Espresso Addict (Rocco Coffee and Snacks)

Well, CoffeeLovers :) . How have you been ?

I often was asked, how many espresso shots that you consume a day.

It depends. Somehow if i feel tired, i'm going to a coffee shop and buy regular size coffee.

If i'm not tired i will go to a coffee shop and buy espresso too.

It's just the sizes, wether i chose to buy brewed coffee, or a single shot. 

But, i realized that i'm not that kind of addict. I'm not a Coffee Morning person. I drink milk every morning, sometimes caffeine, i just don't want to become that coffee addict. Even if i love coffee so much, i made a limit for it.

Okay then. Since i have a Blog Mascot now. I'll go check him and go ask him if he can help me with a good blog post.

Today, i'm going to

Rocco Coffee and Snack Jl, Sei Belutu NO 74. Medan, Indonesia

A unique place indeed

I interviewed Mbak Theresia (The PR and Marketing) and according to her, she believed an ancient FengShui that a place that resembles like pockets brings good luck and blessings

What a cozy sofa :)

Nyummm :)

A really nice Saeco Royal . Mas Alfonso (The bartender) give me permission to check out this awesome Espresso Machine.

Saeco Royal is a great Fully Automatic machine. And its capability in Coffee Shops is beyond doubt

And for now The.....

ESPRESSO JUDGMENT

This was a good shot. But a thin crema. I merely guess the extraction time and it was 2 seconds close.

It's not bad after all, altough it's extracted under 25. The Taste still covers it. Aftertaste are winey.

it will be good if extracted under 25 seconds :)

By the way, it was a great shot

Recommended espresso. Recommended Cafe, and great place to chat since the cozyness of the place makes a good score.

(from left to right) Mas Alfonso, and Mba Theresia

These guys are great to talk to, share coffee knowledge and more

(even look at Mas Alfonso's shirt and mine, we're bros)

:)

if you have some questions about coffee beverages, feel free to ask me

I'm also accept any opinion and critics you might have

My email princekoezk@gmail.com

Check my Tumblr as well 

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Thank you :)

New Header and Avatar Cameo Design

Hello CoffeeLovers :)

I just got a brilliant idea about making an avatar cameo for this blog
This avatar will guide you to many later posts on this blog about coffee other knowledge in coffee related.

His name is RoboCaff.

I've been trying to design it for about 3 days.

After a lot of hardwork i ask Nita's opinion :

Me         : "How about this ?"

Nita        : "What is this? a Villain?"

Me         : " -_- ' "

Nita        : "Try a little bit simpler"

Me         : " .... i guess you're right"

Nita    : "It's like Domokun"
Me     : "It's cute though"
Nita    : "Yup"

Nita     : "I like this one"
Me      : "I love this, i'll choose this :) "
Nita     : "It's great"
Me      : "I'll try naming it"

Well. i'll have him as my my servant as the guardian of this blog :)

LOL

if you have some questions about coffee beverages, feel free to ask me

I'm also accept any opinion and critics you might have

My email princekoezk@gmail.com

Check my Tumblr as well 

princekoezk.tumblr.com

Thank you :)

"Barista the Manga" (The Edge, Medan )

Hey there CoffeeLovers :)

Today i want to talk about Manga.

Yup. the first manga what ever publish in this earth is "Astro Boy". Remember? A robot kid who tries to save the world using his prototype powers. Ozamu Tesuka is a brilliant artist who brought this scy-fy genre manga up a level. And then all the manga artisans like Eichiro Oda, Fujiko F Fujio, Masashi Kishimoto, make up their own dreams and set sail in a Manga World.

Talking about Manga. I know a good one. A Coffee related manga

This is A coffee related manga. A Story about .... Nah, you read it. It's a great story about coffee making skills and others. About passion of perfection is more precise.

You should read it. I know a good skills, about coffee making skills just by reading it.

Today we found a good place in the outskirts of Medan.

The Edge. Grand Swiss-Belhotel,  Lt.27 Jln. Letjend S.Parman No.217, Medan

I couldn't got a snapshot inside of the Bar, because there was lack of lights and i couldn't got a nicequality pictures

But the outdoor part, this is just heaven. A lovely view

Like a Zen Garden

This place is relaxing. If you're just in time, you'll see a beautiful sunset in the outskirts

"Local Sumatera Tea"

A single Espresso shot served in a tea cup.

I saw them using the Saeco Royal Machine 

ESPRESSO JUDGMENT

A thick Milk-like Crema, Full bodied. Richful. But Taste Flat. Although there's a fruit-like in the aftertaste.

3.5 Stars

Many food and drinks and great beverages. This is a great place for relaxing and having great conversation

if you have some questions about coffee beverages, feel free to ask me

I'm also accept any opinion and critics you might have

My email princekoezk@gmail.com

Check my Tumblr as well 

http://princekoezk.tumblr.com/

Thank you :)

"Books" (Fresh Coffee Shop, Medan)

Hey Coffee Lovers :)

"Books". I wonder what it sounds if you heard it. On some people, books are actually unnecessary , that they should get burned or threw away at a trash can. In the other hand,, some people cannot live without it.
In my perspectives. Books are good, not all of it are good but some of it really make you think from the author's perspectives. Even some great writers put they heart and soul into the creation.

Ernest Hemingway to Irving Penn

"You took great photos. What camera do you use?"

Irving Penn to Ernest Hemingway

"You wrote great Books. What Typewriter do you use?"

Talking about books. I've found a great place.\
Fresh Coffee Shop. Komplek Ruko Royal Sumatera Jln. Jamin Ginting Km 8,5

The Right Hand of the Owner, Mas Roy, He is in charge of everything happen in the cafe

At my first tought, me and my friends are actually was going to photo hunting.

but i couldn't help myself but to review this awesome cafe in the middle of Royal Sumatera

Mas Irfan The Barista, He is a great guy to talk to :)

Yup, Nuova Simonellu Appia V. High-Volume Cafe Heat Exchanger Machine. My favorite..

"Chocolate Blend Coffee"

Yummy Taste, you should try it

A Single Shot Espresso.

ESPRESSO JUDGMENT 

Because i'm too exited talking to mas Irfan, i forgot to sipped the Espresso while at its best temperature. As you can see, i shot the Espresso while the Crema are getting thinner. 

My bad ... 

I couldn't guess what beans are they actualy use, but these beans are freshly roasted from Italy.

Low Acidity like always, Flavorful, Nutty and Mild.

It even Taste good when i Exhale :)

For Coffee Lovers. This is a nice and balanced Espresso, right at 25 sec Extraction

Fresh Coffee Shop

A great Cafe, Great Menu too. You should try their other drinks

if you have some questions about coffee beverages, feel free to ask me

I'm also accept any opinion and critics you might have

My email princekoezk@gmail.com

Thank you :)