Coffee Shop Coffee Talk

Consciously caffeinating…..most of us start every day this way. For those who don’t just percolate at home and have dolce memories of our cafe moments, this is a blog to celebrate coffee houses all over the globe! Here’s what you all shared with me!

Whether it’s a T-town favorite or from another destination….we love, love, love our coffee!!

“My favorite is Peet’s and it’s a chain in CA.

Missouri Mud Company in Raymore, Missouri.”

Double Shot right here in Tulsa. Great ambience. I go there and read. I really concentrate. They play nice music, not too loud. Lots of variety. The coffee though, is magnificent!”

CHOCS!- Coffee House on Cherry Street in Tulsa. The retro decor is unique and the art and events there are very interesting!”

Gypsy Coffee House in Tulsa– it feels like home! The coffee and snacks are yummy and great people work there, too.”

Stella’s in Denver. The best espresso ever. Across the street from the best Sushi restaurant ever (Sushi Den). Eclectic vibe with games and books. Always the perfect ending to a great evening.”

Topeca in Tulsa! Their friendly baristas and smooth, creamy lattes are the perfect start to your day.”

Laughing Man Coffee in NY. It supports small coffee farmers around the world. It is in Tribeca across the street from a favorite restaurant of ours. Plus you never know when the kind owner might be there, Hugh Jackman.”

“Fair Fellow Coffee in Tulsa. It’s bright and open.”

Starbucks in Corfu, Kanoni Bay. It’s a clifftop view with delicious Greek pastries. It’s located in an area where a James Bond movie was filmed.”

“Quay Coffee in Kansas City- The location is quaint and the ambience is so interesting with the bank vault that is still in there left over from the days when there was a mafia presence in that district.”
                                                                 Gina’s Cafe Frappe Recipe
 ingredients:

2 teaspoons instant coffee

cold water

2 tablespoons evaporated or regular milk

pinch of nutmeg

pinch of cardamom

ice cubes

Shake or blend the coffee, cold water and sugar until it reaches a foam. Add the ice and pour into a glass. Add milk or water.

The history of coffee: How did the universe discover this libation, this concoction? There are various legends but most all originate with the story of an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi who observed the vigorous and energetic behavior of his goats who had consumed the coffee beans. Another legend states that birds had been eating coffee “berries” which led to the making of “kahve”, an Arabic word for coffee. After experimenting with roasting them first, then boiling them, the brown liquid started to be used to cure the sick as well as being used for religious practices. Monasteries and Popes chimed in with opinions that coffee was the “devil’s drink” and it was even banned by some churches. Eventually, when the coffee drink spread through the world, coffeehouses became public. The first one was reportedly recorded to be in Damascus in 1530. Another legend states that Captain John Smith brought it to Jamestown. Soon after, in approximately 1645, coffee houses appeared in Italy, then London. ……So, there’s some coffee talk for your next coffee shop visit and convo. A follow up blog about favorite coffee styles and more recipes is around the corner!

 

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