tea and coffee
Vivace, off Broadway , Seattle Wa(10-2007) this store now closed
Yikes!
I don't know what happened, but having a little
cubbyhole here on the internets for the last 3 yrs,
somehow, the "blog of note" has seen to take
notice, just when my very own computer has
to end up for some dire service ; (
update = 1-9-2009
After a lengthy call to Mumbai
and assurance that Dell replacement
discs will arrive in 2-3 busy-ness
days, I should be up and running
next weekend.
Thanks for all your very nice
comments and I look forward
to visiting your blogs then.
Cheers!
click photo to enlargeMaster Italian craftsmen fashioned copper
and brass into tall sculptured Espresso machines.
Glistening and golden masterpieces, crowned with
an elegant eagle, this became the beginning of:
the Espresso Era........ 1933
123 comments:
Expresso has only been around 76 years? I thought it had been around much longer.
nick: Pavoni had a patent in 1903 and they started to sell machines in 1905. Their machines made it to the US of A in 1927. From there, it escalated......
That's the best I could come up with, with my limited knowledge.
My brain is a bit fuzzy ya know ; (
Nice to C U! ; )
what a clever, clever ad campaign the Atlantic and Pacific dreamt up ! The two genteel tea-or-coffee* ladies look straight out of Hogarth.
* I'm having my daily spot of after-lunch espresso as I look at this. Love espresso and those copper espresso makers are works of arts in themselves.
Bon dimanche to you, cm.
Love it.
"I love coffee, I love tea..."
I've been drinking a lot of black tea lately, since I realized coffee gives me a sour stomach.
Hargate's of London makes a killer English breakfast tea.
Ah espresso ... what a fabulous buzz.
I have yet to acquire a yearning for espresso.... not that I disliked the few cups I've had, but not a preparation I seek out....
but it does seem so civilized a drink!
as rlb said clever campaign. whatever happened to the atlantic and pacific tea company - inquiring minds would love to know!
Now I get it! It took me a minute.
Hi! C.M.,
I really like to drink coffee and enjoy the different flavor(s) and taste of some tea(s).
I also enjoyed taking a "peek" at the atlantic and pacific tea company poster(s) that you posted.
I wonder if that is only "one' poster or "two" separate posters?
Tks,
dcd ;-)
rlb: Yes, if only advertising today was so clever. And the older machines are by far a work of art. Nothing like a nice, smooth tasting espresso, to be sure.
megan ; )
reya: There are so many fine tasting teas. Like coffee, fresh is best.
kimy: If made correctly, it's quite satisfying and you actually drink less than you would a whole cup of coffee ; )
I've never researched the company. Back then, according to the trade cards we have and have seen, there were many a company importing.
kurt: Finally.....
dcd: It's actually one trading card, turned upside down. ; )
Frothy-Coffee Love It!
It's funny with Me & Tea..........Being English + Drinking it as a kid ...........when coffee here was rare & instant (or syrup.YUK!)..i drink very little Tea these days......These Days The Beans Rule For Me !!!!
I haven't made my daily espresso yet... but I will.
aaah tea.
couldn't do without it.
i like pictures.
great blog you have there. love coffee and this blog will be my daily fix =)
As my focus comes from coffee
the bean is my messiah. Before children were diagnosed with
adhd, and given ritalin, my mother thought the java might do me some good. It worked, it continues to work,
and for that I'm grateful.
Blessed is the coffee bean, for within it's roasted goodness, lies the true and shining path.
amen
great blog. love how you turn coffee into well...sort of an art...thanks for sharing!
Classy blog, great illustrations!
What a great blog! I'm drinking a cup right now! :)
Congratulations on being chosen as a Blog of Note! I've enjoyed my first visit to your blog immensely! Coffee makes my world go round. I'll be back. :-)
Nice blog! have you thought on doing a subject about the differend kinds of coffee they drink in the world - in several E.Eur. countries they drink coffee with the grounds in the cup, etc....just a thought
cheers, jeannette
Ahh!...Hi! C.M.,
Congrats!...On being chosen the blog of "Note!"....
dcd ;-)
I do not think that I have ever, once, tasted anything good, when tea and coffee were combined ... must be my taste buds or either I've never had it fixed right.
Any suggestions?
Hello from Greece!!!
I wish you a happy new year !
Nice Blog
Uh oh, what's a "blog of note?"
Got your email. I'll post you a letter soon, shall I?
Love your site. I buy organic, fair trade beans that are roasted on our island so I like my coffee too! Mouth is watering ... must go do some grinding and drinking!
Barbara writes as Daisy who doesn't know the pleasure of a good cuppa.
CONGRATS11 on being the 'Blog of Note'.
have started reading your back posts...
...I will keep coming back!
...*this Blog is worth 'a hill of beans'* :D
come back soon!
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I enjoyed your blog. Quite informative... though, I have no clue what purpose this information will serve me. :D Congrats on the "Blogs of Note" and I wish your PC a speedy recovery...
Congrats on being a blog of note! Of course, coffee is fab, and so must be your blog, being partly about coffee.
Cheers.
Congrats on being chosen Blog of Note. Well deserved.
That top picture is great! Looks dee LISH us!
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Nice to meet you. Coffee: don't leave home without it!
wow, do I want one of those drinks in that photo!
Found you through the old blogs of note - whaddya know, tonight is the first time I've actually checked the feature out! Congrats!
Dennis says congrats and Dennis would take credit for your blog getting this blog of note thing, except that Dennis has "tell fewer lies" as a New Years resolution.
Coffee .... nice set up.
and I like that craft paper bag too !
I enjoyed your blog. Quite informative. Very Nice Thank You!
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i would put ads up top and become a millionaire!
I Love your Blog! ! !
Cool blog.
Blog of Note!!!! Congrats!!
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm,coffee :)
I like the double faces on the card!! Neat.
A blog about coffee/ liquid of life! yay!
espresso !
remember when gene hackman was gonna make espresso for the frankenstein monster peter boyle? that was funny.
I thought I left a message earlier, but maybe it didn't post? Just wanted to congratulate you on being "Blog of Note" for today! Great blog. Congratulations!
Good afternoon,
your blog is quite entrancing. I love the little cartoons. Well done to becoming a blog of note. I'll be sure to mention you on my blog. Drop by sometime
♥Clairzy
Have you seen the little espresso machine by Mokona that resembles a little Mokona stovetop espresso maker? If not I'll e mail you the advert pic .
Hi! Your blog is very nearly as good as a nice French Roast! Cheers.
Ish
Kodiak, AK
p.s. I raise a cup to the peace we so sorely need.
Kind of crowded in here, congrats on being notable.
You ALWAYS do hit the Right Note!!!
What the other 42 commentators said.
I just found your blog! I appreciate a great cup of coffee, daily. Tea is a big favorite of mine after lunch and before bedtime. I plan on coming back through to browse your blog when I have more time!
Have you read "The Flavours of Coffee" by Anthony Coppella, great book
The picture with the latte with the lovely leaf and scone? crescent? makes me want to be there. I'm sorry if I understand correctly that that shop is not there anymore.
Happy to have found you!
very interesting site! i love coffee. :D
Great blog,
I love coffee too,
usually I drink 4 cups a day,
do you think it's too much?
I like the quote from TS Eliot on your blog.
Hi! I must say I love your blog. I'm a coffee addict and even though I haven't drunk yet my coffee today your blog ispires me.
Elaya
You have a great blog, congrats for being blog of note. I am partial to Turkish coffee myself. :)
Love the pictures and that beautiful coffee scene!
Hey I love coffee and have only just come across your blog, which is great btw! And I hope you sort out your computer troubles soon.
Best.
A Brilliant research work efficiently edone..how you got all the details..ceratinly an exceptional blog..would love if you can visit and comment on myb blog..
very interesting blog!!!! i got to learn new things abt expresso
I'm a big fan of coffee! And of the artwork on your blog! :) Congrats on the blog of note....so glad I stopped by. :)
Congrats on blog of note.
mmmmmmmm coffeee
deadlynotes.com
Coffee is the best, I crave it all the time.
It...unfortunately hates me and stops me sleeping.
congrats on being listed as a blog of note! I'll be sure to return and spend some time reading your blog.
dogsdeservefreedom
some great picture are there!
Congrats on the blog of not. You have a great looking site!!! I love coffee and I really enjoyed your art images. I'll be sure to be back.
Cheers!
Nice blog.
It talks about coffee and tea.
But, what about the "Kopi luwak" from Indonesia.The most expensive coffee on the world.
Salut.
Hey, greetings from Brazil!
Very nice blog, hope u can stop by mine too! Have a great 2009, see you buddy!
Just came across your blog. It is very informative.
I love a good cup of coffee anytime of day, also love teas.
Enjoyed a glimpse into your blog, as I look forward daily to my first cup. Congrats on Blog of Note.
Had to check out a blog with such a cool title! Will have to check some more of the material later, but so far, so good. Better make some coffee before I start reading :-)
Congrats on being picked as a blog of note. I just love your blog, you deserve it.
It's funny, I came across you're blog. I've been pulling my hair out trying to find a retailer of Ireland coffee; the original A.C.diner coffee. Only occasionally will I find it at the local supermarket. I guess I'm going to have to break down and buy a case. Personally, I believe coffee should be like whiskey; as smooth as possible. Not burnt like "char"bucks.
Nice site!
Happy New Year, Coffee (and to all in your crowded, well kept blog-home!)
Hope this one's a Great one for you.
congrats on the deserved nod on 'blog of note'
Like you need one more comment, but I love you collages. Used to work in small coffee shop, this brings back memories.
great blog
You have a beautiful blog. So much beauty to drink.
cheers, love coffee, love the blog!
You are the blog I have been looking for my whole life.
love all the old pics you've found... E
i to am loving coffee in quantities far too high to let the normal person function!
newman
good to see..
Hey, nice blog.
I have a tip for you, you should have more music on the blog.
I´m using http://musicpirate.org/
That works well, you can make playlists or download and link songs.
Have a nice day
congrats on the award. Well deserved. I love your banner. It's so different and perfect for your blog.
It was a happy day for him when he gave us our new lives, through the truth of his Word, and we became, as it were, the first children in his new family. JAMES 1:18 LB
Like your blog - especially from its visual side..
what a great day to be Blog of note! I was just commenting to say I miss Seattle and will be visiting for Norwest Con! YEA!
Yikes, it's really crowded in here, now !
I had a French Roast a few hours ago.
the coffee looks very good!!
BLOG OF NOTE!!!
Oh yeah!!
I love tea, too^^
Your blog is very great!!
congratulations! i've been reading your comments over at tony's...
Cool site!
Honestly, don't worry about catching up over at my place. You've got waaaayyy too many places to visit. I'm fine with it!!
(hope you're back up and running soon) And btw, these cups are beautiful.
My Italian grandmother thought I looked ill as a child, because I was so fair. She used to beat an egg with milk and vermouth and slowly add expresso-what a great milkshake but I guess I developed a love for coffee long before I went to school.
Lee
Greetings from Tokyo! I do like those 2 illustrations - how clever!
congrats on the blog of Note recognition....enjoyed reading ur Blog post
Well Congrats Coffee. You certainly deserve this recognition!
Nice Blog man !
Coffee supplements my blood
Holy smoke! Did I come upon the perfect blog or what!
I love coffee and coffee lore and stufff -- where have you been all my blog life?!
I've come across a few mentions of Hargates Tea -- I'm not much of a tea person, except the herbal stuff my mom raised us with - te de limon, yerba buena, te de canela - all fresh stuff. But, I have found that i LOVE a good breakfast tea - Irish breakfast tea - so anything along those lines, I'll have to try. Sounds like Hargate Tea is going to be my next adventure in hot beverages.
Ciao
Hello:
i already open a new blog for the coffee aficionado, visit and leave a comment.
http://cafep11.blogspot.com/
Your expresso article and your work in general is really good. You are invited to apply for the featured author position at ourQuality Blogs directory.
Congrats for being a blog of note. What a lovely distinction. Looking forward to updates here, when the computer is back up and humming.
Bonjour Coffee,
lll comments that tremendous. It shows at least that lots of people appreciate what you are doing.
As to PC reliance, I just bought an external harddisc for back-up purposes. But the HD can die any moment and the CD-ROMS have an unknown life span.............
Cheers, stiff upper lip is required.
Georg
If you go mac, you never go back!
: )
er... trying to wedge myself in here. My Italian Grandma, (Grannie Vallebuona) used to wake me up before dawn, give me espresso, saying hurry up and drink it and get to work on those chores.
Man that coffee looks good.
http://racheteapaintersdiary.blogspot.com/
WOW!!!!!!!! Congrats on being a Blog of Note!!!!!!! I wish I could have one........
Hello! Apologize for my writing in English full of errors. I'm an Italian guy who looks a few blogs for information.
I would leave a positive comment on the post well done. My passion to write poetry, my goal would be to open a room in Paris to go on living.
Thanks for your understanding dimenticavo beautiful photos .....
a greeting Carlo
I like coffee and I like your blog-)
Congrats!
Is there any other drink?
I love coffee. Expresso or home-made, it's delicious! As a brazilian guy, I drink it a lot!
Great blog!
Thanks 4 all your nice comments, they are all appreciated.
I love coffee too and I wonder why can't we get rid of it since we know it's not healthy to inoculate some amount of caffeine into our blood vessel :)
It's like get rid of ciggy when we know the side effect but hardly.
Yay!
I love your tea pots. Especially the red one. Soooo cute!
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