It is funny how tastes do change. Since getting my coffee machine we have only had coffee from home, the Sea Bar, Mecca, and Single Origin. So all with fresh beans. But my wife and I went to visit family in Newcastle and went to a cafe that my family always goes to and my wife and I decided to brave it and give a flat white a whirl. I think I have converted my wife to coffee snobery as a result. Was just so bitter and think froth, dont think they know what microfoam is. After screwing my face up with my first sip I turned and looked at my wife and said "well what do you think", she just smirked and said "I am not saying anything because I dont want to be as bad as you when it comes to coffee". We both felt compelled to swallow the rest of our cups as to not offend the owner who has built a friendship up with my Dad. Goes to show you can have a decent machine and grinder but if you dont have fresh beans and have decent barista skills it all comes crashing down.
They do have a good range of teas so next family event there that is what I will be having. As a side note my sister made the best slip up when she said my dad used to go into the coffee shop and talk to the "barrister"
Of course she meant barista, but is not a coffee drinker at all so will forgive her on this one.

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