Can we talk about the whole 'coffee as a personality' thing?

My barista friend in Portland said she gets annoyed when people treat their brew method like a badge of honor instead of just enjoying the drink. It made me realize I was doing the same thing with my pour-over setup. Anyone else catch themselves getting a bit too into the gear and not the actual coffee?

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3 Comments

oliviac221mo ago

Is it the gear itself or the feeling of being an expert that people get hooked on?

reese_chen1mo ago

It's the expert feeling, @oliviac22, same as any hobby.

victor_butler5025d ago

I get that. That feeling can be a real trap.