THE CLARION CAFÉ: LESSONS IN COFFEE BREWING
Many folks know nothing of crafting a decent cup of coffee short of turning their coffee pot on. The subtle notes of cream and sugar are enhanced by a hint of stale coffee from the local store. In this sense, coffee is merely means to an unhealthy end. You can struggle through it, but it will never inspire.
If your routine consists of grocery store coffee and the occasional visit to Starbucks, you need to know that better things await your discovery. That is to say, the Clarion Café aims to change your morning routine for the better.
If your routine consists of grocery store coffee and the occasional visit to Starbucks, you need to know that better things await your discovery. That is to say, the Clarion Café aims to change your morning routine for the better.
About Me
My name is Joseph, the person behind The Clarion Café. If you are new here, you should know that this blog is primarily about sharing my experience as a coffee aficionado.
I first became interested in coffee brewing as a hobby while studying music in college. During this time, I discovered that long practice hours go hand in hand with coffee consumption. Currently, I am a private piano instructor, church organist, and part time blogger.
While I am not a coffee professional, I think it’s safe to say that I am very well-informed about coffee. Aside from collecting coffee gadgets and researching equipment, I also roast my own beans. I have spent a great deal of time learning how to brew and roast coffee and I am here to pass that knowledge along.
The daily ritual of drinking and brewing coffee allows time to be set aside to meditate and prepare for each day. With this in mind, I hope this site inspires you to brew better coffee and take some time for yourself as well.
Classically Inspired
You may wonder where I came up with my website title. I have always loved the word clarion which refers to something that is brilliantly clear. This is a general theme across my websites as I am a natural teacher and so I generally appreciate clarity in things.
Aside from coffee, my other interest lies with classical music, especially music that is based around keyboard instruments (which include the piano and the pipe organ, among others). My entire career so far has been art centered and so I am naturally inclined to take my time when learning something, especially with my coffee! The practice-perfection mentality is in my nature.
I have another website completely dedicated to teaching working adults how to become classically trained on the piano, so if you are interested in that sort of thing, definitely visit Flexlessons.com.
If you are just here for the coffee, no worries! This site is still for you and should prove helpful in improving your coffee brewing skills. The morning ritual of coffee making is a great place to intentionally take time for yourself each day and the Clarion Café can support that effort.
THE CLARION CAFÉ NEWSLETTER
The Clarion Café newsletter is something that I put together depending on the season and on current trends in coffee. I will typically hand select a few posts and keep you personally updated on the happenings of the site.
While the Clarion Café focuses on things coffee related, it also features some classical music insights and inspiration, primarily through the newsletter. Since I make my living as a classically-trained musician, I have learned some interesting and valuable lessons that are worthy of sharing.
I would suggest you signup if you are a coffee lover and if you appreciate some musical perspective here and there. If you are interested, subscribe below!