Tag: espresso

Coffee

Airport Coffee

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I was in Portland last week, but unfortunately there was no time to really explore. I had been advised that Stumptown Coffee was the best to try out, but I did not get the chance. On the flight out of town, I saw a local offering called ‘Coffee People‘. When I discovered that they offered two choices for espresso, I decided it was a good sign. The choices were ‘Black Tiger’ and ‘Weiner Melange’. I couldn’t order espresso with the word Weiner in it, so I opted for the Black Tiger and was pleasantly surprised.

Oddly enough, when I returned to look up their website, I found that their only locations were in the PDX airport and they still do mail order. Very interesting indeed.

Coffee

Bumper Tamping Stand

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I have been enjoying for a few weeks now the Bumper Tamp Stand.

I received it as a Christmas gift and it is better than expected. It used to be the case that I would position my portafilter on the edge of a counter in order to tamp, but this takes that need away. I was surprised to find that my tamping actually is improved since the portafilter is more balanced. The other benefit is I will be ready for tamping with a naked portafilter when that day comes.