You ever randomly read one of those articles that suggest something for you based on your Zodiac Sign? “What’s a Zodiac? Isn’t that some type of boat?” Well, yes, but for these purposes, it is your astrological sign under which your birthday is categorized. I came across one of these articles and was not only surprised, but intrigued.
Here’s the article. Tune in and see what your sign says is the right espresso drink for you. Yeah, one-eyebrow raised curious ‘eh? Mine was a…Dirty Chai. Yes, the maestro of Cafe Alejandro, King Coffee, Super Delux-O can’t-get-enough esprezza and here I was having this article suggest I combine chai (which is tasty) with espresso. Heretical!
But…but my curiosity was piqued. I grabbed my trusty Moka pot and got to work. First of all, if you don’t already have a Moka pot I would highly suggest getting one. Indispensable. Travel-friendly, super old-school, and nice for sharing.
When the Moka pot was all done doing its thing, I had a cuppa chai at the ready. I didn’t have any idea of what the appropriate ratios should be, but since I was trying something new I went all in. A 50-50 mix of espresso to chai, and lemme tell ya; confusing. It was like trying Crystal Pepsi all over again. It wasn’t coffee, but it wasn’t chai either. It definitely was an amalgamation of the two, but in a face-scrunchy sort of way. Unrecommendable.
Separately, delicious. Both have their mood-suiting attributes. Espresso for a jazzy, buzzing existence, chai for a hot-you-up get-going sort of tone. Both entirely different, yet still caffeine-powered everything-will-be-just-fine type of vibe.
What does your sign say is your beverage of choice? Dead on? Totally incorrect? Find a new fave? Or try the whole astrological spectrum and stay awake all week!
Ain’t ‘nothin’ wrong with that. Enjoy…