Coffee Hero

This week I moved to a new place. Because the move was less than 7 miles, I did it myself with a little help from a friend. The move took place over a few days. Nothing too difficult.

My fellow drinkers might be able to spot the dilemma. When should I move the coffee equipment? I’ll need the fuel from coffee to accomplish the move, but the coffee equipment can’t be in two spots at once.

Photo Level Espresso from Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine Tips

I decided to split the coffee equipment. The espresso machine would be setup at one location. The french press would be at the other. The problem is that I only have one grinder. Now what?

In prior moves, I’ve used the Jackson Browne song The Load Out as my model for when to move my espresso machine. In that song, he tells the roadies to pack his piano last.

But when that last guitar’s been packed away
You know that I still want to play
So just make sure you got it all set to go
Before you come for my piano

My piano is my espresso machine. This time I moved my piano (espresso machine) first. Of course the grinder must go with the espresso machine, which left me to pre-grind a stash of coffee for the press pot. Oh the horrors of pre-ground coffee. No wonder people dislike moving so much.  

This move was fueled by a new espresso blend for me. Velton’s Coffee in Everett has an amazing espresso offering called the Bonsai Blend. It had notes of honey and lemon. It worked as both an espresso and even in the press pot using pre-ground beans.

Sources:

Velton’s Coffee – Everett, Washington coffee roaster.

Jackson Browne – Official site.

Tags: moving, veltons