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by Darina Schweizer
«I’d sooner die of thirst than drink capsule coffee!»
9.11.2023
Translation: Eva Francis
Pictures: Stephan Lütolf
Coffee’s more than just a hobby for me. Some say it’s a passion – others call it an obsession. Today, I’ll give it to you straight – in the first episode of the new series «You call that a hobby?!».
As an upmarket coffee aficionado, I know, of course, that espresso is a quick pick-me-up in the morning. History fun fact: because it took a resourceful bar owner in Italy too long to pour filter coffee in the morning, he invented a coffee machine that works with pressure, allowing him to serve his morning customers faster. The espresso was born.
The general public’s welcome to buy from Eureka.
All jokes aside, Niche only sells its devices via its own website. That’s why the grinder isn’t available at Galaxus or any other online shop. I ordered it directly from Niche.When it comes to filters, I only use Hario and «Made in Japan» filter paper. As every coffee snob knows, the paper sold in Switzerland and produced in the Netherlands is of inferior quality. So I asked a friend to squeeze ten packs of Japanese filter paper into her suitcase when she came back from a trip to Japan. That was before the pandemic. I’m still sitting on eight packs of them like Scrooge McDuck on his gold coins.
What’s next?
A bottomless portafilter is already on my wish list. Having said that, I might replace the whole portafilter machine soon. I have my eye on the Linea Micra from La Marzocco. Or maybe the Decent that’s equipped with a tablet to control the pressure profile and temperature?
Either way, I’ll be ascending into spheres mere mortals are denied access to. I’m attempting to reach coffee Nirvana. But where are my fellow enlightened ones? Nobody’s stopped by for coffee in a long time.
In the series «You call that a hobby?!», we showcase the absurdity of passion – in collaboration with cartoonist Stephan Lütolf.
My current portafilter setup
My current filter coffee setup
Simon Balissat
Teamleader Editorial
Simon.Balissat@digitecgalaxus.chWhen I flew the family nest over 15 years ago, I suddenly had to cook for myself. But it wasn’t long until this necessity became a virtue. Today, rattling those pots and pans is a fundamental part of my life. I’m a true foodie and devour everything from junk food to star-awarded cuisine. Literally. I eat way too fast.
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