Okay, coffee drinkers. Tell me if there is anything better than having that first sip of coffee while listening to the rain on a fall morning. No matter what I will step out onto my patio for my first couple of sips of java every morning. Barefoot, I love the contrasting feeling of cold on my feet with the hot liquid that warms me from the inside. The smell of fresh rain and coffee is the kind of combination that gets me out of bed in the morning and feeling excited about my day. Are you the same? The sounds and the ritual of getting my coffee prepared only builds the anticipation.
If I have your attention then I’m willing to bet you are either currently drinking a coffee and thinking about your next, or you are actively salivating while reading this and embarrassing yourself if you are in public. I love coffee just like you, and rainy Vancouver weather can be the perfect excuse to make another cup of java.
Speaking of which, it’s time to talk about the elephant in the room. Have you invested in an espresso machine? What on earth are you waiting for? I’m going to get on a coffee bean soapbox and state (in a very privileged context) that you need one, today.
Being able to craft that perfect crema on your shot of expresso from your own house is the gift that keeps on giving. If you are like me and want your cup of joe to be more of a comfort meal than a quick caffeine fix, then an espresso machine is a must. Vancouver has some top-tier coffee spots (49th Parallel comes to mind), but nothing beats being able to craft an artisan cup of coffee from the comfort of your own home. Get out the VISA and stop thinking coffee people, you need this.
PS. If your espresso fix goes beyond, check out these spots to grab an espresso martini!
Here are 8 places to get an espresso martini in #Vancouver ☕️🍸 https://t.co/dh2RxMnMHl
— Daily Hive Vancouver (@DailyHiveVan) July 4, 2022