the art of coffee

the art of coffee

simple and soft

all of the pieces

mesmerized

all of the little details

a perfectly poured latte

espresso in a martini glass

a good night

After visiting Portland I have made it my mission

to find good coffee in my area.

I was so inspired by the coffee in Portland

that my standards for a good cup of jo have changed

...

in a good way.

I now make coffee outings only once or twice a week

and drink tea the rest of the week

...

this way it is a real treat when I enjoy a latte, capuccinno or a shot of espresso.

Last week,

Marc and I made a visit to one of my favorite spots along the Peninsula

...

Caffe del Doge.

The café has European charm and the espresso will knock your socks off.

At Caffe del Doge

I sat at the counter mesmerized with the barista's coffee art skills.

I think he could tell I was mesmerized

as he made two extra drinks just so I could take photos.

Don't worry, the extra cappuccino and chocolate espresso did not go to waste

as Marc and I enjoyed them on top of our drinks.

(good thing we had spared our coffee intake that week).

We left Caffe del Doge smitten!!

I love that even if you aren't a coffee drinker

the art and precision of a talented barista

can still be admired.

Happy Wednesday!

Bisous.