你不可不知的亚洲小众咖啡品牌《希诺儿咖啡》！

Fabien — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:01:32 +0000

咖啡是世界上最受欢迎的饮品之一，但适合种植咖啡樱桃的地方不多。其中，最著名有巴西、哥伦比亚和萨尔瓦多这几个国家。即使您不是咖啡专家，也一定会在某间咖啡馆或餐厅中看过这些国家的咖啡豆。

其实，离家不远的地方有好多个小众咖啡品牌，您是否知道？我敢说它们生产的咖啡豆能与那些大品牌媲美。希诺儿咖啡【Sinouk Coffee】就是其中之一，让我告诉你原因：

Ethical coffee sourcing and social impact on the Bolaven Plateau
希诺儿咖啡品牌总部位于老挝，它的采收、烘焙和生产都100% 来自当地的波拉文高原。因此您可以充分享受和品尝最棒的当地特产。对于有意识的消费者，我们的产品都是有机且合乎道德的来源 — 该公司正与高原上的农民密切合作，确保他们得到公平的报酬。我们致力于在我们咖啡价值链的各个接触点创造社会影响 - 通过农村社区的经济发展、支持多样性和促进工作场所的女性赋权。

Sinouk Coffee: specialty coffee roasters
老挝咖啡以其柑橘和花香而闻名；老挝的高原就种植了许多精品咖啡品种，如Catuai、Caturra、Typica、Java，它们都具有花卉特性。虽然它与我们在传统特色咖啡中所能尝到的坚果巧克力味有所不同，但它较清爽的甜味更加适合亚洲人的口味。想想我们倾向于偏爱的食物和饮料种类 — 例如大米和茶。

如果您是咖啡新手，老挝特色咖啡的清淡和甜味是个合适的切入点。一般来说，精品咖啡最好在过滤后享用，因为味道可以完全绽放—就像泡散茶。我相信希诺克咖啡拥有您从未品尝过的独特产品 - 例如蜜处理过的豆。由于其加工方法，所得的产品具有粘稠的甜味。酿造方法也会改变您尝到的味道，以冷酿风格酿造咖啡可别有一番风味。对于爱吃甜食的人来说，我们的蜂蜜加工豆是必须尝试的！没有设备？不要担心！试试我们的滴滤咖啡，品尝老挝阿拉比卡咖啡的浓郁风味。

A coffee shop chain present in Laos’ main cities
当谈到咖啡这个话题时，人们首先会想到的几件事之一就是咖啡馆。想想别致的内饰和隐藏的后巷地点（我认为这是探索城市的最佳方式）。沿着主要街道和小巷行驶，万象首都、巴色和沙瓦那等大城市拥有丰富而充满活力的咖啡馆场景。虽然我们在全国各地都有许多咖啡馆。我个人推荐我们 Khemkong 的巴黎式咖啡馆。想象一下在湄公河边闲逛，沐浴在夕阳的金色光芒中，手里拿着咖啡。发在朋友圈里必定爆赞。

Coffee tourism
除了咖啡馆，您也能体验老挝的咖啡文化。老挝的秘密花园和主要咖啡产区 - 波拉文高原。您可以在 Sinouk Resort 预订一间俯瞰美丽园景花园和瀑布的客房。甚至在收获季节可以在我们种植园参与咖啡樱桃采摘！

The upcoming China-Lao Railway
老挝与中国接壤，使国家之间的旅行变得非常便利和便宜。出行的便利性将随着今年12月中老铁路的开通进一步增加。喜欢铁路旅行的朋友，在到万象首都途中，可以欣赏乡村风光和美景。

Getting your Lao coffee fix amidst Covid-19
然而，鉴于 COVID-19 的情况，国际旅行将在 2022 年末全面恢复（希望了）。为了方便我们不能来老挝玩的中国朋友，我们也在网上零售，以确保您可以随时随地品尝享受老挝的风味 - 提供易于使用的产品，例如滴滤咖啡和Nespresso 兼容胶囊。

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5 Fun Ways to Spend More Time with Your Child Using Coffee

Fabien — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:59:45 +0000

Covid-19 has taken over everything that we ever knew. Changing our lifestyles, consumption habits, and even attitudes. I for one have become a homebody. Gone are the days of leisure travel (at least for now) and dining out due to lockdown restrictions.

Everybody and anybody are all stuck at home, old, not so old, and children, all under one roof. Time to time, I hear horror stories from friends and family who had to work-from-home while managing their young ones. Even when school's not out, home-based learning seems to be the norm now as we shift back and forth 'lockdown' situations whenever a new wave of cases surge through the country. Although the pandemic is coming to its 2 year anniversary mark, I doubt we will ever get used it. It is also further compounded by its ever growing mutations, the latest of which - The Delta Variant.

But there's one good thing in my life that's unchanging and that's coffee. With everyone being home almost 24/7, the little ones must have realised or observed a thing or 2 more than usual about your daily morning habits. They may even start to ask about the smell, taste, to helping you prepare your coffee. The phrase "monkey see, monkey do" rings truer than ever in my house.🙈 While it is still a controversial topic on how young is young to start consuming coffee, I personally think that it is never too early to start them on the discovery of this magic bean. When you are at a café you can start with a babyccino or hot chocolate, and as they grow older, maybe a sip or 2 of your mocha? It is also okay if you are totally against it, as there are probably a 101 ways to use or incorporate coffee into activities that you can use bridge this gap.

But for today, I've curated a list of the top 5 most exciting discovery activities (in my opinion) suitable for a range of ages. One is never too young (or old!) to start playing with coffee 😂 There are also activities that even the older ones will enjoy! I mean... will you ever see your vampire teenagers for prolonged periods of time if not for this pandemic?

1. Coffee Treats

Above. Opera Cake. SOURCE: BERNICE BARAN, BARAN BAKERY

There's always room for deserts or so goes the saying! Coffee can also be pleasing to children when it is not in its bitter forms that adults usually enjoy. What better way to your loved one's heart than through their stomachs? 😋 Famous coffee flavoured deserts include Tiramisu and Opera Cake. And I am sure that your local ice cream stores also carry coffee flavoured products.

Alternatively, if you're lazy (like me), there are plenty of coffee flavoured options out there. You don't need to look further than café Sinouk's menu! They carry a generous spread of coffee flavoured (real coffee flavour!) and complimentary treats.

Pst! Did you know that you can preorder whole Opera and Tiramisu cakes from Café Sinouk? You have just unlocked a secret menu item, you are welcome 😎

2. Coffee Scrub

Above. Coffee Scrub. SOURCE: TRAINER CLIFFORD, SKINNY MS.

This will be a fun project with your girls as you enjoy a relaxing spa day at home with this homemade remedy. Scrubs made from coffee have many benefits that will leave your skin feeling happy and glowing as you remove dead skin cells that clog your pores. I read that the caffeine in coffee could also help battle the appearance of cellulite!

Here's what you will need
1/2 cup used coffee grounds
1/4 cup oils that are nourishing (e.g. coconut, olive, almond, jojoba)
1/4 cup sugar

Instructions
1. Mix all the ingredients together and store in an airtight container
2. Use within 2 weeks

I recommend using the scrub first thing in the shower as it will leave a slight residue that you will want to rinse off with some soap.

If you are using as a facial product, test a small amount near at your neck area before proceeding to use. Scrub gently as the grounds are coarser compared to normal facial products. If you're acne prone, I don't recommend using coconut oil, as it might be too rich.

3. Slime

Above. Coffee Slime. SOURCE: KIMSPIREDDIY

Playing and making slime has been trending lately and we can all agree why. Its gooey texture is popular with kids and its malleable consistency is both stress relieving and fidgety hands. Best of all, it is very simple to make!

Here's what you will need
120ml white glue
1 tbsp Used coffee grounds (dried off)
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tbsp Water
Contact Lens solution

Instructions
1. Mix together the glue, baking soda, water and coffee grounds in a container.
2. Add a little contact lens solution at a time and stir well between each addition.
3. Continue step 2 until the slime starts to pull away from the sides and does not stick to your fingers.

4. Coffee Scented Candle

Above. Coffee Scented Candle. SOURCE: IMPROVISATION, INSTRUCTABLES LIVING

Due to Covid-19, we can't all enjoy the joys of patronising cafés and coffeehouses as we used to. Taking away the pleasure of smelling the lingering scent of grounded beans and brewed coffee. To bring this simple pleasure back, try making some scented candles with your kids to freshen up the house!

Your kids (young or old) would definitely find this project fun and exciting!

Here's what you will need
Upcycled mugs/candle containers
Candle wicks
Candle wax (preferably soy, but others work just as good)
1-2 tbsp Coffee Grounds (Used or new, but both has to be dry!)
Saucepan (that you're willing to throw or use for crafting only)
Funnel
Chopsticks

Instructions
1. Melt enough wax to fill your candle container almost all the way to the brim using the saucepan over medium heat.
2. While the wax is melting, position the candle wick to the middle of your candle container. You can use superglue to secure it to the bottom of the jar.
3. Once wax is melted, take the wax off the heat and stir in the coffee grounds.
4. Pour the wax into the candle container using the funnel.
5. Quickly adjust the wick before the wax hardens, ensuring that the wick is at the bottom of the candle container.
6. Keep the wick vertical and centered using chopsticks, and let harden.
7. Trim the wick to length before lighting the candle.

5.Coffee Infused Playdough

Above. Coffee PlayDough. SOURCE: NICOLE DURHAM, BEEYOND CEREAL

Lastly, another aromatic sensory toy is to incorporate coffee and playdough together. I'm reminiscent of my childhood play sets that would always have playdough involved.

Nowadays I find that these toys are way too expensive and that I am just paying for brands sometimes. But i'm also weary of smaller brands as I'm not sure what these doughs are made of.😔 Instead of being a worrywart, why not make some on my own?

Here's what you will need
1 cup flour
½ cup salt
1 cup used coffee grounds
½ cup water (might need more, depends!)

Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl combine the flour and salt.
2. Add in the coffee grounds and mix well.
3. Gradually add in the water. You might not need all, stop or add until your desired consistency. (If you accidentally added too much water, add more flour)
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it together until it becomes similar to playdough consistency. (Don't expect it to be 100% like store bought playdough)
5. Have fun and keep it in an airtight container when not in use. (Keeps for a 3 weeks or more based on your discrepency)

For many of us, spending some quality time with our children can be a tough thing to manage amidst our busy schedule. Especially when working from home where the hours for work and rest blends in seamlessly together. Take some time to unwind and reconnect with your child before you suddenly realise that they have grown up beyond your reach 🙂

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