Apr 12 2008
The Importance of a Good Cup of Coffee
There is nothing so satisfying in the early morning as the perfect cup of coffee. Hot, but not too hot, strong, but not too strong. It’s a relatively simple thing to brew: a matter of finding the right balance between water and bean. I have discovered the French Press serves up a fine cup of jo., and use that without fail when I am home.
On the road, you are at the mercy of the one who prepares the brew. And it can be a disaster. Muddy coffee, weak coffee, flavored-ugh!, sugar?-never. More often that not, a disappointment. How can such a simple process go so wrong?
It makes me want to stay home.

…don’t let your host read this…
Even the stuff at the big deal “coffee shops” ain’t all that, IMO.
If you want it done right, you’ve got to do it yourself.