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Hibariya (ひばり屋) cafe in Naha Okinawa is a cafe in a secret garden, the owner put a mobile coffee stand in the backyard of the house, and the yard is hidden in the alley, without sign outside of the street. But people who love their coffee will find it.
Hidden in the alley, and without fancy brewing machines,with good coffee beans and good skill from the owner Tsuji-san (辻さん), plus the great atmosphere, it's the perfect place to stop by, have a relax moment in the day.
reference:
hibariya.blog66.fc2.com/ (website/blog for the Hibariya cafe)
you can also follow the Tsuji-san with her twitter ( @hibariyasachiko )
(more photos to come stay tune~)
Kean coffee is present in OC area as one of the best place for coffee for a long time, not until couple years ago, some challengers start show up. It used to be my only coffee location in south OC, and I still go Kean Coffee once a while now. I personally prefer Newport Beach location, maybe it's because it is closer to the beach :)
Terra is a small coffee shop in Macau, (a more European style compare to US, well, should say most the coffee shop in Macau is quite small in size). The shop is up on a hill but not so far from the downtown area. Normally not so crowded, but they do have a pretty good business that people come every now and than.
As the shop is pretty small, they have only couple small table, or customers can sit on the bar facing the barista or the street. I choose to sit and talk with my barista, I do that whenever I have a chance to.
It was a pleasant experience sit close to the barista, and just like having chat to a friend and enjoy the hospitality.
I visited the shop when the owner is still preparing, warming up the espresso machine, and dial in the grinder. He did that every day, weighing the beans and adjust the grinder, carefully achieving the perfect time brewed espresso. I waited about 10min and got a great cup.
On thing the barista did different than what shop in US didn't, he will taste the coffee first (of course with a separate cup.) and make sure the coffee is good to the standard before serve to the customer. He's really seriously checking it, he re-do one of my cup because the batch of bean was not to his standard, and re-do with a new batch of bean.
So there is, one of the best coffee shop experience I ever have, which it does not have a fancy space, but just a small coffee shop up on a hill.
Continue post about Coffee Tomo in Sawtelle west LA, a.k.a the little Osaka area.
Coffee Tomo is not on the main Sawtelle Blvd, (make a turn on Mississippi Ave) so many people may missed this shop, and I think it is a hidden gem, and they have now also serving pretzels, yes, home made pretzels to go with a cup of good coffee :)
I had a cozy stay at Coffee Tomo in a late afternoon, I've got a good seat, had coffee and pretzels :P.
Terra is a small coffee shop in Macau, (a more European style compare to US, well, should say most the coffee shop in Macau is quite small in size). The shop is up on a hill but not so far from the downtown area. Normally not so crowded, but they do have a pretty good business that people come every now and than.
As the shop is pretty small, they have only couple small table, or customers can sit on the bar facing the barista or the street. I choose to sit and talk with my barista, I do that whenever I have a chance to.
It was a pleasant experience sit close to the barista, and just like having chat to a friend and enjoy the hospitality.
I visited the shop when the owner is still preparing, warming up the espresso machine, and dial in the grinder. He did that every day, weighing the beans and adjust the grinder, carefully achieving the perfect time brewed espresso. I waited about 10min and got a great cup.
On thing the barista did different than what shop in US didn't, he will taste the coffee first (of course with a separate cup.) and make sure the coffee is good to the standard before serve to the customer. He's really seriously checking it, he re-do one of my cup because the batch of bean was not to his standard, and re-do with a new batch of bean.
So there is, one of the best coffee shop experience I ever have, which it does not have a fancy space, but just a small coffee shop up on a hill.
(more photos to come stay tune~)
If you love coffee, why not open a coffee shop in your backyard?
Hibariya (ひばり屋) cafe in Naha Okinawa is realizing this idea, the owner put a mobile coffee stand in the backyard of the house, and the yard is hidden in the alley, without sign outside of the street. But people who love their coffee will find it.
reference: hibariya.blog66.fc2.com/ (website/blog for the coffeeshop)
(more photos to come stay tune~)
Terra is a small coffee shop in Macau, (a more European style compare to US, well, should say most the coffee shop in Macau is quite small in size). The shop is up on a hill but not so far from the downtown area. Normally not so crowded, but they do have a pretty good business that people come every now and than.
As the shop is pretty small, they have only couple small table, or customers can sit on the bar facing the barista or the street. I choose to sit and talk with my barista, I do that whenever I have a chance to.
It was a pleasant experience sit close to the barista, and just like having chat to a friend and enjoy the hospitality.
I visited the shop when the owner is still preparing, warming up the espresso machine, and dial in the grinder. He did that every day, weighing the beans and adjust the grinder, carefully achieving the perfect time brewed espresso. I waited about 10min and got a great cup.
On thing the barista did different than what shop in US didn't, he will taste the coffee first (of course with a separate cup.) and make sure the coffee is good to the standard before serve to the customer. He's really seriously checking it, he re-do one of my cup because the batch of bean was not to his standard, and re-do with a new batch of bean.
So there is, one of the best coffee shop experience I ever have, which it does not have a fancy space, but just a small coffee shop up on a hill.
Terra is a small coffee shop in Macau, (a more European style compare to US, well, should say most the coffee shop in Macau is quite small in size). The shop is up on a hill but not so far from the downtown area. Normally not so crowded, but they do have a pretty good business that people come every now and than.
As the shop is pretty small, they have only couple small table, or customers can sit on the bar facing the barista or the street. I choose to sit and talk with my barista, I do that whenever I have a chance to.
It was a pleasant experience sit close to the barista, and just like having chat to a friend and enjoy the hospitality.
I visited the shop when the owner is still preparing, warming up the espresso machine, and dial in the grinder. He did that every day, weighing the beans and adjust the grinder, carefully achieving the perfect time brewed espresso. I waited about 10min and got a great cup.
On thing the barista did different than what shop in US didn't, he will taste the coffee first (of course with a separate cup.) and make sure the coffee is good to the standard before serve to the customer. He's really seriously checking it, he re-do one of my cup because the batch of bean was not to his standard, and re-do with a new batch of bean.
So there is, one of the best coffee shop experience I ever have, which it does not have a fancy space, but just a small coffee shop up on a hill.
Double grinders for pourover brewing. Fuji Royal R220 DX, and Kalita Nice Cut Mill.
Why double grinder for the pourover brewing? I asked my Barista in the shop.
"The different blade design in these 2 grinders produce different flavors in your cup" my barista explained.
The burr design of Fuji R220 grinder is a teeth-like design, commonly called as "ghost teeth", it produce less powder residual, and also result in a smooth taste.
The design for Kalita Nice Cut Mill is different, and it's a blade design, and the coffee may result in a more bright and sharp taste, which may be suitable to certain bean having special flavor.
But there's one important step before grind, cleaning the burr, which if there are some other beans used in the grinder before, may have little residual mixed into next cup.
My barista in Terra, explained to me and cleaned the grinder quickly before grind the bean.
Again, it is an interesting experience setting next to your barista, having a chat while he's preparing your cup, I think it is one of the important coffee shop experience, it's a pity that many shops may ignore or trade-off for fast turnover.
Hibariya (ひばり屋) cafe in Naha Okinawa is a cafe in a secret garden, the owner put a mobile coffee stand in the backyard of the house, and the yard is hidden in the alley, without sign outside of the street. But people who love their coffee will find it.
Hidden in the alley, and without fancy brewing machines,with good coffee beans and good skill from the owner Tsuji-san (辻さん), plus the great atmosphere, it's the perfect place to stop by, have a relax moment in the day.
reference:
hibariya.blog66.fc2.com/ (website/blog for the Hibariya cafe)
you can also follow the Tsuji-san with her twitter ( @hibariyasachiko )
(more photos to come stay tune~)
If you love coffee, why not open a coffee shop in your backyard?
Hibariya (ひばり屋) cafe in Naha Okinawa is realizing this idea, the owner put a mobile coffee stand in the backyard of the house, and the yard is hidden in the alley, without sign outside of the street. But people who love their coffee will find it.
reference: hibariya.blog66.fc2.com/ (website/blog for the coffeeshop)
(more photos to come stay tune~)
Terra is a small coffee shop in Macau, (a more European style compare to US, well, should say most the coffee shop in Macau is quite small in size). The shop is up on a hill but not so far from the downtown area. Normally not so crowded, but they do have a pretty good business that people come every now and than.
As the shop is pretty small, they have only couple small table, or customers can sit on the bar facing the barista or the street. I choose to sit and talk with my barista, I do that whenever I have a chance to.
It was a pleasant experience sit close to the barista, and just like having chat to a friend and enjoy the hospitality.
I visited the shop when the owner is still preparing, warming up the espresso machine, and dial in the grinder. He did that every day, weighing the beans and adjust the grinder, carefully achieving the perfect time brewed espresso. I waited about 10min and got a great cup.
On thing the barista did different than what shop in US didn't, he will taste the coffee first (of course with a separate cup.) and make sure the coffee is good to the standard before serve to the customer. He's really seriously checking it, he re-do one of my cup because the batch of bean was not to his standard, and re-do with a new batch of bean.
So there is, one of the best coffee shop experience I ever have, which it does not have a fancy space, but just a small coffee shop up on a hill.
Pangoa is a coffee region in central Peru where my wife's favorite coffee comes from. We just came back from a 3 week trip to Bolivia, Peru and Colombia visiting small scale coffee farmers in all three countries.
Level Ground Trading imports coffee from Peru using a "direct Fair Trade" model. "We shake the hands that pick the coffee."
[Matsigenga child]
Continue post about Coffee Tomo in Sawtelle west LA, a.k.a the little Osaka area.
Coffee Tomo is not on the main Sawtelle Blvd, (make a turn on Mississippi Ave) so many people may missed this shop, and I think it is a hidden gem, and they have now also serving pretzels, yes, home made pretzels to go with a cup of good coffee :)
I had a cozy stay at Coffee Tomo in a late afternoon, I've got a good seat, had coffee and pretzels :P.
There's couple good coffee shop in Long Beach, Lord Windsor Roaster is one of them I like. It is not at a crowded place, but some where back in the alley and residential street.
The coffee shop/roastery space is quite big and spacious, and normally not crowded, and of course, the coffee is great here.
referecne: lordwindsor.com/
Continue post about Coffee Tomo in Sawtelle west LA, a.k.a the little Osaka area.
The Pretzel and Cappuccino, one of a kind 3rd wave cafe combination :P
Coffee Tomo is not on the main Sawtelle Blvd, (make a turn on Mississippi Ave) so many people may missed this shop, and I think it is a hidden gem, and they have now also serving pretzels, yes, home made pretzels to go with a cup of good coffee :)
Hibariya (ひばり屋) cafe in Naha Okinawa is a cafe in a secret garden, the owner put a mobile coffee stand in the backyard of the house, and the yard is hidden in the alley, without sign outside of the street. But people who love their coffee will find it.
Hidden in the alley, and without fancy brewing machines,with good coffee beans and good skill from the owner Tsuji-san (辻さん), plus the great atmosphere, it's the perfect place to stop by, have a relax moment in the day.
reference:
hibariya.blog66.fc2.com/ (website/blog for the Hibariya cafe)
you can also follow the Tsuji-san with her twitter ( @hibariyasachiko )
(more photos to come stay tune~)
One of my favorite spots for coffee in west LA.
What did you have for coffee today?
Have a great weekend!!
Hibariya (ひばり屋) cafe in Naha Okinawa is a cafe in a secret garden, the owner put a mobile coffee stand in the backyard of the house, and the yard is hidden in the alley, without sign outside of the street. But people who love their coffee will find it.
Hidden in the alley, and without fancy brewing machines,with good coffee beans and good skill from the owner Tsuji-san (辻さん), plus the great atmosphere, it's the perfect place to stop by, have a relax moment in the day.
reference:
hibariya.blog66.fc2.com/ (website/blog for the Hibariya cafe)
you can also follow the Tsuji-san with her twitter ( @hibariyasachiko )
(more photos to come stay tune~)
Sorry for the lazy update, I am already in the holiday mood.
I am continue the coffee trip posts, and it's far from the end, there's a lot of place to cover.
Today I am introducing Coffee Tomo in Sawtelle west LA, a.k.a the little Osaka area.
Coffee Tomo is not on the main Sawtelle Blvd, (make a turn on Mississippi Ave) so many people may missed this shop, and I think it is a hidden gem, and they have now also serving pretzels, yes, home made pretzels to go with a cup of good coffee :)
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