Caf Con Piernas Coffee With Legs

If you are planning on spending your vacation in Chile, then you should definitely go out and have a coffee while you're there. It's not just any coffee: the famous Chilean caf con piernas is served by seductive and beautiful ladies. The way they dress is optional but one cannot help feeling the coffee tastes better when served by a dark-haired Latin goddess. Caf con piernas or coffee with legs is one of the most interesting things to check out in Chile. Just think about the long legs of a sensual waitress and how good the coffee will really be.

When you step foot into this country be sure to ask your tour guide about coffee with legs. He will take you to the place where they serve the famous caf con piernas. While their order an espresso and discover the unique way Chileans drink their coffee. No, you are not in Las Vegas. And no, they do not serve any alcohol. But you have to admit that this is one unique way to serve coffee. The waitresses will impress you with their revealing outfits which keeps clients continuously pouring in to order espressos, cappuccinos or caf lattes. The phenomenon definitely attracts tourists, all of them being interested to discover what caf con piernas really mean. Forget Starbucks! This is way better!

Even though Chile is a major producer of coffee beans, the locals prefer instant coffee. And where is the best place to get served if not in such a coffee shop? If some people prefer their coffee with milk, cream or sugar, others like caf con piernas or coffee with legs. The unique tradition established by Chileans has been compared to other cultures, like the Irish for example. They prefer to have their coffee with a small part of whiskey. Chileans, on the other hand, like their coffee with legs. Talk about the best coffee shop in the world! I think you've just found it.

Whether you are a coffee connoisseur or just a tourist looking for a genuinely interesting experience, you have to try the caf con piernas. This is the kind of Chilean phenomenon that one should not miss. As opposed to other places, these stand up coffee bars function throughout the entire week, being the most crowded during the first hours of the day. As it was already mentioned, no alcohol is served but the outfits of the waitresses are definitely hard not to notice.

It's impossible to walk the streets of Chile without running into a Caf con piernas bar. Allow yourself to enter and discover a world where coffee and long legs make the best combination in the world. Include these coffee shops on your itinerary and check out their rather unique dress code. Some waitresses have short, revealing dresses. Others will serve your coffee dress with bikinis or sexy underwear. And don't be surprised to see so many businessmen sipping their espressos while admiring those natural beauties. This is a place where they come not only to have their caffeine fix! Can caf con piernas be considered a Chilean attraction? Without any doubt!

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June 30 2009 | coffee | No Comments »

Making An Amazing Cup Of Espresso

Sometimes you just want to stay in and make your own cup of espresso instead of heading out to the local coffee house. Not only that, but making it at home is a lot less money since sometimes a shop charges insane amounts for just one cup.

Probably the first and most important thing to remember is that you need to start with the highest quality and most fresh ingredients as you can find and afford. One recommendation that I have always used is to try to only keep beans for about one week.

When you are grinding beans for your next brew, only grind the amount you need for that time. If you grind too much and then use it later, the coffee will not be as fresh tasting. Grinding releases oils in the beans that give you all the flavor. The fresher the grind, the better the espresso. If you can, also use a burr grinder because they will give you a much better grind to extract the flavors from.

When buying your beans, it is important to choose lightly roasted beans. A lot of people make the mistake of using the dark roasted variety. If you use a dark roast bean you will find that your end product will be very bitter.

There are many excellent espresso machines available in many different department stores, specialty shops and online websites. Do some research on all the different machines available and read reviews as well. After you are confident in what you need and can afford, make your decision.

When you have aquired your chosen espresso machine, it may take a few trys and experiments to get the right brew but with some patience and practice, you will soon be making that perfect cup. Remember that the process is pretty much the same no matter what machine you use. You can even look on youtube for some excellent tutorials.

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June 28 2009 | coffee | No Comments »