Peter had always aspired to be a barrister but because of circumstances beyond his control (and being bored working in a legal firm when younger and impressionable), he thought the next best thing is to become an amateur barrista! hehehe

He has been brewing coffee as if there is no tomorrow, thus keeping us well watered and awake! 🙂

He has been delighting us with different blends and various types of beans. Ask at your peril about the beans, Peter will give you a blow by blow account/history of coffee from the Biblical period to the present! hahaha

Peter, The Barrista

How to brew the perfect cuppa according to Peter, the Barrista:

1. Warm the pot, weather glass or ceramic and even metal. Fill the pot with hot water and leave for a couple of minutes and then pour away, the pot should be nice and warm at that point.

2. In to the warmed pot, measure in  ground coffee, a spoonful for each cup and then another one for the pot.

3. Heat the water until near boiling.

4. Pour just enough water to cover the ground coffee in the in-built filter of the caffetiere/kettle and leave for a minute or two.

5. Pour the rest of the near-boiled water in the pot. Cover with a kettle warmer/cosy and leave to steep for 4 to 5 minutes.

6. Apply the filter plunger slowly.

Pour the coffee in cups and share.

Time to enjoy a steaming hot coffee. Ideally the coffee, if good brand, should be drunk neat, i.e. without any milk or sugar/sweetener or other additives.

Bottoms up!