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What’s Good?: Cappuccino

Our baristas all have a favorite of the moment; What’s Good? hopes to get the word out about what we’re all drinking.  This installment comes from Jeff Batchelder at Millenium Park, and shows that sthe best offerings are sometimes those that are the most basic, comforting, and delicious.

That's a darn good cappuccnio.

That's a darn good cappuccnio.

I like a cappuccino because it’s the perfect amount of milk to espresso to foam ratio. There is enough volume to a cappuccino to spend a few minutes drinking it without sacrificing the quality of the drink. It also should be made to the temperature that opens up the sweetness of the milk but also where you can drink it immediately if you want to. A well-made cappuccino requires more skill and attention than you would initially guess to come out just right, so when I go to a new coffee shop, I’ll sometimes order one to size up the place.

There you have it folks, straight from the barista’s mouth. And, for good measure, a few shots straight from the barista’s pour.

Here it comes...

Here it comes...

And boom goes the dynamite.

And boom goes the dynamite.

What’s Good?: Cold Brewed Purple Jade Oolong

Our baristas all have a favorite of the moment; What’s Good? hopes to get the word out about what we’re all drinking. This installment comes from Goodrich at the Millenium Park location.

He looks so happy with that cold brewed Purple Jade Oolong!

Goodrich looks so happy with that cold brewed Purple Jade Oolong!

Cold Brewed Purple Jade Oolong

I stopped drinking about five months ago (DON’T JUDGE ME!). So I didn’t think I’d taste hops ever again. Then I cold brewed this tea. Blam! Sweet, honey hops like I had never even tasted in my favorite IPA.

There you have it folks. A ringing endorsement of the Hario Iced Teapot.  If you ever see Goodrich at the Millenium Park store, ask him about cold brewing through one of these babies, and he’ll set you up so you can create the results at home!