Drinking fancy coffee is what I do, having money isn't. 

So while I do take a sneaky cup at say, Cascara in Bath, I create much of my leisure coffee at home

This is my grinder, passed from friend to friend. its cheap it works and I've even sharpened the blades to get a smoother finer grind.

But they do the job well enough for now.

These are the beans I used this week, TESCO coffee beans. As you can see the roast variance is wide, from before first crack to a full French roast.

Don't they look so happy, 

Here the grinder broke down, so these were really some pre-ground I put in, but that is just our secret 

Now it's important to measure all parts of the process, including the amount of water used.

For the moment I just use this IKEA moka pot.

This is the hardest part! years of experience is needed to master the craft of spooning ground coffee without getting it every where!

Today I used 18g, that is a piece of boring information.

Now before all the coffee people out there send me death letters, I do tamp (this means compress and flatten) my coffee but I'm not one for following the rules. 

The fun I find in coffee is though the rule breaking. The playing. The experiment of it all.

Now you heat it all up, and make the world a better place.

I like my women like I like my coffee. unburned.

New taste for today was Oatly milk, which is milk made from oats. I has a unique taste that worked well with coffee.

FUN FACT: if you heat up milk and then pump it in a French press you get nice foamy milk perfect for lattes and cappuccinos at home.

Now with the milk ready, lets go check on the coffee.

Now this was a little over done, but we live and we learn.

Hot and ready to serve.  

Got to use your widest cup. This one looks very fancy. It also belongs to Sarah.

First milk in starts to mix with the coffee, creating a smooth thick latte.

Latte art started well.

Second wave also smooth and centred.

Then when I when to close the heart I wrecked it, still a tasty drink!

Hey could you clean this up? that would be great.

Now, the drinking helps me to feel good, have energy and get on with the days tasks!

Seriously you need to clean this up.

and you could to the washing up while you're at it. 

Since moving to the city, one of my favourite perks has been the incredible quality of coffee on offer. Back home, I would always visit a local coffee shop called 108 in Truro during my college breaks. I first started drinking coffee around age 16 - I've never been an alcohol drinker, coffee has always been my fix. The truth is, rather than go out and hang about in a club or bar, I'd much rather sit in a coffee shop for a couple hours, chilling with friends. In fact, if you were to drag me to a bar, I'd probably still order a coffee. Or perhaps an Espresso Martini, if one was on offer. 

Coming to Bath has spoiled me for coffee. Bath has a growing coffee scene, with two universities and a large college, independent coffee shops have thrived and multiplied to satisfy the thirsty, caffeine crazed student populace. 

And then you also have the middle class business-peeps, working away on their laptops - they need java too. 

One of the best coffee houses on the scene, can be found on Chapel Row. Hidden away, on the edge of town - Colonna & Smalls lies just off the beaten track. 

With its minimalist interior and defined, muted colour palette, the coffee rooms stretch from the front, all the way to a secluded patio area at the back (you know, if you're one of those types who likes coffee with your cigarettes). 

From the crockery down the rustic carpentry, every aspect of the design of this shop has been carefully crafted and considered. This all adds to the vibe, for the coffee scene is not just about the coffee but the over all experience. The baristas know their stuff and are passionate about their bean - there is a roast menu on the wall where you can select your preferred flavour. It describes the origins and tasting notes and how this will change with milk. The baristas are always happy to advise and offer valuable coffee wisdom. 

Bath is filled with a variety of coffee shops, anything from a quick grab-and-go, family cafes to luxurious, specialty coffee houses and I've slowly made my way around most of them. This is by far however, the coffee house that has impressed me the most on level of detail. 

Besides being insanely insta-worthy, it is clear that no area was compromised in the coffee experience - from little menus scattered around, talking about sugar's affect on the coffee taste, to the  high quality shirts worn by the baristas. Making every sip worth the cost. Although, if you compare it to chain-coffee shop prices, there's really not much question about which is going to be more worth your while. 

This shop is ever popular and gets very busy on Saturdays. It's best enjoyed on a mellow, chilled afternoon. There's a variety in the choice of seating - rustic window seats, benches and nooks. 

This magazine I picked up from an independent, quirky newsagents in Bath simply called 'Magazine'.