I was back at Peregrine Espresso today for my litmus test: the single cup of coffee. Black, of course – no sugar or cream to to hide the flavor. The music was on today – more Sufjan Stevens, less Rilo Kiley.
The drip coffee is manual. They do more than measure proportions of grounds and water and flip a switch. The filter is placed on the top of a cone/funnel, which itself rests in a hole in the middle of a small counter-shelf. The mug, with the up-side-down “e” logo, waits underneath for the magical brew. The girl at the coffee bar lovingly pours the steaming water, evenly taking advantage of every, fresh ground.
They put this much care into your normal, no frills, cup of coffee. It was excellent. She recommended the Thunguri Micro-Lot coffee out of Kenya, which has a naturally sweet flavor, rich, brewed with the right amount of strength.
Three cheers for Peregrine! If you live in the Hill, this is the place for a cup.
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