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Scepticalscribe

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Jul 29, 2008
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In a coffee shop.
I feel if someone is going to the effort of providing *good* coffee then the rest of the event will go well.
Agreed.
I've been in so many meetings where they provide large flasks that have "coffee" written on an attached sticker. Those meetings tend not to be the best :)
Oh, God, yes.

Those awful machines with some sort of pump action. Ugh.

Horrors, pure horrors, and an offence to the very idea of coffee.
 
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Scepticalscribe

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In a coffee shop.
Yay!

I do wonder, though; were the espressos not delicious during the unproductive parts of the meetings?
You make a fair point.

However, the culture of the Balkans prizes both hospitality served with seriously good - nay, exceptionally good - coffee.

And, meetings with local interlocutors (irrespective of whether or not they are productive) will offer both hospitality and exceptional coffee (either espresso or their version of Turkish coffee, what they describe as "homemade" - i.e. Bosnian - coffee, strong but superb - I was offered - and accepted - such coffee at one of my meetings earlier today).

Now, in the interests of fairness, I must concede that meetings with my international colleagues can be an entirely different matter; unproductive meetings, mediocre coffee, all played before a backdrop of gritted teeth, pinched nostrils, averted eyes and frayed patience.
 

decafjava

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You make a fair point.

However, the culture of the Balkans prizes both hospitality served with seriously good - nay, exceptionally good - coffee.

And, meetings with local interlocutors (irrespective of whether or not they are productive) will offer both hospitality and exceptional coffee (either espresso or their version of Turkish coffee, what they describe as "homemade" - i.e. Bosnian - coffee, strong but superb - I was offered - and accepted - such coffee at one of my meetings earlier today).

Now, in the interests of fairness, I must concede that meetings with my international colleagues can be an entirely different matter; unproductive meetings, mediocre coffee, all played before a backdrop of gritted teeth, pinched nostrils, averted eyes and frayed patience.
Yes I know the felling and have experienced similar. Recall the good meetings and good coffee. Life is too short.
 
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GrayFlannel

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And, meetings with local interlocutors (irrespective of whether or not they are productive) will offer both hospitality and exceptional coffee (either espresso or their version of Turkish coffee, what they describe as "homemade" - i.e. Bosnian - coffee, strong but superb - I was offered - and accepted - such coffee at one of my meetings earlier today).

Now, in the interests of fairness, I must concede that meetings with my international colleagues can be an entirely different matter; unproductive meetings, mediocre coffee, all played before a backdrop of gritted teeth, pinched nostrils, averted eyes and frayed patience.

Coffee and hospitality reviews intersecting business meetings highlights the difference in work culture.
 

svenmany

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Thoroughly enjoyed several espressos, sparkling mineral water and freshly squeezed orange juice today.

And - perhaps strange to relate - I also enjoyed a number of meetings.

I also enjoyed my espresso this morning. Quigley watched me making it.

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"Can you make me one too? And another thing, will you ever take me to a groomer?"
 

Macky-Mac

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Ka'u medium roast coffee in the morning, smells like ................ victory.

Today, it's my turn for some Ka'u coffee. It's a dark roast that came by way of a friend's monthly subscription. This one tastes very much in the nutty and dark chocolate range. Being the end of the month, the package is nearly empty but something new will appear next week.
 

Scepticalscribe

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Jul 29, 2008
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In a coffee shop.
Today, it's my turn for some Ka'u coffee. It's a dark roast that came by way of a friend's monthly subscription. This one tastes very much in the nutty and dark chocolate range. Being the end of the month, the package is nearly empty but something new will appear next week.
Enjoy.

My espresso - actually, an espresso Macchiato - was greatly enjoyed this morning, served with sparkling mineral water, and freshly squeezed orange juice.
 

Madhatter32

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Today, it's my turn for some Ka'u coffee. It's a dark roast that came by way of a friend's monthly subscription. This one tastes very much in the nutty and dark chocolate range. Being the end of the month, the package is nearly empty but something new will appear next week.
Congratulations. Ka'u coffee never disappoints. Today I am trying an Israeli-Colombian collaboration coffee. Wonderful aroma, very smooth with a bright citric flavor. I detect notes of caramel and chocolate. Next week will be 100% Waialua coffee (honey processed) followed by 100% Kona coffee (both obtained during my recent travels). I cherish Hawaiian coffees of all varieties. I am eyeing the procurement of some Ugandan coffee for November consumption.
 
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