How long do you wait for your slow coffee?

 The average waiting time for a cup of coffee is between four and seventeen minutes.

Quality coffee is worth the wait

We are used to having coffee-to-go quickly pressed into our hands, but in the era of trendy slow-brew bars, we have to wait a little longer. And according to The Wall Street Journal, it turns out we don’t mind. Anyone who orders a cup of coffee made with the AeroPress, Coffee Siphon (that device with a large glass globe, take a look here) or French press is willing to wait between four and seventeen minutes.

On average, the barista spends two to four minutes preparing such a special cup of coffee, but because several cups are prepared at the same time, the waiting time can increase considerably. The delicious coffee aroma, better taste and care that go into making the coffee make waiting much less of a problem. Besides waiting longer, we are also willing to pay more for a cup of quality coffee.

Tip: The last artisans of Japan

The video series ‘The last artisans of Japan’ by video channel Nowness focuses on traditional Japanese crafts, such as making sake, mirin (rice wine), kamaboko (fish cake), vinegar and tea. The videos make it clear that an enormous amount of patience, love, knowledge and passion is needed to make products using traditional craftsmanship. Of course, this surprises no one, but the way this is shown in the videos is incredibly beautiful. Highly recommended.

Rancid butter or oil

If your butter or oil tastes a little strange and sour, you immediately know: it’s rancid. When fats spoil, they become rancid.  In principle, all products containing unsaturated fatty acids can become rancid, including crackers and cookies. How can you tell that a product containing oil or butter is no longer good? Smell it. You will immediately notice a bitter, soapy or metallic smell. Another way to find out is to check whether an oil bottle is sticky. If so, you can be almost certain that it is no longer good. When in doubt, simply throw it away. It won’t kill you, but apparently it isn’t exactly healthy either.

Sources: Epicurious, Nowness, Wall Street Journal
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