April - KKSB

WINTER DRAWS CLOSER MANY OF US, FIND OURSELVES
AS
TOWARDS A WARMER BEVERAGE, WEATHER ITS HOT
GRAVITATING
THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN’S MID-MORNING TEA OR AS THE
CHOCOLATE,
IS HERE, A CUP OF THE PERFECT POT OF PREMIUM COFFEE.
CASE
OH LOOK, ITS
OFFEE OÇLOCK

debate or delve into the origins of coffee in one piece would
To
an injustice to the beverage that makes life begin cause any
be
person knows that ‘Life begins after coffee’’. Despite the
sane
stories and tales about the origins of coffee that stem
many
around the world, if the The Gentlemans Gazzette
from
is anything to go by the first
(www.gentlemansgazette.com)
piece of credible evidence is from the 15th century
documented
the Sufi monasteries around Mocha, Yemen, and here you
in
thinking the only thing that came out of Yemen were
were
bullets.
be honest, coffee is a way of life, lifestyles
Lets
been spawned from it, great ideas were
have
over a 20th cup of coffee and yes, many a
birthed
meeting was swayed in the right
business
by the perfect roast mysteriously
direction
an appreciative smile to an investors
bringing
LETS TALK
COFFEE
face.
- Life begins
after coffee

WHATS THAT I SMELL BREW?
you prefer to press a button and let magic happen behind the
eather
of your Nespresso machine, perhaps you prefer to get
branding
W
by percolating your own brew or much like me prefer French
involved
coffee. What many people don’t appreciate is that all these
Press
brewing methods result in unique taste experiences; it’s a
different
of etiquette that a little coffee know-how should be among the
matter
many things that every man should know.
Kouture walks you through three of the most popular methods
Khalaful
well as rates them on a scale of ‘’Office Superiority’’ a little self-
as
elevation never hurt anybody.

CONVENTIONAL DRIP/COFFEE
MACHINE
The imperatives:
• Coffee maker
• Coffee grounds
• Filterading
Definitely the most convenient way of making
coffee, as long as you can read instructions you
will be good, no rocket science here, however,
no explosive flavor or bitterness either. The
conventional drip takes away the stress of
percolating, brewing, perfecting water
temperature and even quantities. You add your
grounds, press a button, and you’re good to go.
Office Superiority Scale – 3/5

FRENCH PRESS
The imperatives:
• Course Coffee Grounds
• French Press
If you are more in favor of fuller flavor and
more heavy bodied coffee, the French press is
the best way to go. Key to achieving the best
cup of coffee with this method is to ensure you
pre-wet your coffee grounds with a little bit of
water for 30 sec to 1 min to allow them to brew
perfectly once you add the rest of the water.
This method is most favored by those who
prefer more than one cup of coffee at a time as
a press generally makes 2 -3 cups once filled.
Office Superiority Scale – 4/5

POUR OVER
The imperatives:
• Coffee grounds
• Filter
• Dripper
Ok, take off that knit tie, those cuff links need
to make way as well, now roll up your sleeves
because the Pour Over Method is the most
intensive of the three, requiring a little more
patience, skill, a little chemistry and sheer
attention to detail and come into play here.
If all your looking for is intense flavor then the
French Press is the best way to go as the Pour
Over method will keep you busy for a while,
not recommended for the office but hey, if you
entertaining that special someone at home, by
all means, wow her.
Office Superiority Scale – ‘’Let's just say off
the scale’’

Just because its winter does not mean
you have to forget about style. Since
your suit colours in the winter will
tend to be on the darker side sporting
a lot of grey, plum etc., choose an
accessory that either complements
such as dark coloured pocket squares
or ones that contrast such as bright,
patterned scarves to add colour
impact to your suit. With the dawn of
the colder months, knit ties, driving
gloves, Khalaful, I mean colourful
socks and scarves take centre stage.
Take in the Khalaful Kouture range
of accessories including dark paisley
as well as red and blue shades they
are sure to have you rocking it this
I N T H E S P O T L I G H T
winter.
ACCESSORIZING
YOUR WINTER
SUIT
In short, allow your accessories to add
a level of style and dimension to your
winter look through your accessories,
and remember to have fun with it.
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