The Ode to Coffee!
Oh, elixir of dawn, my faithful muse,
In your warm embrace, the world I choose.
Your ebony depths, a solace profound,
In every sip, new dreams are found.- Unknown
As I grow older, I am more keen to explore cafes on my travels than bars. I am not mad about that! I have found myself in the jungles of Panama and Hawaii drinking some of the best brew globally. Here, in Alaska, we are blessed with some of the finest coffee shops, drive thru shops, and local cafes. Alaskans Looove their coffee and so do I. I am also lucky enough to live near one of the best local roasters. Additionally, having lived in Europe for a stint, I know a good cafe con leche when I taste one. As a self proclaimed coffee snob, here is how I make the best brew and avoid the jitters:
This is an art and a science in the morning. I have multiple sizes of the Bialetti. One, to make a hot cup for now and to save the rest for a cold brew later. I like to sip the cold brew when I wake up before I take a hot one to go. Or, as an afternoon pick me up!
I grind fresh beans daily from our local roast, half full caf and half decaf. This can help with jitters and still tastes beautiful! I use both coconut milk and oat milk. I pour a little in the top of my Bialetti and watch brew so that it does not overflow.
Then, you pour it in your hydro flask which already has two tea spoons of coconut sugar and a hint of mint dark chocolate. The coconut sugar is also tasty and will prevent the sugar spike.
After it is brewed, top it off with a little oat milk to your liking. Happy Brewing!