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.
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
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!
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 :-)
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?
I’m not sure when I last visited Cambridge Lane Espresso Cafe — maybe six to twelve months ago — I didn’t recognise any of the staff (which can be quite normal for many cafes).
The new staff were lovely, and as I always do, I asked which size of glass the double-shot latte would be in. From a distance the Barista showed me a glass and it looked like the normal size of a cafe water glass, so I said that would be fine.
When breakfast arrived, the serving of scrambled eggs on toast was small with one small piece of dry toast, and a little tomato relish on the side. If you like ground pepper, ask one of the servers who will bring it to the table.
The greenery on the plate was covered in balsamic sauce and it was one of those salad leaf types that doesn’t taste fresh or crisp — unfortunately one of the ones I don’t eat. I admit, I did take a bite but the leaves were not what I like, so I changed my mind.
Why is it that some chefs and cooks cover some food lavishly with balsamic? Bizarre.
The coffee was delivered in – you guessed it – a smaller glass than is usual.
Disappointed. Just a couple of mouthfuls, not enough to savour over breakfast.
The pricing of coffee is a deal breaker for me, and so this will probably be my last visit here.
$12.00 — eggs on one small piece of dry toast (ask for butter if you would like some)
$04.50 — smaller-than-is-usual double-shot latte
Lovely, friendly staff. Great location.
Air-conditioned, but luckily not enough to feel too cold.
61 Cambridge Parade, Manly QLD 4179, Australia
The opinions of course are mine — do pop in and try this cafe for yourself.
My first new coffee mugs – woohoo!
If you have any requests or questions, please do send me a message and we can chat here >>
PS – all my coffee designs are LEFT-HANDED and RIGHT-HANDED, so everyone can enjoy the coffee fun!
Teena Hughes
If you’ve been visiting my blog, you’ll know that I don’t use a French Press to make my coffee — I much prefer my Italian Bialetti coffee pot which makes espresso on the stove, and gives me a stronger coffee than a French Press.
But — I do know many people love their French Press (and I did use one for years until I switched to the Bialetti), so here’s a great video I came across today which show how to clean the plunger coffee pot and dispose of the coffee grounds in the right way.
Here’s a bright pink Bialetti coffee pot like the one I use every day at home. I’ve been using Bialettis for years, but this hot pink one makes my heart sing every time I use it :-)
Please do share in the Comments below — I’d love to hear your coffee tips!
As always, I create an appointment in Google Calendar on my iPhone, so that Siri can give me directions as I drive to each new mystery location.
Carolyn has not disappointed me yet :-) and I’ll jump right in and say that this was THE BEST BREAKFAST I’ve had in a cafe in the past 18 months (and I go to a LOT of cafes!)
The location was superb, right on the north side of the river, with all the windows along the length of the cafe overlooking the beautiful water view and the fabulously colourful ferries which pulled into the wharf right at the front.
We sat at the bar along the window’s edge and looked out as we chatted our way through two hours of fun and laughter, and we both thoroughly enjoyed the breakfasts we’d chosen:
The tomatoes were absolutely delicious, and so was everything else! Such flavour – yum yum!
I also ordered my “double shot latte, thick and creamy, made with love” (and the Baristas always remember me!), and when it arrived it looked great — but the glass was smaller than many other cafes. The $5 price tag is a bit high, but it is a beautiful spot and I thoroughly enjoyed my delicious latte :-)
My drive from the beach took less than 30 minutes, and it’s a bit off the beaten track away from the busy-ness of suburban streets which is a great bonus; it’s also very close to Eat Street, the huge foodie market.
There is a huge free carpark next door, and this place would be great for hosting events.
285 MacArthur Avenue
Hamilton QLD
Australia
Open: 7 days, 7:00am to 11:30am, 11:30am to 2:30pm
Menu >>
Map:
Let me know what you think — I’d love to hear your thoughts:
Cheerio for now,
Teena Hughes
Coffee in Paris