I must admit that I am into the whole coffee scene. For me coffee shop visits often include meeting up with a friend. So a typical Marie Miller experience goes as follows: First I take it all in – fresh coffee brewing behind the counter, chill music playing on the stereo, friends relaxing together, and people reading their newspapers. Next, I order a drip coffee (hopefully something bold like a French roast) and then my friend and I engage in a nice long conversation. What amazes me about this seemingly normal experience is that each time I walk in and soak up all the sights, sounds, and smells of a coffee shop, I get that “God is good” feeling. (Especially if the coffee is really good)
I started drinking coffee when I was pretty young (eleven I think), and I must admit that in the beginning I enjoyed the Mochas and all the other extremely sweet drinks more than straight coffee. But by the ripe old age of thirteen, quality coffee with a bit of cream was my cafe drink of choice. I especially love rich, full-flavored coffees and discovered while traveling in Europe that people in Italy and Spain know and enjoy good coffee. But my favorite cup of java is the one that my Dad makes for me in the morning. Quite often I wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee (courtesy of Dad) and make my way to the kitchen to enjoy an eye-opening, taste-satisfying, perfect start to the day. I will leave you with some coffee quotes. Enjoy!
I have measured out my life with coffee spoons. – T. S. Elliot
Thank you for your coffee, seignor. I shall miss that when we leave Casablanca. – Ingrid Bergman
“You did it! Congratulations! World’s best cup of coffee! Great job, everybody! It’s great to be here.” ~ Buddy
The movie ‘Elf’
Ah! How sweet coffee tastes! Lovelier than a thousand kisses, sweeter than muscatel wine! I must have my coffee…” – Johann Sebastian Bach
-Marie
