I know I just posted a blog, but I decided another one was necessary. This site is supposed to be about my coffee adventures, but the last couple blogs have been mainly about Port Alexander, so I thought it was time for a coffee update.
First of all, I made my first cappuccino on Sunday and it didn't go very well. I couldn't get the foam to foam enough. The milk got hot before I had enough foam to really make the cap. Other than that, though, things have been pretty good. I am starting to master my blended mocha. When I first started making them, they were a little too runny, but I'm getting it now!
I spent three days learning how to make drinks at 4 J's in Sitka, and I got a lot of pointers from my amazing friend Nessa. All the tips I collected really came in handy. There were so many things I didn't know! The most important, was that a shot of espresso goes bad in about 30 seconds from the time it starts coming out of the machine. I would never have guessed that.
Every person that orders drinks has given me nothing but positive feedback. I hope everyone is being honest rather than just trying to be nice to me and not hurt my feelings. Most coffee drinkers are not really "nice." If the drink is not up to their standards, they tend to tell you about it. But, all these people have known me since I was little, so I don't know if maybe they just don't want to hurt my feelings. I hope they are being honest and just love the coffee!
Tomorrow is another day. I will go open the shop for the 8th day in a row. I can't believe it has been a week already! It really only feels like just yesterday that I opened and was scared silly. When I made my first mocha, I had no idea if it was going to taste right.
Nessa told me that by the end of the summer I was going to be a coffee drinker. Well, after a week, I am still not drinking coffee, and I don't plan on starting anytime soon. I have of course tried a few of the drinks to taste if they are drinkable or not, but I do not like any of them, so hopefully I'm in the clear.
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Yay on your first cappucino! Don't worry too much.. you are doing great and they take a while to really master. One thing I do and I know a lot of other baristas do that helps is tilting the can that you put the milk in while your steaming it with the wand. Leave the wand tip just barely under the top of the milk. And most importantly.. just have faith.
ReplyDeleteRemember, if the milk smells... its been over heated and you should throw it out (it gives it this yucky sour taste).
I have one million percent faith in your Coral and I am happy to hear how good you are doing. You amaze me and I love you so much! Good luck on the adventures!