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17-NOV-2011

17Nov11Bf.jpg

I have this theory about how to tell a good cappucino from a mediocre one. Leaving aside the strength
colour and TASTE of the coffee for the present, the "head" must have a genuinely dense consistency.
I think that a pretty fair "is-it-going-to-be-any-good" rule of thumb is the Hobbs patented SPOON
test. You stand up the teaspoon in the middle of the coffee and let it fall. If the spoon handle
reaches the edge of the cup in virtually NO time at all, leaving no trace of its movement, you know
that the cappucino is going to be pretty ordinary. If, on the other hand, the spoon falls relatively
slowly, leaving a clear furrow in its wake (one which stays without fading) the cappucino under
examination is probably going to be pretty good. It almost never fails. This particular coffee gets
a distinct pass.


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Herve Foltz27-Nov-2011 19:56
The way you daily use your camera reeeeeeeealy impresses me David! Anything turns into something beautifull!! *V*
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)26-Nov-2011 22:19
Great work,congratulation.Vote
Paolo
Guest 22-Nov-2011 23:19
Think I'll have to order a cappuccino soon to test your theory.
Fab focus on froth!
fotabug22-Nov-2011 22:57
Ummm, that looks good
LyleT22-Nov-2011 22:51
Sounds and looks like a good thing. Am going to try it next time. Perfect focus on the furrow.
slhoornstra19-Nov-2011 23:34
This one looks perfect, delicious shot! V
January Grey19-Nov-2011 05:20
thick enough to be a milkshake! Beautiful cuppajava! V~
Phillip Normanton18-Nov-2011 22:09
Well even if it tastes like ink, it looks pretty good! :)
Margot W18-Nov-2011 21:54
Love the shot and the info.
If you make it yourself you will always have a winning cup.
Guest 18-Nov-2011 21:47
Hum, very tasty !!!
Thanks for the explanations David ;-)
Long Bach Nguyen18-Nov-2011 21:04
Great details, dof, exposure
Bill Miller18-Nov-2011 20:59
Good picture David, love a coffee in the morning.