteristic. Now, whether it tastes good is, like all coffee, is subjective. For me, the ideal roast is always past first crack. But as a lover of coffee I...

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Worst Coffee Trends
CoffeeOpinion
August 7, 2020 Post a Comment

The Top Five – Worst Coffee Trends

Just like any other industry... we here in coffee tend to pick up some trends from time to time, for better or worse. Resistance to these trends is futile. No matter how hard you try, you can't escape them.  They'll invade your Instagram feed. They'll litter your favorite coffee subreddits. They'll even rear their heads within...

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Aeropress Recipes
CoffeeEducation
May 29, 2020 Post a Comment

The Aeropress – Six Lessons From The Champions

There are countless Aeropress recipes... online, which isn't surprising, it's been out for the last fifteen years.  But very few of these aeropress recipes are from literal world Champions.  Now I've had my Aeropress for years, but I retired it quickly because it just couldn't stand up to my V60 or espresso brews.  They often tasted...

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Ristretto Shot
EducationEspresso
May 15, 2020 2 Comments

Espresso Anatomy – The Ristretto Shot

The ristretto shot has had a wild ride... over the past ten to twenty years in the specialty coffee industry.  In the early 2000's it was called the future of espresso.  You'd find it in many cafes, and some who were even pushing the envelope and innovating in the industry. Espresso Vivace is the first that...

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Morning Routine
EducationEspresso
April 24, 2020 3 Comments

Coffee Time – My Morning Routine

Since it's quarantine season... and I'm spending 99.9% of my time at home. So I figured there is no better time to do a video that's been highly requested, for some reason I don't fully understand. Yet, here I am and I'll be going over my morning routine.  As a bonus, not only will I be...

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Bean Temperature Extraction
CoffeeEducation
April 17, 2020 Post a Comment

Coffee Science – Bean Temperature & Extraction

Extraction is a dense topic... and this experiment may lift off a bit of that density.  It will provide some answers, depending on how you feel about my scientific methods, or in some peoples views, lack thereof.  Armed with an idea, a refractometer, and two bags of the same coffee I decided to dig in to...

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Leverpresso
GearReview
April 3, 2020 Post a Comment

The Leverpresso – The Littlest of the Levers

The Leverpresso is... the smallest lever espresso machine on the market, at least that I'm aware of.  It begs the age old question, does size matter?  Get your mind out the gutter. I'm talking about if it can it live up to its larger and more expensive cousins like the Flair or the RoK?  Well, today...

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Brew Coffee With Vinegar
CoffeeTutorial
March 27, 2020 Post a Comment

Coffee Recipes – Brew Coffee With Vinegar

I was very skeptical when... I heard you can brew coffee with vinegar.  It just sounds like a terrible idea across the board. I mean, I love some balsamic vinegar on my salad, or for dipping garlic bread, but for coffee?  I don't think so.  Yet, I figured it would be worth a try as it...

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Easy Home Brew Methods
CoffeeEducation
March 20, 2020 Post a Comment

Top Three – Easy Home Brew Methods

Brewing coffee at home... can be a daunting adventure to embark on for those who don't look at coffee as a hobby or a passion, but more as a daily necessity.  Considering we're all in the same boat right now, and making coffee at home appears to be something we'll be doing regularly for some uncertain...

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Wave Heart
EspressoTutorial
March 13, 2020 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – The Wave Heart

The wave heart... is most definitely one of those little known, little seen latte art pours.  Personally, I don't think I've ever seen, or been served a drink with the wave heart in it.  Nor does it get much love on all of those latte art focused Instagram accounts, which generally post everything from hearts to...

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Changes To Linea Mini
EspressoGear
February 28, 2020 Post a Comment

Top Three – Things I’d Change About The Linea Mini

It may be hard to imagine... the Linea Mini needing some changes.  It's true that it's a dream machine.  Waking up and making my morning cappuccino on it is part of my daily routine that never gets old.  But no matter how perfect it may seem, using it day in and day out for years you'll...

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Future of Espresso
EspressoOpinion
January 31, 2020 Post a Comment

Coffee Science – The Future Of Espresso

The future of espresso... has never really been questioned like it has been this last week, although I have to ask.  Is anyone taking this whole study by Christopher Hendon and the University of Oregon seriously?  I've seen it making the rounds online, and even had some readers and viewers reach out and ask me my...

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Fellow Monty Cappuccino
GearReview
January 24, 2020 Post a Comment

Fellow Monty – Cappuccino Milk Art Cups

The Fellow Monty... not to be confused with the "full Monty", is a newcomer to the milk cup market.  At least they seem new to me, I didn't see them popping up until the last couple months.  They looked intriguing to me, as I do love all things without handles (note my favorite handleless milk pitcher)....

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Niche Zero
GearReview
January 17, 2020 Post a Comment

The Niche Zero – A Home Grinder Hero

I'm late to the Niche Zero... party, but if there's one thing I've learned as a somewhat sociable adult, its never show up to a party on time.  So here I am.  Thankfully a local coffee lover reached out and allowed me to borrow their beloved Niche Zero in exchange for my beloved Lux-D.  Seemed like...

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I Quit My Roasting Job
CoffeeVlog
January 3, 2020 Post a Comment

Espresso Stains & Growing Pains – I Quit My Roasting Job

Thats right, I quit... my roasting job as the head and director of coffee at a local cafe here in San Diego.  I'll spare you'll the details as to why, but long story short new investors came in and decided I wasn't an important part of the staff.  Did I mention I also designed and ran...

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Peppermint Mocha
EspressoTutorial
December 24, 2019 1 Comment

Coffee Recipes – The Peppermint Mocha

It's officlally Peppermint Mocha... season so I figured it's time to break out this recipe.  It's by far my favorite seasonal coffee drink, and as I say on most of these recipe videos I don't drink flavored coffees often.  It's also one of the easiest as far as recipes go, especially specialty coffee quality wise.  Just...

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espresso machine misconceptions
EducationEspresso
December 20, 2019 Post a Comment

Top Three – Espresso Machine Misconceptions

It's time I clear up... all these rampant espresso machine misconceptions.  Okay, maybe rampant is a bit aggressive, but they are surprisingly common. I mean, there are a few things I see at cafes, in homes, and get questions about regularly that should be straightened out.  So with those things in mind I figured making a...

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Freezing Coffee
CoffeeEducation
December 13, 2019 Post a Comment

Coffee Science – Drinking One Year Old Coffee

The debate of freezing coffee... is still raging both inside and outside of the specialty coffee industry.  If you ask coffee legend and roaster extraordinaire George Howell he will tell you that freezing coffee is great way to store it.  Even so much that he does it to a lot of the coffees that come from...

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Rippled Heart
EspressoTutorial
November 29, 2019 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – The Rippled Heart

The rippled heart... is always a nice way to stay in touch with the basics, but adding a little style.  Personally, I prefer to do the slow style versus the quicker tighter wiggles because it's easier to focus on symmetry.  Plus, I just like the contrast between layers.  If you're into the quicker style, all you...

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Expensive Coffee
CoffeeOpinion
November 22, 2019 Post a Comment

Coffee Time – This Is A $35 Cup of Coffee

I've never paid... this much for a cup of coffee, and I don't know if I will again. Yet, I've got a lot to say about it.  This $35 cup of coffee is only ten ounces and that is pretty excessive.  Okay, it's really excessive.  But there are some reasons for that astronomical price, and in...

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Café Cubano & Cortadito
EspressoTutorial
November 15, 2019 Post a Comment

Coffee Recipes – Café Cubano & Cortadito

The Café Cubano & Cortadito... are a mix of all things tasty.  Think about mixing brown sugar, espresso, and half & half.  I know, I know, you put them all together and you're going to have a good time (as long as you aren't lactose intolerant or vegan).  In this video I'll go over how to...

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Flair VS Rok
EspressoGear
November 8, 2019 Post a Comment

The Flair Vs The Rok – Head to Head

It's time the Flair faces the Rok... in a head to head battle to see which hand pressed espresso machine will come out on top.  To keep things fair I was able to get a standard group head for my Flair to make it more of an even competition with the Rok.  I also crowed sourced...

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Cafe Concetto Filters
GearReview
November 1, 2019 1 Comment

Cafe Concetto – Metal Aeropress Filters

Cafe Concetto's metal filters... for the Aeropress has entered a ring that isn't extremely full of challengers.  I've seen them bounce around online a few times in the past, but it seems that no one has fully perfected it...yet.  At least to have it stand up to the tried-and-true paper filters.  For those who have followed...

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Raw Milk
EspressoOpinion
October 25, 2019 1 Comment

Coffee Opinion – Raw Vs Pasteurized Milk

Raw milk is illegal... in some places, included many states in the United States.  It's believed to be because of the level of bacteria that is in the milk prior to pasteurization.  The process in which cold milk is quickly heated, then quickly cooled to kill of any harmful bacteria.  This process may have some effects...

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Propel Espresso Swirling
EspressoNew Products
October 18, 2019 2 Comments

Kruve Propel – Start Swirling Your Espresso

To stir or to swirl... that is the question.  This question has been plaguing espresso lovers since James Hoffman's video revealing the huge disparity in flavor and strength without stirring.  Personally, I've always gone back and forth depending on the availability of a tea spoon, or if I just feel like looking fancy. I feel ashamed...

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Coffee Drink Tier Rankings
CoffeeOpinion
October 11, 2019 Post a Comment

Coffee Time – The Coffee Drink Tier Rankings

It's coffee time... with your friendly neighborhood Sprometheus.  This is the first episode  in a new series, which will aptly be called "Coffee Time".  In this series I will be front and center talking about all things coffee, reacting to other coffee videos or news, and maybe just sitting down for coffee with a guest.  As...

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Barista Hacks
EducationEspresso
September 27, 2019 Post a Comment

Top Three – Easy Home Barista Hacks

Being a home barista is tough... at times so having some hacks (or tips) is always a plus to help save time and waste.  So I decided to put together a video of my three favorite home barista hacks that have helped me and I'm sure would help you.  I should also preface this with these...

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Hive Roaster
New ProductsRoasting
September 20, 2019 Post a Comment

The Hive Roaster – The Review

Home roasters come in... all shapes, sizes, and prices. This one, the Hive Roaster, is small, portable, and looks like a bee hive (hence the name).  It's also affordable, clocking in at a price of $70 and made by hand by Hive's only employee, Mathew.  He is currently trying to raise money via a Kickstarter campaign...

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OCD V3
GearReview
September 13, 2019 1 Comment

OCD V3 – Don’t Call It A Comeback

ONA Coffee has dropped the OCD V3... and it's time to find out if its a step forward, or just more of the same.  For those who have been following along with my personal love-hate relationship with the OCD (ONA Coffee Distributor) tool you know that I've been both a huge proponent of the tool, and...

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Alternative Milks
EspressoTutorial
September 6, 2019 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Steaming & Pouring Alternative Milks

Steaming alternative milks... adds a whole new level of difficulty to the already difficult task of steaming milk in general.  The fact is steaming alternative milks isn't rocket science, but there are a couple little nuanced tips that make whole process, including pouring them, easier.  To share these tips and tricks I picked up my favorite...

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One and One
EducationEspresso
August 30, 2019 Post a Comment

Espresso Anatomy – The One And One

The one and one... is a go-to order for me when going into a cafe for the first time.  If you don't know what the one and one is, its a split double shot of espresso, one is served straight, the other is served as a macchiato. It can be made in a traditional way (dry...

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Blooming Espresso
EspressoTutorial
August 23, 2019 Post a Comment

Coffee Science – Blooming Espresso & Maxing Extraction

Blooming espresso is all the rage... right now thanks to the outspoken coffee consultant Scott Rao and his involvement with the Decent Espresso machine.  Since that machine has near endless controllability (for better or worse)  he's found a way to max out extraction while also incorporating the use of Aeropress filters.  So I decided to swap...

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Viennese Recipe
CoffeeEducation
August 16, 2019 Post a Comment

Coffee Recipes – The Viennese

The Viennese is one... of my personal favorite specialty espresso drinks when I have a bit of a sweet tooth.  As you may of gleaned from my previous posts and videos, I don't do a lot of flavored espresso drinks.  Yet, the Viennese is a bit different.  It's a classic, and most shops (at least here...

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Inverted Tulip Latte Art
EspressoTutorial
August 9, 2019 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – The Inverted Tulip

Inverted tulips are a... unique twist on a classic pour.  They aren't extremely advanced either, but they do require some finesse that isn't all that common in latte art pours in general.  By finesse I mean you have to turn the cup one hundred and eighty degrees to complete the inverted tulip pour. So the biggest...

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Flair Signature Pro Espresso
GearReview
July 12, 2019 4 Comments

The Flair Espresso – The Review

Now that the Flair... has been on my counter for a month or so, and I've pulled quite a few shots with it I think it's time to do a review for it.  The model that I have is the Signature Pro, which comes with a pressure gauge, updated stainless steel pieces, an additional portafilter, a...

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Latte Art Rose
EspressoTutorial
June 28, 2019 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – The Rose

A rose by any other name... would smell as sweet as a delicious latte with some rose art.  I think that's what Shakespear said.  Either way its time for new Damn Fine Tutorial for a new (at least new to me) design.  Personally I've never been huge on latte art pours that aren't symmetrical.  But since...

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Tamp Or Not
EducationEspresso
June 14, 2019 Post a Comment

Espresso Anatomy – To Tamp Or Not To Tamp

Espresso without the tamp... seems like some kind of witchcraft to me.  Since I started in my specialty coffee journey I've never heard of such a thing. The workflow and preparation was the way it is, and the way it has been for decades. With the rise of distribution tools it was only a matter of...

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Mistakes In Espresso Preparation
EducationEspresso
May 31, 2019 Post a Comment

Top Three – Mistakes in Espresso Preparation

Making espresso is fraught potential mistakes... that can and will effect the outcome of your drink.  Most of the common mistakes are easy to avoid, and just require a bit more focus, or breaking a bad habit or two.  The three mistakes I cover here are simple fixes, but in my experience are prolific with baristas...

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Pour Over Goodbye
CoffeeOpinion
May 24, 2019 Post a Comment

Coffee Opinion – Saying Goodbye To The Pour Over

Saying goodbye to... the pour over will be a difficult pill to swallow for some.  If you were to tell me a year ago I would be advocating for the demise of the pour over in cafes I'd think you were crazy.  Yet, I think as time goes on it will fade into the specialty coffee...

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Winged Heart
EspressoTutorial
May 17, 2019 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – The Winged Heart

Hearts are great... but let's face it, a winged heart is better.  On the last latte art tutorial I walked you through creating a rippled tulip.  This is basically the same, in terms of the base, but instead has just a happy little heart on top.  When you're pouring this design think of yourself as the...

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Dialing In For Taste
EspressoTutorial
May 10, 2019 Post a Comment

Espresso Anatomy – Dialing In Espresso To Your Taste

Dialing in espresso... is a skill, but it's not rocket science.  Once you figure out the basics on manipulating the time and output (basically just grind size) you can dig into flavor.  Of course you'll never be able to change a coffee's overall flavor profile.  If you have a darker roasted Colombian coffee, it'll never taste...

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Aeropress Filter Espresso
EducationEspresso
May 3, 2019 1 Comment

Coffee Science – Higher Extraction Using An Aeropress Filter

I saw this all over... Instagram this week.  Both coffee consultant Scott Rao, and notable coffee scientists Socratic Coffee brought this interesting process to light. It definitely seems counterintuitive to that adding an Aeropress filter or two to your portafilter when pulling shots of espresso would increase total dissolved solids (TDS) and in turn increase the...

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 - It’s flat, it’s not really white, but there’s a lot of debate surrounding this little beverage online.

In today’s video I share the research I did with baristas and consumers from Australia and New Zealand; which are rumored to be the possible birthplace(s) of the drink. As well as how we in the states put together a flattie. 

So hit that bio link to check it out now.
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#flatwhite #flatwhitecoffee #espresso #espressogram #espressocup #espressoyourself #espressolove #espressohit #espressohouse #espressomachines #latte #latteart #latteartgram #coffee #coffeegram #baristagram #sprometheus #therealsprometheus #coffeeblog #coffeeblogger #homebarista #baristagram #makecoffeenotwar #butfirstcoffee #notneutral #specialtycoffee #thirdwavecoffee #coffeeview #coffeephotography #drinkcoffeedostuff #coffeetips
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 - I just want to take a quick second to thank all of you for following along on this coffee journey. 

It’s a trip to think that this global community was brought together by a mutual love for a roasted cherry seed.
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#coffee #coffeebean #coffeelover #coffeetime #coffeeroaster #coffeeblog #coffeeblogger #coffeeculture #coffeeoftheday #coffeeofinstagram #coffeedaily #coffeegram #coffeepeople #coffeecommunity #makecoffeenotwar #sprometheus #therealsprometheus #drinkcoffee #thirdwavecoffee #specialtycoffee #roastingcoffee #butfirstcoffee #freshcoffee #coffeeinblack #manmakecoffeee #peoplebrewcoffee #coffeeprops #coffeeshots #drinkcoffeedostuff #coffeerules
𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about channeling. 

We often do everything we can to avoid it regardless of the brew method, but we also sometimes purposely create channels and call them by a different name, like the Kubomi bloom for example (pictured).

This begs the question; can channeling be a positive addition to a brew?
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#coffee #coffeeoftheday #coffeeoftheday #coffeesesh #coffeedaily #coffeelife #coffeeprops #coffeebreak #coffeebrewing #coffeegram #coffeegeeks #coffeeblog #coffeeblogger #coffeefanatics #coffeeculture #coffeetips #therealsprometheus #sprometheus #v60pourover #v60coffee #pourovercoffee #brewmethods #coffeeinblack #barista #homebarista #baristagram #specialtycoffee #thirdwavecoffee #drinkcoffee #butfirstcoffee #blackcoffee
𝗜’𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗱 - Most people put 𝗜’𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗱 - Most people put birthdays in their calendar, I mark gear anniversaries. Who’s ready for a one year check in on the Niche Zero?
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#coffee #coffeegrinder #nichezero #coffeebar #coffeenook #coffeecorner #espresso #espressobar #coffeeoftheday #coffeeofinstagram #coffeeaddict #coffeedaily #coffeelife #coffeesesh #coffeeinblack #coffeeprops #coffeeshots #therealsprometheus #sprometheus #drinkcoffee #barista #baristagram #homebarista #coffeeblog #coffeeblogger #makecoffeebetter #peoplebrewcoffee #manmakecoffee #freshcoffee #makecoffee
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗳 𝗖 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - Notes of caramel, almond, ripe cherry and high fructose corn syrup. Bring it on Monday.
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#coffee #espresso #flatwhite #cappuccino #latte #latteart #latteartgram #mondaymotivation #poptarts #latteartlicious #coffeedaily #coffeeblog #coffeeblogger #sprometheus #therealsprometheus #drinkcoffeedostuff #makecoffeenotwar #notneutral #coffeeofinstagram #coffeeoftheday #coffeegram #espressogram #coffeeporn #coffeeshots #coffeeprops #espressoyourself #espressocup #espressohit #espressolife #barista
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗻 - It may be Sunday, but I’m fueling up for a full day of content creation.
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#espresso #espressogram #espressoshot #espressocup #espressopull #espressohit #espressolover #espressomachines #espressoaddict #lineamini #lamarzocco #espressoathome #sprometheus #therealsprometheus #coffee #coffeeblog #coffeeblogger #coffeegram #coffeeoftheday #coffeeofinstagram #coffeeshots #coffeeprops #coffeeinblack #butfirstcoffee #specialtycoffee #thirdwavecoffee #makecoffee #origamicup #baristagram #homebarista
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