The Perfect Cappuccino

The perfect cappuccino. What is it? Where is it? Does it exist? You may just have to watch this new independent film to find out. I would argue that having Cafe Evoke Catering out to your event may just get you closer to that "perfect" cup. Not a latte. Or a frappuccino. But a perfect blend of espresso and milk in that unique, unforgettable texture that can only be described as velvety? If you're like most Americans, you probably haven't. And I can tell you from personal experience that trying to find the perfect cappuccino in America is setting yourself up for heartbreak - they're nearly impossible to find, but then you find one just often enough to keep you hooked. In my years of searching for the perfect cappuccino, I've always thought that cappuccinos were like snowflakes -- each one different, each one unique. But then Starbucks happened. And now I can't stop asking myself how and why we Americans managed to standardize and mass produce the cappuccino. THE PERFECT CAPPUCCINO is the story of one woman's obsession with a beverage. The film will accompany me on a personally-narrated journey that will trace the origins and social significance of the cappuccino. And along the way, the film will confront a series of larger questions: Why is the Starbucks chain-store model a uniquely American approach to coffee? Is there something in our character, as Americans, that pushes us toward expansion and mass standardization? Are we a culture that values business enterprise? Or a culture that is ruled by it? And am I the only one who feels that uncanny guilty sensation every time I set foot in a Starbucks? Blending the voices of baristas, cultural critics, business leaders and coffee geeks everywhere, this film will use the cappuccino as a means to explore the strange intersections of individualism and mass culture in America. Did you see the cappuccino's that were in the film - you know, the ones that we in America think are made correctly? Holy smokes. I think this drink may be the most mis interpreted drinks in our industry. It is funny how large the spectrum for this drink really is! In America, you can get a cappuccino out of the machine at the local 7 Eleven (not a cappuccino at all! - but a sugary mess) and you can go to Starbucks (a place most people consider the leader in American Specialty Coffee) and get a chunky disaster! On paper, a cappuccino is a silk, smooth drink of about 7 oz only made in ceramic or porcelain cups with a spoon and saucer. That's it. The milk and micro velvety foam gives off a very sweet taste polished by the espresso expertly picked by your local coffee retailer. The drink is amazing, really. A bright sun on a stormy day. And, by the way, cappuccino are incapable of being iced. It can't happen. There is micro foam in a cappuccino which you cannot achieve by pouring milk from a carton into a cup of ice. So, when you go for your next summer drink and need ice, be sure to ask for an "iced latte" - which, while we are speaking on technical terms, cannot be made either but is the general name for espresso and milk over ice. (Ah, maybe a new drink title?) If you are in Oklahoma City, head on over to our friends at Coffee Slingers and take a few minutes to enjoy a cappuccino. They do a great job with it and serve it correctly! If you are in Tulsa, take a few with our friends at Double Shot Coffee. You will see them mentioned in this film as well. I am excited to view this film when it is available or showing in the Oklahoma area. I have an email in to the director/writer waiting to hear what her plans are with it. While I think some of the facts about Starbucks are probably not accurate anymore after all the closings, it sill lends some interesting light on this drink. Get to know a cappuccino - you will be happy you did! For more information about the film The Perfect Cappuccino, please visit their website, drop an email to the writer and, heck, donate a buck for her efforts in coffee! You can also keep up-to-date with the happenings of the film to be sure you do not miss anything. I can assure you, however, that I will keep you updated as to events in Oklahoma. Have a nice weekend, don your party hot for me - I'm 26 today. ...be bold Tagged: cafe evoke catering, Oklahoma City, coffee catering, the perfect cappuccino movie, coffee slingers okc, double shot coffee Our friends at Ideal Bite have free, fun eco-living tips! Delivered daily via email!