I took photos of coffee that I had around the world. There is something that seems so sweet and tender about someone making a coffee for you (or tea), particularly when they know the way you like it. The format is a bit funky with the photos and the last two, from Africa, are out of order.
In Belgium at a cafe. |
Lennie's mom, Marleen, made this for me one day at their house See the so darling creamer and chocolate? Loved it. Nice creamy head on the espresso too. Just was the nicest heartwarming touch. |
In Paris. |
A morning coffee on the overnight Thello train the boys and I took between Belgium and Italy. You'd think it'd be bad, but it wasn't. |
I loved in Europe that the coffee and espresso cups had matching saucers. Just makes it feel so intentional. This is made by Gesi with the stovetop espresso maker. |
An early morning espresso alone... I made in the Nespresso (best ever espresso maker!) at Chuck's house. It was a sweet moment, quiet, beautiful, and the nice kitty joined me. |
On our day trip to Venice. Seems like you have to have at least one coffee there! Thankfully Natasha, Gesi's mom, was always up for getting a coffee too. |
Really, does this count as a coffee? No. It was a decedent and so sweet ice cream, beautifully presented with coffee in it. In Italy. |
Gesi's dad, Bashkim, makes her mom an afternoon coffee when he is home. I found it incredibly touching and sweet. This day he brought Gesi, Natasha (her mom) and I each up a cup. |
Gesi's family used a stove top espresso maker. These happen to be the ones at Govanna's Grandma's house. We had the same one growing up. |
This is the very special Chugga coffee Ben made me. Almost like what we think of Cowboy coffee. He gave me the better, 'less grounds in the cup' cup, I noticed. |
When we were in Moshi, and while Paul was with classmates, the boys and I took a weekend day trip to the house of an ex-pat who turns her place into a restaurant on the weekends. |
While the boys and I were on safari, we had hot water, powder coffee and powder milk. This is what happens when you don't mix well enough. |
An espresso to go! They did have lids I just didn't take one- and yes it is in Styrofoam. In Jinja |
One weekend when Paul was studying with a classmate the boys and I treated ourselves to a 'fancy' American breakfast. We thought the mint lemonade was like being at the country fair. |
Thai iced coffee in process..... Powdered milk sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and fresh milk. |
Sri Lankan mid-day snack and warm milk with powdered instant coffee. |
Funny name for coffee stand in Bangkok. Yes, it was good. |
A fast food place espresso in Taiwan! |