As far as coffee goes, I’ve undergone a sort of de-evolution over the past few years:
- December 2009: First started drinking coffee
- January 2010: Spied classmate with “to go” French press thermos
- February 2010: Purchased first Starbucks french-pressed coffee, with four servings. Insomnia for days.
- November 2011: Received first french press from Ari; promptly dropped and broke it in a caffeine fit
- December 2011: Received mini drip coffee maker from Ari
- January 2011: Observed my friend Will roast coffee beans and took home a batch…unopened to this day
- November 2011: Became obsessed with the espresso at Phoenix coffee
- December 2011: Became obsessed with the Americano (espresso in water) at Phoenix coffee
- February 2012: Became obsessed with the Speedball (espresso in coffee) at Phoenix coffee
- May 2012: Brief flirtation with Monster energy drinks; subsequent downward spiral of personal standards
- September 2012: Regular coffee
- November 2012: Regular coffee
- January 2013: Instant coffee
However, now that I know how to make proper steamed milk I have the key ingredient to a luxurious cup of coffee. All I need now is the Autobiography of Harry S. Truman Sunday New York Times Crossword Puzzle Monday New York Times Crossword Puzzle latest vampire novel back of a cereal box.
Ingredients (including hardware)
- 1/2 – 1 cup milk (I used almond milk, but I bet you can make even better foam with 2% cow’s milk)
- A glass jar for microwaving that is at least double the volume of your milk
- A milk frother ($2.99 at IKEA in-store or World Market)
- Coffee (stronger than usual, because the un-frothed milk will dilute it out)
