Archive for September 28th, 2009
We’ve all had those mornings – for whatever reason, simply getting out of bed feels like a Herculean feat of will and physical strain. With our eyelids still fluttering closed and our mind fully set to “sleep mode,” we trudge to the kitchen for that morning delight. Coffee is the fuel that gets us going and puts us in the right frame of mind to do our jobs. Unfortunately, coffee alone isn’t always enough.
Before you start to fret, don’t worry: The solution is more coffee. A beverage fondly dubbed a Shot in the Dark could be just what you need to kick your morning into high gear. Begin with a traditional brewed coffee – using gourmet ground beans will improve the finished product, although Folger’s will do in a pinch – and then bump it up a notch with a shot or two of rich espresso.
You can utilize espresso machines of any style and quality to make this beverage. Just pour some regular joe into your mug, leaving enough room for that extra kick of espresso. Brew the espresso shots and pour them into the coffee, stirring as needed. This drink gives you the lasting energy of a slowly sipped cup of coffee with the added burst of espresso. In other words, it’s the best of both worlds.
The best part of waking up is: coffee in your cup! As I’m sure we’ve all learned to sing along to this notorious jingle – that’s really a Folgers’ commercial – we can all agree on one thing, coffee is a must have in the morning. Not only desired for its bold and rich flavors, coffee invigorates the senses of its drinkers. Perfect for on-the-go consumers who carry their colorfully decorated travel thermoses to work or ideal for the stay-at-home morning drinkers who leisurely read the paper in their bathrobe, coffee is a morning beverage selection shared by many.
To brew the perfect cup of coffee every day, you must have the perfect coffee maker. And while I’m not here to sell you on a specific coffee-maker brand, I can’t stress enough that the differences between a $15 coffee machine and one that costs $65 are inexplicable. Of the necessary steps to produce excellent coffee, owning a quality coffee machine is high on the list. So don’t grind away at yourself as you pine for a several-hundred-dollar machine, choose a model that’s sound in performance and you’ll be brewing in no time!