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martes, 15 de mayo de 2018

Coffee Etiquette: Manners at Coffee Time

Even coffee has its ground rules, which make the drinking a more enjoyable experience.

Coffee culture has gone mainstream, that’s a fact. If you live in or around any major U.S. city, chances are you've been to a couple (or more than) local coffee shop These artisanal shops can coexist in harmony even if they’re right next to a fancy Starbucks, there’s a coffee shop for every style of customer.

Manners, nonetheless, are universal, even if they seem to change from region to region, there are many global ways of being polite, the very existence of the words ‘’good morning’’ and ‘’thank you’’ are a proof of this.

Classic Etiquette for drinking coffee

Politeness know no timeline, and today, we’d like to list some practices that any educated coffee lover should apply.

Don't leave your spoon in the coffee cup/mug while holding it or drinking; place it on the saucer or a plate instead.
Don't use ice to cool a hot drink, it is an offense to the one that made your brew.
Don't dunk doughnuts, biscuits, or anything else in your coffee unless you're at a casual place where dunking is the norm (such as certain shops).
Don't extend your pinky finger when drinking from a cup, this in an obsolete fashionthat died with the Victorians.
After used, Crumple the cream or sugar empty packages and place them on the edge of your saucer or butter plate.

Social Norms That can be applied at any Coffee Shop

Manners are not a thing of the past, all the contrary, they adapt into social norms and expressions of politeness that we could all use to make the coffee experience a nicer, better one. These are some showings of politeness and social manners that you can apply whenever you decide to have a cup of coffee.

Be polite when ordering, the Barista is not a robot, say ‘’hello’’ and thank you when ordering.
Do not use your cellphone when ordering, take that call later or make that Instagram Post after you have your coffee.
If by the time you’re in front of the line you still don’t know what to order nor have your paying method ready, then please, let other people order, some of them might be in a hurry or just want to order a simple espresso and be good to go.
Be patient if you ordered more than two brews, specially if they are different kinds.
Don’t leave unexpected messes such as spills after you’re done at the table, passing a napkin over the spill will do you no harm.
Don’t sit on a big table if you’re on your own, and if you ever do, then let people sit on the same table (they have to ask you first, of course, but should be considered as well)
Don’t abuse the local wifi, sure, it’s there for a reason, but at least justify it ordering something worth the time you’ll spend on the computer.
If you pop up your laptop at the coffee shop, it’s okay to hear music if you’d like, but be considered with other customers and bring a long a set of headphones.
If you have to take a call, don’t be loud, people don’t need to overhear unwanted chattering.
Be respectful to the barista, don’t throw away some coffee on the trash bin for adding milk when you can just say to him/her ‘’please, leave room for cream’’ when ordering.
Don’t get mad or make a fuzz if they don’t get your name right on the cup, coffee shops can get loud when crowded, most names have many variants and most important, the coffee will taste all the same, so what’s the harm?
If you use the coffee shop as a workspace and decide to bring some food, make sure it’s something the shop doesn’t actually sell, you can bring a snack if they don’t sell any, but buy something to go with it.

As you have seen, dear readers, these simple manners can make a huge impact on the barista’s and the other customers day, turning a simple idle time at the coffee shop or a work meeting at a local Starbucks a more enjoyable and civilized experience for all of us, If you have any comments or want to add another social norm, please do so on the comment section below, and don’t hesitate in subscribing on our That Coffee Roasters Networks.

Only on informal occasions, it is acceptable to dunk food into coffee in public. Otherwise, it's seen as tasteless.

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viernes, 15 de diciembre de 2017

Documentaries to Learn All About Coffee

Coffee's world is more complex than you think.

If we had to encapsulate all that coffee is in one single film, one of two things would happen: either we would have to leave too many things out, or the final result would be longer than the entirety of the Lord of the Rings trilogy + deleted scenes + commentaries. You know what? Let’s add a little bit of Gone with the wind to that formula. Mmm, yes, that seems about right. Coffee is both a personal and a cultural experience, so there are simply just too many stories, too many dreams, to tell them all in one place. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be like that. These filmmakers have taken the job to tell the story of this charming beverage one film at a time. Today we’ve seized the opportunity to bring the best documentaries about coffee to the table.

Black Gold (2006)

Directed by Marc and Nick Francis, this feature-length documentary takes an in-depth look at the world of coffee production and trade. It follows the story of coffee farmers in Ethiopia, where they talk about their lives, pray for better prices, and explain that they may have to stop producing coffee because it doesn’t pay well.

On the other hand, a stark contrast is made with sights of the coffee scene in first world countries. Even though social critic is fairly clear in this documentary, the film doesn’t get too political and lets the audience draw its own conclusions. It’s a very intimate look into the world of coffee production in rural societies and leaves you wanting to learn more and more about how there’s still so much room to improve that industry.

Aroma of Heaven (2014)

A documentary about coffee production in Indonesia, Aroma of Heaven tells the story of a world that’s 300 years old. Traditional farmers, leaders, intellectuals, men, and women, all come together to think and talk about the rich culture of Indonesian coffee. On its website, this documentary is described: “more than just describing the origin of the flavor of coffee, more than just trends and lifestyle of coffee drinking, Biji Kopi Indonesia is an utterly engaging documentary film that poses the provocative question: how well do we know the coffee that we consume every day?”

A small and very curious crew, directed by Budi Kurniawan, took the job of exploring the country to understand their coffee origins. Tradition, culture, arts, faith, and indigenous beliefs contributed to Indonesia's coffee history.

A Film about Coffee (2014)

A Film About Coffee follows the production of coffee from farms in Honduras and Rwanda until its global consumption. Listening to farmers, buyers, roasters, and baristas about the crop’s economic and environmental implications both locally and abroad, the narrative travels to coffee shops in Tokyo, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, and New York, with stops in between. Dropping in on artisanal cafes to investigate how each prepares its own unique cup, this film opens a window into the little-understood world of specialty coffee.

The Coffee Man (2016)

The Coffee Man explores the extraordinary world of specialty coffee and the lengths one man will go to for finding his coffee nirvana. The journey follows the story of Sasa, an immigrant from war-torn Bosnia who found international acclaim of a different kind when he first moved to Australia in 1996, by representing his new country at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Meeting heroes, such as Cathy Freeman, gave Sasa a taste of victory that would live with him until 15 years later, when he outclassed competitors from 52 countries to win 2015 World Barista Championship (WBC) title in Seattle.

The Coffee Man takes the viewer from the farm to the cup of coffee and the dizzying heights of international competition. An event where Sasa will win at any cost, even if that requires smuggling Australian milk through US customs to attain the perfect flavor profile.

To date, The Coffee Man has screened in over 200 venues in 40+ countries and has been translated into 11 languages. It’s a different film from the more traditional ones we’ve seen on this list. So will you give them a go? Let us know in the comments what you thought and stick with us for more content!

Learn all there is to know and appreciate the art of coffee production.