Every day can be a celebration, and there is certainly a special occasion set for each day of the year. If you are a big coffee lover, it might interest you to know that there is even a day for you. International Coffee Day is an annual event, occurring each year on September 29. Consider the following ways to celebrate coffee.
Your day of celebration begins by creating the ideal pot of home-brewed coffee. This is easy provided you have the right ingredients. Obviously, you need a pot of some kind, coffee and, of course, water, but for a truly great cup of coffee, you need to start with fresh beans and grind them to just exactly the right consistency for your particular type of coffee pot. Don't grind them the night before either, do it right before brewing for the best results.
Cold tap water is a perfectly acceptable type of water to use, particularly if your tap has a filter on it or just generally tastes pretty good. If yours has a bitter taste or you don't like it, use bottled water instead, but don't use distilled. For every six ounces of water, you will need to add about 1-2 tablespoons of freshly ground coffee, depending on how strong you like it. Also, be sure to drink it soon after brewing. When coffee sits, it quickly loses its flavor.
But that's just your schedule for the morning. When the afternoon arrives, you definitely need to head to the best possible coffee shop and order up something special. In Los Angeles, that would be Island Monarch Coffee. Located in Culver City by West L.A. College, this coffee shop is special for a number of reasons. For one thing, the beans are the highest quality gourmet beans from Colombia and Hawaii only. They also arrive while they are still green and then are roasted after they arrive in L.A. to maximize freshness and flavor. Each cup of coffee is individually brewed, so you know you are getting the freshest coffee in town.
Of course, Island Monarch Coffee offers more than just a delicious cup of coffee. There are plenty of espresso drinks, from a shot of espresso to drinks with milk and coffee, such as a caf mocha or cappuccino. There are also plenty of iced beverages made from the same fresh coffee. If you bring along someone who doesn't like coffee, there are gourmet teas, ice tea and smoothies. All of the water-based drinks include water that has been filtered at least seven times to filter out any impurities and reduce salt. So no matter what you order, it is sure to taste fantastic.
At the end of the day, you definitely will need some type of coffee nightcap. You could enjoy a nice scoop of coffee ice cream drizzled with some chocolate syrup and a sprinkle of crushed chocolate-covered coffee beans. Another option is a slice of tiramisu, which contains lady fingers soaked in espresso and liquor. Still another option would be to enjoy a steaming cup of Irish coffee, which includes Irish whiskey, sugar, the best strong black coffee and a topping of whipped cream. No matter what drinks and treats you choose, you will be sorry to see your day of coffee come to an end.
Your day of celebration begins by creating the ideal pot of home-brewed coffee. This is easy provided you have the right ingredients. Obviously, you need a pot of some kind, coffee and, of course, water, but for a truly great cup of coffee, you need to start with fresh beans and grind them to just exactly the right consistency for your particular type of coffee pot. Don't grind them the night before either, do it right before brewing for the best results.
Cold tap water is a perfectly acceptable type of water to use, particularly if your tap has a filter on it or just generally tastes pretty good. If yours has a bitter taste or you don't like it, use bottled water instead, but don't use distilled. For every six ounces of water, you will need to add about 1-2 tablespoons of freshly ground coffee, depending on how strong you like it. Also, be sure to drink it soon after brewing. When coffee sits, it quickly loses its flavor.
But that's just your schedule for the morning. When the afternoon arrives, you definitely need to head to the best possible coffee shop and order up something special. In Los Angeles, that would be Island Monarch Coffee. Located in Culver City by West L.A. College, this coffee shop is special for a number of reasons. For one thing, the beans are the highest quality gourmet beans from Colombia and Hawaii only. They also arrive while they are still green and then are roasted after they arrive in L.A. to maximize freshness and flavor. Each cup of coffee is individually brewed, so you know you are getting the freshest coffee in town.
Of course, Island Monarch Coffee offers more than just a delicious cup of coffee. There are plenty of espresso drinks, from a shot of espresso to drinks with milk and coffee, such as a caf mocha or cappuccino. There are also plenty of iced beverages made from the same fresh coffee. If you bring along someone who doesn't like coffee, there are gourmet teas, ice tea and smoothies. All of the water-based drinks include water that has been filtered at least seven times to filter out any impurities and reduce salt. So no matter what you order, it is sure to taste fantastic.
At the end of the day, you definitely will need some type of coffee nightcap. You could enjoy a nice scoop of coffee ice cream drizzled with some chocolate syrup and a sprinkle of crushed chocolate-covered coffee beans. Another option is a slice of tiramisu, which contains lady fingers soaked in espresso and liquor. Still another option would be to enjoy a steaming cup of Irish coffee, which includes Irish whiskey, sugar, the best strong black coffee and a topping of whipped cream. No matter what drinks and treats you choose, you will be sorry to see your day of coffee come to an end.
About the Author:
Debrah Elliot enjoys reading coffee blogs. To get further info about the best coffee shop Culver City or to find a local smoothie bar Culver City, please check out the IslandMonarchCoffee website today.
