Very funny essay! I will have to share this with my coffee-addicted friend. Did you ever try a chicory based coffee in the US? Wondering if that is more like the one you grew up with. Also wondering about your experiences with independent roasteries and cafés in the US.
My friend who lives in the EU (she married a Breton!) was here last month and said how much she dislikes the American coffee shop/cafe experience - which I understand. American culture isn't inclined toward a slower, more leisurely approach to food and drink.
Very funny essay! I will have to share this with my coffee-addicted friend. Did you ever try a chicory based coffee in the US? Wondering if that is more like the one you grew up with. Also wondering about your experiences with independent roasteries and cafés in the US.
Thank you Corinne. No, I have never tried a chicory based coffee in the US. Have you?
I did travel back in time though! I ordered some Ricoré on Amazon, and I found it pretty good...
Roasteries and Cafés can make some very good coffee, but are harder to find than Bars/Cafés in France.
Also, it's mostly impossible to order a simple espresso in a restaurant after your meal, unless it's an Italian (not a guarantee though).
I guess Americans are not into short and strong coffee yet...
Yes, Cafe du Monde in New Orleans serves chicory-based coffee and it's quite good. Going there for beignets and coffee is very popular with tourists!
I had to look this up to confirm, but America started on its path to becoming the land of coffee drinkers after the Revolution. Blame the Brits! https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/history-coffee/
My friend who lives in the EU (she married a Breton!) was here last month and said how much she dislikes the American coffee shop/cafe experience - which I understand. American culture isn't inclined toward a slower, more leisurely approach to food and drink.
Interesting article. Thanks for sharing the link.
As for the coffee shop experience in the US, I would tend to agree with your friend. She obviously has good taste!