THE GRIND: NO. 370

Welcome to our curation compilation of sensational stories!

Community members around the globe contributed some fantastic original tales this week, centred around the one true elixir of life- coffee! We enjoyed the passion in these posts, and as all good coffee pals do, we wanted to share a cup of them with you!

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Making the Easiest "Fake" Affogato

✨"This coffee/dessert is very easy to make. The original recipe calls for espresso, but as I mentioned above, I don't have the required equipment for espresso. So I made granulated coffee, something dark, but not too dark. I added hot water to 1 teaspoon of coffee, about half the size of the mug you see above." @bemier

MORE THAN JUST A COFFEE: Discover the KOPE RIGHT Coffee Shop in Quezon Province, Philippines

✨"Inside the café, you will feel the calm and cosy atmosphere. You will also smell the freshly brewed coffee. The design of the café is very aesthetic and minimalist. There are also wooden tables, handwritten menus, green plants and a kind barista who will smile at you and greet you not only as a customer but as a special guest. They are very approachable." @desyah07

A good cappuccino blocks out the surroundings and improves the atmosphere

✨"The café's style was very pleasant. Other people might say they couldn't enjoy their coffee, but I loved it. It allowed me to escape the fast-paced airport environment for a few minutes.
The tables with black-and-white photographs of major cities around the world gave it a vintage style that was casual yet elegant at the same time. I liked that.
The service was very fast, and the staff took care of bringing everything to our table. That moment of relaxation with your coffee and dessert before boarding is priceless." @chacald.dcymt

Mug heaven ☕

✨"As soon as you walk in, you’re greeted by shelves filled with hand-painted mugs, each one unique, as if telling its own story. The designs are made by local artisans, and you can see them in the details: flowers, animals, geometric shapes, and landscapes inspired by Guatapé. Choosing just one mug was nearly impossible, but I finally picked one whose colours I fell in love with, for 25,000 Colombian pesos (about 6 USD), which I thought was very fair considering the craftsmanship behind it." @lunaticanto

COFFEE OR TEA DURING WORK

✨"At the beginning of this week, my partner and I resumed the dessert project, which we had on hiatus due to illness. Yes, both with the flu because it is the most common thing in this area right now, a lot of sick people. Although we are now more recovered, we did not stop taking the treatment, and in the middle of the workday, or during our planning meetings, we enjoyed a nice herbal tea with lemon." @annafenix

The scent of concentration: My inseparable study companion

✨"No way! I'm in the home stretch, and I can't stop. I have several jobs pending, and I'm only a month away from finishing. Knowing my schedule, I've decided to devote this morning to getting as much done as I can, so I can finish some of them completely and start on others. These days will be intense because I have to deliver this first batch on Friday." @yelimarin

Cuppa - Coffee House & Deli

✨"After scouring the menu, it looks as though they've cut down on cakes. I don't mind this as it's less temptation. They still offer a takeaway service, such as salad boxes, baked potatoes, paninis and sandwiches. We didn't have much time, so we just decided to have a cappuccino, an oat milk latte and a bowl of water for the dog! The previous owner only served cow's milk, so this was a pleasant surprise. The new owner seemed a lot more accommodating to customers' likes and dislikes. Also, the coffee tasted a lot nicer than the previous café. Plus, there was 20% off." @ellenripley

Venezuela 🇻🇪 1st Place in World Coffee ☕ in France and Tokyo

✨"Venezuelan coffee also stands out for its variety, since our coffee is grown in various regions of the country, this also makes Venezuelan coffee even more interesting and richer in variety, since each crop is different according to the population where it has been planted and cultivated, the changes of soil, climate and altitude of each place makes the variety of crops." @cvnuitter

Unique Coffee Drinking Experience at Tempo Coffee Studio: Noodle Coffee and Mellow Coffee

✨"Medan City never runs out of ideas when it comes to culinary, especially the world of coffee, which continues to grow rapidly. Amidst the many coffee shops that have sprung up, there is one place that has managed to steal the attention of coffee lovers and those who enjoy a unique atmosphere, namely Tempo Coffee Studio. " @sitinurfauziyyah

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