When I envisioned crossing off #43, I thought I would have to buy a good quality espresso machine and learn how to steam/froth milk.
NOT. SO.
My new office has many amenities...an awesome gym, unlimited candy, many "hip" places to sit, read, and work...but my favorite by far is the espresso machine. When I heard that there would be an auto-espresso machine in the Coffee Shop of our new office, I imagined it would be one of those gas station "cappucino" machines that puts out a sickly sweet mix of milk, coffee flavoring, and sugar...calling itself "French Vanilla Cappucino". Yuck.
NOT. SO.
The machine (from which we can get unlimited drinks FOR FREE) is La Cimbali Q10. One of the better auto-espresso machines out there. The price tag is on up there for this gem, but well worth it (especially when I didn't buy it!). And it makes a fabulous latte. Much better than Starbucks...and some other coffee chains. The espresso is smooth, the milk perfectly foamy...yum.
So, while all I do is press a button. I'm still "making" the latte. And as long as I'm at my current job with this machine in my life...I don't think I'll be trying to make my own latte by hand any time soon. So, I'm counting it.
