Satirical Snapshots Bringing You Whimsy On A Wednesday!
I have often said that coffee is not just a drink but an occasion. As a Brit Chick my natural go-to is a nice cup of tea and a sit down but coffee has made its impact as a staple part in my breakfasting and morning mental health. When in America I opt for a bucket of cold, creamy coffee because it suits the Texan heat, whilst in good old Blighty I’m more prone to a simple flat white or an extravaganza with a floating mini gingerbread man. Like I said, coffee is a party.
Being a naturally caffeinated person I max out on three coffees before becoming unhinged so choosing my favourites is key. Nobody wants to be disappointed by the hot stuff.
Out in the dirt
Everyday I saunter off out for an hour or so with the wolfit to a local country park. Or should I call it perk? Because situated near the entrance is a little cafe serving coffee. Not just any old brew, I might add, but a coffee with a fast growing reputation for being a superior sepia supper. It’s called 200 degrees. Apparently, they roast their coffee at a lower temperature to make it smoother and tastier. Naturally, it would have been rude for me not to try.
And I have been trying it every morning for the last few weeks with rather pleasing results. After meandering through the fields I buy myself a 200 degrees flat white and park myself on a picnic bench overlooking the view. The coffee is good, the wolfit lies down at my feet and I have time to assemble the ramblings of my mind and return to my desk with vigour and focus.
Bean Thinking
One of the most wonderful things about this particular coffee are the 100% compostable cups in which it is served. On the back of the cup is written a Coffee Blog from 1642.
After reading this I understood why I felt so sprightly, what with all its wondrous benefits, but what I wanted to know most of all is what the blooming heck is Kings Evil?
Basically, if you get touched up by a King you’ll be OK.
29 Comments on The Daily Grind
Hardnox
9th Oct, 2019 12:10
Well, good on you girl. Coffee was America’s way of flipping the bird at King George III.
Jules Smith
9th Oct, 2019 13:10
And thus you have no King’s Evil!
Well, you say that Hardnox but I have noticed during my time in America that there are many tea houses creeping in. Oh yes. Hot tea, too. What goes around comes around. Just gotta teach y’all to make it properly. I should have opened a tea and crumpets cafe in America – would’ve made a fortune! 🙂
LL
9th Oct, 2019 13:10
I’m sure that Tex (the timber wolf) enjoys the mornings at the park and with you no matter what sort of brew you’re consuming. A ‘cup of mud’ is said to be “The Lifeblood of the Marine Corps”. Sort of what rum, sodomy and the lash was to the Royal Navy, as Churchill so wisely is reported to have said.
Anyway, be that as it may, quiet contemplation in a gentle land, whether accompanied by pre-sweetened tea over ice with lemon or a cup of mud is important for every art philosopher.
Jules Smith
9th Oct, 2019 14:10
Oh yes, he loves it, LL!
A cup of mud or… rum, sodomy and the lash. There’s quite a difference there! Pussers rum, of course. My grandfather was in the navy and constantly losing three days pay, three days leave, and three days rum. There’s a genetic theme here. 🙂
Bathwater
9th Oct, 2019 13:10
Jules I like a nice flavored coffee, light not bold. I have been drinking it all day lately but I think it is keeping me up at night. Everything seems to keep me up at night.
Jules Smith
9th Oct, 2019 14:10
I do too, BW, caramel and vanilla are my favourites, especially when they squirt it all over the top in little squares! YUM!
Yeah, this is why I stop after 3 or I’d be awake all night long. 🙂
Fredd
9th Oct, 2019 20:10
I guzzle the stuff (coffee) from morning ’til night. Lots of it, a habit I picked up as a soldier with no time to sleep while in the U.S. Army.
I used to drink it by the pot and went through many Mr. Coffee machines – wore them out. Now they sell the stuff in single serve Keurig units, and that’s now what fills up most of my garbage can (spent Green Mountain Keurig units). I’ve gone through quite a few Keurig machines also, as they don’t hold up very well either.
Jules Smith
10th Oct, 2019 09:10
Whenever I visit people in America there’s always coffee on the go – or readily available from a Keurig machine. Those things are pretty good and fast. That’s what I like about America – it makes life easy.
Have you ever tried a day without coffee, Fredd? That would probably hurt!
Fredd
10th Oct, 2019 14:10
No, have not considered such a drastic move in 45 years. The first day without my cup or twelve of Joe, I think I would perish.
Jules Smith
11th Oct, 2019 09:10
I agree. that’s too much of a shock to the system!
Masher
9th Oct, 2019 21:10
Don’t mind the occasional coffee, but I’m more of a tea man, to be honest.
But, maybe I should drink more coffee… my dropsy has been giving me right jip of late.
Jules Smith
10th Oct, 2019 09:10
That’s cos you’re an English bloke, innit though!
Yeah, I can imagine – I think it needs a bit of Java to perk it up. 😉
the late phoenix
9th Oct, 2019 22:10
The Daily Grind: I coulda sworn that was a morning gabfest once…
I drink only Pink Drink at Starbucks now……and I don’t care…
I want your Royal Touch all over my body, Miss Queen of England!
queen’s evil: is that like when Maleficent develops a crush on you?
speaking of, let’s go see Joker this weekend, mah dahlin, it’s the perfect date movie!
*)
Jules Smith
10th Oct, 2019 09:10
It must have been…;)
I’m very sparing with my Royal feeler, my sweet. I’m more of an “Off with their heads” kinda Queen.
I can’t wait to see it! Supposed to be very dark. You bring the Cinnabon, I’ll bring the smile *)
MIke_C
10th Oct, 2019 17:10
“The hands of the king are the hands of a healer, and so shall the rightful king be known.”
Jules Smith
11th Oct, 2019 09:10
This sounds like it should come from the Bible but we all know it’s not!
I see your wizardry here, Mike…:)
WellSeasonedFool
10th Oct, 2019 20:10
Circa 1965, Waterloo Station (London, I believe) at the diner counter ordered a cup of coffee. Came half coffee, half milk. Drank it but requested another with no milk. The lady gave it to me and muttered, loud enough to be heard, “Barbarian”.
Jules Smith
11th Oct, 2019 09:10
Ha! Well, you will be pleased to know that the Americano is now widely accepted here!
More importantly, WSF, I am putting this comment forward to 200 Degs as I think it should be the next coffee comment wrapped around there cups.
WellSeasonedFool
12th Oct, 2019 22:10
Ha!
Terry
12th Oct, 2019 13:10
Coffee : Hot, black !
Tea : Iced, sweet !
Crumpets : Krispy Kreme glazed !
Cheese : Velveeta !
Grits : See Cheese !
That’s all I got ta say ’bout that.
Love Ya Girl ??
~ Your Forever PPS
Jules Smith
12th Oct, 2019 19:10
Oh, what a little amuse-bouche you are, my PPS!
Tea – hot with cold milk.
Crumpets: Those with holes in and smeared in Lurpak butter.
Cheese: Cheddar. Non-squirt
Grits: Suitable alternative to Tarmac
Here endeth the PPS lesson.
Love ya more then! XXXXX.
Terry
12th Oct, 2019 22:10
I’m sure you counted on me having to look up the def of “amuse-bouche”, (which I did ) and now I know it is “another term for amuse-gueule”.
You continue to make me worldly !
~PPS ?
Jules Smith
15th Oct, 2019 18:10
Of course! I applaud your curiosity and thirst for learning, PPS! It’s one of the many things I love about you! X
Mike_C
15th Oct, 2019 18:10
“I like my women the way I like my coffee.”
Scalding, bitter and over-caffeinated.
Jules Smith
17th Oct, 2019 09:10
Or from a third world country and going cheap? 😉
Brig
20th Oct, 2019 18:10
Jules for the win!
Jules Smith
21st Oct, 2019 16:10
Hear Hear! Thanks, Brig!
LSP
26th Oct, 2019 04:10
Such a great coffee post and then there’s King’s Evil. Some call this Wallace Simpson, others Meggin Markel and others again the repellent Soubry. Obviously a mystical quality of curse.
Jules Smith
27th Oct, 2019 08:10
Oh, there’s plenty of King’s Evil around here these days, LSP!
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