the curse of the nespresso
what do these two statements have in common?
a) if you want to take great photos,
buy an autofocus digital camera.
b) if you want to make a great espresso,
buy a nespresso machine.
they are both ripe with contemporary bullshit, and both equally highlight the rapid descent of modern standards towards ever greater uniformity and a lack of all-consuming passion.
in the same way that fine photography is more than just a press of a button, so should coffee-making be too.
if i wanted a facsimile of a perfect espresso i'd drink from the much hyped nespresso-fountain. but for as long as i crave the real thing i'll continue to seek out a barrista who cares,
or i'll just make it myself.
i like to know that the next espresso i drink will be subtly different from my last. i like to know that it was made for me, by someone who shares the same passion for coffee.
that probably won't be george.
