Clear blue sky

When you start working with a new company it is often hard to find your feet and settle in to the new crew, with Blue Sky I feel like I am going to fit in well with these guys. I feel the passion behind the bean and I feel confidant that I will be able to make a difference here.

Of course I will wait for Stefano to finish before I make any major changes to how things are being run, I don't want an angry Italian after me. And besides it's not bad, it's just not how I would run things. He will be missed by some of the locals and I can see why. Ciao, Stefano!

I am loving being back in Coffee again. I really did miss it. It feels like I am home again.

We had a open door night last night where we invited a few people to the Roastry to show them how the place is run and to fire up HG and do a small boutique roast.

This will be a regular thing once we start the ball rolling. Join us on Facebook to keep in touch if you want to experience it.



It smells sooo good. Not many people know this but it tastes fairly crap once it is fresh from the roaster. It has to sit for a few days the finish releasing it's gasses before it can be ground and extracted.

I have my first take home beans (Ebony & Ivory) to try out on my domestic machine in the morning so I will let you know how it goes.

ciao belo!

"Life is too short for bad coffee."

Blue Sky Coffee!

I might be jumping the gun a bit here but I am too excited to keep it to myself... I have a job with Blue Sky Coffee!!

I have no idea what my job title is yet, that is to be defined on Monday. All I know is that I applied for a role as a Barista and they saw more than that in me and are creating a role for me. I set my terms and they agreed. I will know more as of Monday.

How cool is that!

So no more will I gripe about selling lights and begrudge going to work. I will spring out of bed knowing that there is passion in what I do and it is being recognized and appreciated.

My two job interviews gave me a good opportunity to scope there vibe and taste the bean. One of six blends. I was dubious at first glance into my cup because it had that ominous dark hue which could mean burnt. But again that was dispelled by a beautiful rich smooth flavour. They gave me the Ebony & Ivory blend.

The factory is a huge open plan space with the roaster on display at one end and a cafe at the other. Hanging from the ceilings are a few very expensive but very sexy bikes and some huge Kangaroo paw art pieces. There is contemporary Aboriginal art pieces on the walls and a few luxury cars in the main space. Perfect place to sit and chat or read quietly while the afternoon waists away without you.

I will be seeing a whole new side of things in a couple of weeks but worry not my friends I will still bring you the great news when I find great espresso. BSC or not.

Give me a few weeks to settle in and then come in and say "Double espresso please!"

www.blueskycoffee.com.au

- Shot on location.

Cosy corner cafe

Our next day was a little more relaxed as the gig was done.

I decide to give the coffee cart a go. It is set up out the front of a framing and gallery shop and the Surf Dude owner is behind. Driving the machine. I think I threw him off his game a bit when I asked if the machine was plumbed I. Or not. His look was like " no-one ever asks about my machine".

He was using Pioneer coffee and I am sure he got all elements of the pour right. It smelt great.

My double was great. I could taste the subtle hazelnut and cocoa flavours under the smooth soft velvet crema.

Laurene's latte however. The dude Burnt the milk. There is no coming back from that. I don't care how good your pour is if you go and spoil it with ruined milk.

I know I should have gone back and let him know but we where already on the beach and the focus was on baby's first time on the beach.

After that we went on down the coast towards Brisbane and we decided to find a place to stop for lunch. We have a grand vision of eggs benedict on a beach boardwalk somewhere. But our vision was smashed a bit when it seemed we had driven past all the good stuff.

With limited choices we stop at a place called Golden Beach. Not really what we where looking for to be honest. The beach was several blocks away and obstructed by unit blocks. No board walk either. We figure the best the limited options is a place called Cosy Corner Cafe. The best is used loosely here. They had fair trade coffee and eggs benedict on the menu. Sitting outside in the shade and in a cool breeze we reluctantly order or brunch.

My coffee is the first thing to arrive and it looks promising. Nice light crema and the aroma was sweet. I enjoyed it. It was a surprise.


Then came the food. BLT, does not mean burnt limp toast! Old lettuce is not meant to be served to customers is it Gordon?! And with no mayo. Oh the humanity!

And eggs Benny. Not too hard. Really. Microwave sauce? I mean really. Is Hollandaise sauce that hard to make fresh.
Lucky this is not a blog on Eggs Benedict eh?

Coffee. Tick! Food. Bup bow!



- Shot on location

Location:Kift St,Deagon,Australia

Emjays

We spotted it on our way to our holiday unit and both said "we gotta Check that out!"

There was room for disappointment. As we walked in Laurene noticed the coffee syrups and we are not big fans of flavoured coffees. Unless the flavour comes from the bean... Duh.
The shop is setup kinda like a Gloria Jeans in dark browns and patterned cushions etc. But fortunately that is where the similarities end.
The service was friendly and the coffee, although I had to collect it from the counter when my silly buzzer went off, was dark to look at. Which worries me most times as it could be burnt. It smelt dark. But the taste was much nicer than I expected. Rich creamy tones with a full flavour.
Nice one emjay.



- Shot on location.

Location:David Low Way,Coolum Beach,Australia