I was stuck waiting for my husband while he took care of some paperwork the other day. Lucky for me I was stuck at UMKC and Crow's Coffee is right there. I had not been in, but I've heard good things. They serve Messenger Coffee and the staff knows coffee. I view coffee as an art and I appreciate people who know how to do more than push a button to make the machine work.
It's a cute place. Lots of room - which is good since it's across the street from the University. A mix of table sizes with some outdoor seating too.
It's a cute place. Lots of room - which is good since it's across the street from the University. A mix of table sizes with some outdoor seating too.
It's decorated with an assortment of unusual and artistic crows. Lots of black crows, but it's not a dark or goth place. It's a comfortable place. No overbearing music, a varied group of customers and a friendly staff.
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I loved the art from fans.
I ordered an Ethiopian natural as a pour over. I like natural coffees, so it was an easy choice.
It was a good cup of coffee. I had a chance to talk to Jerry while it was being prepared. Lucky for me I was there BEFORE the students came back. I'm sure this place is BUSY when the students are in town.
The day I visited Crows was the same day I decided to play with AeroPress recipes. I had 4 cups before I came in and the pour over was cup number 5. I should have said no when Jerry suggested an ice Aeropress he makes. I didn't. So this is what Coffee #6 looked like.
The day I visited Crows was the same day I decided to play with AeroPress recipes. I had 4 cups before I came in and the pour over was cup number 5. I should have said no when Jerry suggested an ice Aeropress he makes. I didn't. So this is what Coffee #6 looked like.
Jerry told me the recipe and I plan to email him and get details. It's an AeroPress that he does using the inverted method with a long slow plunge. He does it over ice and then shakes it which makes it nice and foamy. It reminded me a lot of the Nitros I like. I don't know why the shaking makes it different, but it does. This was a creamy, tasty cup of iced coffee. I need a shaker for home.
Jerry hard at work.
So I sat, waited and drank way more coffee than any one person needs. I'm getting closer to finished on my poncho. Maybe that's the secret to getting done faster - lots of coffee. Interestingly enough I didn't have any problems going to sleep that night. Slept like a baby.
DIY Chai
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