this morning my friend kidnapped me. she just bought a huge espresso machine and she didn't know how to use it nor to make a cup of coffee. so there i was. training her about the 18-23 seconds timer for coffee shots, explaining the good shot and the bad one as well. how to steam the milk with a sexy foam, how to set the temperature, how to differentiate between a cappucino and a latte. the first one goes with a lot of foam with less milk, while the second one is the other way around. how to calibrate the espresso machine, how to make some ristretto shots, how to blend it systematically with milk, syrup or sugar, how to put all the ingredients flawlessly, not to mention how to taste and compare a good quality coffee, and the list go on and on.

and these are our morning revolver. coffee, anyone??