Coffee and tea

Although the British heritage would seem to suggest tea as the nacional beverage, coffee is king here.  Every other shop seems to be a coffee shop with people at little tables inside or outside enjoying a coffee.  And not just the bland coffee we know but robust espresso, frothy cappuccino or occasionally a full bodied cafe latte.  Any time of day is a good time.  Although Chis' dad admits to having an instant coffee from time to time, in this house it's all in.   Chris orders a monthly supply of whole beans- 2 kilos- of specific blends and roasts.  Morning begins with grinding beans and the hum of the espresso machine.   Little red cups warm on top ready to be filled.  Usually Chris will turn to me with the rhetorical question "can I make you a cappuccino?" He puts a Starbucks barista to shame.  He makes me think of Ed when he confesses that if they are not flying, the espresso machine comes on vacation with them.  Umm, where have I  seen this before? Sorry no photo of my cup-  it's empty.