Most Expensive Latte in Queensland … So Far

That’s Right I’ve Just Had My Most Expensive Latte

I had no idea I was about to have the most expensive latte. I arrived at the cafe early, so ordered a double-shot latte while I waited for my friend Carolyn.

As I had no idea about whether these are usually served in glasses, cups or mugs, I had a conversation with the lovely young lady with purple hair.

I could see my usual type of latte glasses on a shelf behind her, but when I asked for one, I was told they never serve a latte in a glass. A second staff member came over and said emphatically, “Never. We never serve coffee in glasses.”

So I asked to see what they usually serve them in, they pointed to a capuccino style of thick coffee cup, or a slightly taller thick coffee mug, neither of which I liked.

They had 3 sizes of takeaway paper cups on the counter, with prices marked on them, and the smallest one was going to have to be my choice.

Single Shot Latte Prices on the Menu:

  1. coffee cup $5.05!
  2. coffee mug $5.60!

It seemed that ALL drinks served in these 2 sizes were the same.

  • When my friend ordered a cup of tea, it came with a pot and milk, and was $5.20! It’s just a teabag and hot water …

Gosh, most expensive I’ve seen so far.

  • So I ordered the SMALL PAPER CUP, tiniest I’ve ever seen!

A double shot latte in a teeeny tiny paper cup cost $5.74

Holy moley! Such a shock!

I mentioned this was the most I’ve ever paid for a latte, and the older staff member said, “You’re paying for an extra shot!”

I replied with a smile, “I ALWAYS order a double shot :-)”

The lady replied with, “All cafes charge the same prices for coffee.”

To which I very kindly replied, “No, they don’t :-) I’ve been drinking double-shot lattes for years in cafes, and THIS is the most expensive I have had so far – I am not criticising, I am just making a comment :-)”

I sat at a table with a view of the water, and had a sip – it tasted quite good, but it was only about a third the amount of any small latte I’ve ever had.

  • There was only enough liquid for a couple of mouthfuls, so I was very disappointed.

When my friend arrived, we ordered lunch and were looking forward to it.

I ordered the “Bacon & Eggs Your Way” for $20 (did not know there was a surcharge on every purchase, so it cost $21.35), which consisted of:

Bacon and eggs at Baaia

  • 2 small eggs
  • “artisan toast” (this is incredible!) was very small piece of toast approximately 1.5″ x 3″ – definitely not a “slice of toast”
  • instead of “hash browns”, one hash brown had been cut into mini triangles about 1″ on each side, and was served as 2 tiny triangle pieces of hash brown; if pushed against each other, it was a square 1″x1″ (2.5cm x 2.5cm)
  • the bacon was one very small slice folded in 3
  • the chilli jam was sweet chilli sauce smeared over the other half of the plate (to make it look full perhaps?)
  • all in all, a very small serving of food, definitely not worth $20.00.

  • Cafe/Restaurant: BAAIA
  • Will I go there again? No.
  • Value for money? IMHO, no.
  • Staff: were pleasant.
  • Locale: across from the bay, tables and free barbeques under the trees, beautiful spot.

My friend and I agreed to come back here – but NOT to Baaia – to the fish and chip cafe next door, Sandgate Fishmonger :-)

As I was leaving I spoke to two ladies outside that cafe, and said I’d try that one next time. They said the servings are very good and delicious. Can’t wait to try it out!

 

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What to do with coffee grounds?

 

Aussie company Pablo & Rusty’s Coffee Roasters know exactly what to do

They share the coffee grounds so it ends up nurturing the earth for gardens etc!

You can find them on YouTube here – @PabloRustysCoffeeRoasters >>


Check out their 60 second video explaining all:


So – what do YOU do with your coffee grounds?

I have a small garden, so I rake the soil (with a grarden fork) every few months nd sprinkle the coffee grounds on top, then rake again to mix it in. Perfect!

Recycling to help Mother Nature – I love it! :D

My double-shot lattes starting to cool, better go drink it right nOW :D

Teena dx

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Blue Infusion Cafe in North Lakes Queensland

I’ve been living in this area about an hour north of Brisbane for ten months, and have been so disappointed to not find ny cafes close by that I could call “my local”.

I found a great place over on the coast”Letter M Cafe”, and drive over there every 2-3 weeks to sit in the delightfuly tiny, artsy space across from the water (introduced to me by my Coffee Collaborator Caro!).

So when I saw a group of women on a local-ish facebook Group looking for others to have coffee with, I jumped at the chance :-)

When the cafe was announced, I was keen to see what this new place would be like. I let Siri know the address, and she took me on an adventure driving along roads I’d never been on before, and arrived at the Blue Infusion cafe.

Parking … waaaah!

I’ll be honest – parking was a bitch! I drove up and down and around for about 10 mins trying to find a space (it was around 9:00am on a Friday) and just when I decided to give up and go find another cafe, I had to drive back past the cafe.

Voila! A spot opened up right at the door just as I was approching! The Universe really wanted me to go in :D

I walked in and asked at the counter if there were any groups here yet, and no, there weren’t, so I decided to order a coffee and test it out.

“Double shot latte please – thick and creamy – made with love.”

After a little while, the Barista motioned to me to come over, and she asked what I’d said after the “latte” bit, so I told her; she laughed and said that was NOT what was written down, and we both laughed. I told here I admit to being fussy, and usually make my own at home – 50% strong espresso, and 50% thick and creamy hot milk.

The Barista then poured the start of my latte, and held up the glass for me to see if I was happy with the amount of coffee.

OMG! I was soooo excited!

  1. a Barista who asked, and listened
  2. a Barista who knew what I wanted to drink!

I was in heaven as I waited for her to pour the milk, and she handed it over to me at the counter. I was beyond excited to taste this latte!

OMG it WAS DELICIOUS! 

Finally, after ten long months, I have found a cafe just 20 mins from home, where the ambience is lovely, the staff are fabulous, and the latte is divine! Woohoo!

Not long after, the ladies I was waiting for showed up, and we had a lovely chat for about an hour. I asked about other cafes like this, and wrote down a couple of suggestions. Fantastic! I now have a couple of new adventures to go on!

 

Map of Blue Infusion Cave, 2 Flinders Pde, North Lakes Qld 45090



 

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How to clean a Bialetti or moka pot

Wondering how to clean a Bialetti or moka pot?

Today I’m sharing a great video with you – I watched a few of these on YouTube, and this one from Matteo D’Ottavio is perfetto !


I’ll be honest with you – I’ve never cleaned my Bialetti after every use like Matteo does, but it’s never too late to learn new tricks :-)

I’ve been using Bialetti stove-top coffee pots since 1987, and my current one is bright pink (a birthday gift in Feb 2019). It’s been a perfect companion for the past four years!

Today I received a new gasket (seal) in the post, so gave it a good clean before making my daily latte. I’ll be sharing photos of that little adventure very soon :-)

Have a faulous day wherever you are on the planet!

Cheers

Teena

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Who puts hot water in their stovetop coffee pot?

Yikes! Just saw this YouTube Short and got quite a surprise!

What about you? Have you heard of this before … or TRIED it??

I’d love to hear what you think :-)

Teena!

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All Espresso Drinks Explained: Cappuccino vs Latte vs Flat White and more!


Please note that the contents of each coffee will vary from country to country, the information in this video is by the European Coffee Trip YouTube Channel, and their country-specific quantities etc.

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Bialetti Brikka – How to get the best crema

You know I love coffee, right?

When I saw this video today I just KNEW I had to share it :-)

I hadn’t heard of the Bialetti Brikka yet, so I was keen to know what it was and how it worked – watch this video to find out how cool this is!

Let me know what you think – do you have one of these – or would you like one?

Cheers

Teena signature for ShotOfCoffee.com with Teena Hughes

Teena

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Luis Sal making LaVazza for breakfast in Milano


Luis Sal from LaVazza in Italy meets a coffee drinker in Milano (Claudia, illustrator and songwriter) and talks about breakfast whilst making their coffee – perfetto!

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Luis Sal makes LaVazza Coffee in Newtown, Australia


These videos totally rock – they are intentionally awkward – and deliciously fun!

Thanks Luis Sal, the cockatoos, Newtown’s fabulous coffee culture and artison food stores!

I’m a long way from home, and this gave me great chuckles :-)

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Hardy Boys Cafe in Carindale

Today I needed to go to Carindale, and I don’t like malls but the Apple store is there.

Inside the mall and around the corner I found the Hardy Boys Cafe, which looks like a very busy place indeed, quite large, and across from Coles.

It’s always an adventure for me to go to a new cafe because I’m a bit finnicky about my lattes :-)

I hadn’t had breakfast so I ordered a Hardy Boys toasted sandwich, and at $12 I thought it must be substantial enough to do for lunch.

When it arrived, it looked like something I’d make in a hurry at home.

I couldn’t resist opening it up after I had my first bite, and saw a a very thin smear of avocado, with a small amount of chicken and  topped with a thin slice of cheese.

It had very little taste and isn’t something I would recommend.

I understand the coffee is their own brand, and I would need to come back and try it again before I decide if I like it. It certainly looked great and the Baristas were both delightful.

Want to check it out?

Hardy Boys Cafe in Carindale

  • inside Carindale Mall, across from Coles
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