Merry Christmas

[Janus]

Thanks Simon, hope yours is going well too. I’m unsure how the coffee tastes, have arrived with a head cold so I’m not able to taste much, in any case it’s caffeinated so I’m getting the key requirement.

The flavour expectation of coffee here is much different than Australia. I’d say we are a little spoiled (in most metro areas anyway), in Japan most people drink weak Americano, roasted well into 2nd crack, and very well aged...from my limited experience (yearly holidays here for the last 15 years).

Have this pipe dream of moving here for a few years and opening a coffee business, Australian style coffee is too strong for most people here, would have to do quite a bit of market testing to produce something appealing to a portion of the population that would make your business commercially viable. There are specialist coffee houses, but barely anyone considers coffee to be a product that should have excellent flavour characteristics.

My opinions only, I’m no expert on the Japanese, even being married to one..

[simonsk8r]

We’re in the land of the rising sun, not sure if this qualifies as a horror story? Best we’ve been able to manage so far:



There’s a roaster nearby, will pick up some beans today hopefully..

Hehe, but it says premium!!

Yeah whenever I'm travelling I just do the best with what's available... it's actually quite fun, experimenting and seeing the best way to get the most drinkable beverage.. I'd say that's what baristas do, work their magic with whatever is put before them

Hope you're enjoying your Xmas time Janus

[Janus]

We’re in the land of the rising sun, not sure if this qualifies as a horror story? Best we’ve been able to manage so far:



There’s a roaster nearby, will pick up some beans today hopefully..

[simonsk8r]

Niiiice! I got the book "God in a Cup: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Coffee" book by Michaele Weissman

[rusty888]

I got the greatest present from the two kids. Pullman chisel big step engraved.

[Mb21]

Hope everyone had a great Christmas.

Any good presents or horror stories to share?

I had a sad moment when my present didn't arrive (ordered 17/12) and wasn't told a part was out of stock so wasn't sent but no one contacted me to say so or ask if want to choose another variation till I contacted them to see what was happening as hadn't been posted and then it was too late as I finally got a reply Friday after two days of emails, calls and inally Facebook message. Apparently it's been sent yesterday but tracking number says otherwise
Another was I thought an areopresso may be in the Santa stocking but no and it wouldn't have mattered anyway as forgot take the hand grinder and coffee so no coffee all day Christmas Day

All that sooky whinge done and more importantly it was a great time with family and my little one had a great day so 10/10 for the past few days

[simonsk8r]

Merry Christmas mate and all! Bless you bud

[matth3wh]

[emoji92] Merry Christmas y’all [emoji319]

[Yelta]

Merry Christmas Rocky.

[pamount]

Merry Christmas.

[bigdaddy]

Merry Christmas Rocky and all

Cheers.

[charzy]

Joyeux Noel.
Best wishes for those godly shots.

[shortblackman]

Best wishes to all the snobs.

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SBM

[Rocky]

"Merry Christmas to us all, God bless us, every one".

Merry Christmas Guys and may your god go with you.
I have enjoyed your company in 2017 and look forward to the same in 2018.
Here's to great coffee!.

[simonsk8r]

Merry Christmas all! I wish you all love, peace and joy. Thanks all for all your help and guidance in this great community. Stay safe and enjoy the day . And enjoy a few extra espressos too!

Much love