Imprescindible XIX

When I was a kid my mama bought me a shirt like the one Edge is wearing in this concert, and this is the kinf of stuff almost everyone in Guatemala have had.

Round and Round and Round and....

I spent sometime drinking espressos to then jump to lattes, then to americanos, cappuccinos, espressos again and so on, each time trying to master the process and looking for the best bit of anything to accompany the drink, formulate my solo philosophy and try to be an expert in that stuff, only to find myself far from the "truth" in the next round I come along. Each round proves to open new ways and points of views, this creative process I have found very productive in other aspects of my work, design, art, photography, music, coffee.

Thought of The Day

To keep a clear head, it's important to get some time off alone.

The Best Spot

When you want to drink a coffee, it does'nt matter where or how you are going to make it, the thing is that the experience has to be good.

CNN 2011 World's Top Destinations

Where on Earth will you find yourself in 2011? Guatemala is one of the best destinations for this year...so what are you waiting for?

Mini Espresso On the Go

This 2.5 oz mini stovetop brewer makes a cup in just 90 seconds. See more outdoor stuff at www.gsioutdoors.com

2011 Surprise!

After 50 days off the bike due to a preference for running, I returned to my usual trail, just to find bulldozers have changed the ground, where there was dirt and trails now there is asphalt and flat terrain ready for building townhouses. Guatemala is growing very fast, I think it's time to change my tires or change the route.

Beginnings

Best wishes for all of you this 2011, Coffee Time!

High Roller Chair

A Karim Rashid design for Finland-based manufacturer Punkalive.
See more of his work at karimrashid.com.

Breakfast

Imprescindible XVIII

My favorite tune of Clapton.

Heritage

Not always you inherit physical features, sometimes heritage is more reflected in attitude or behaviour, this is the magic that define the path that we share in this world.

Apaneca

These Holidays we made a trip to El Salvador and visited the coffee region of Apaneca, 90km West from San Salvador (some 35 km from the Guatemala East border). These highlands are full of farms at the side of the road where coffee is planted in the shade among a very organic variety of trees. Apaneca is a tourist destination, there you can find restaurants, hotels, handicrafts shops, everything in a fresh atmosphere around 1,500 mts above sea level.

Speedster Espresso Machine

Made from stainless steel, this advanced machine features a double boiler system, electronic temperature controllers, a steam boiler with heat exchanger to pre-heat the water, a commercial grade rotation pump, two water temperature settings, a four-hole steam tip and more. See it at keesvanderwesten.com.

Peaceful Holidays

Hoping these Holidays bring you peace, love and a lot of quality time to enjoy a delicious coffee.