Gemstones, coffee and a weekend not to be forgotten

It started during a weekend in Clarens with my closest ones, brainstorming over a cuppa and an intoxicating experience with gemstones. I was inspired to start this blog because good coffee encompasses much more than just the cup in front of you. It is a science, a way of life, inspiring in a million ways, showcasing the life we know as well as the life we don’t. From the comfort of taste to the atmosphere surrounding it, good coffee is only good when understood by the roaster, brewer/barista. And good coffee is only good when that roaster and barista understand the heart of a coffee drinker. 

By calling myself a coffee snob, I do not see myself as superior to others, but rather a discerning consumer with a budget I will not spend on bad coffee, which is exactly what drove me to start this blog. To find the good coffee, explore the life and report on it.

Experiencing gemstones from deep inside the earth is a humbling experience, telling a story and showcasing a side of life we rarely stand still to admire. These stones are proof of long processes involving chemical reactions at various temperatures to create something stunning once it sees the light of day. According to www.gemsociety.org, the elements needed to form a gem are: Ingredients, Pressure, Time and Space.

Different variables to create different gemstones. 

Such is the making of good coffee. The end-taste is determined by these same elements, varying in the hands of the farmer, roaster, brewer/barista to ultimately create their own brand and coffee experience presented to the coffee drinker.

I will report on the beauty in drinking a good cuppa, whilst striving to capture the essence which lies much deeper.