Zumbar Coffee & Tea
The Bean Journal #13
Where: Zumbar Coffee & Tea, 111 Chesterfield Dr #115, Cardiff, CA 92007
Open: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Sat-Sun 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What: Individual French Press Ethiopia Jibacho Washed
Roast: Medium
Tasting notes: Peach, tangerine, hibiscus
Price: $3.75
What I’m listening to: Al Green, “Love & Happiness”
It takes about four minutes to make a French press cup of coffee. Five, if you include the grinding and weighing of the beans, the pressing of the, umm, press, and the pouring of the coffee into the mug. While I wait for my coffee, I wander the cozy Cardiff coffee shop Zumbar Coffee & Tea.
The barista and I chat about the book I have with me to read—People of the Whale. I read the simple chalkboard menu on the wall. I wander over to look at the framed coffee flavor tasting wheel. I step outside to look out over railroad tracks and the San Elijo campground at the ocean in the distance. A monster ship heading southwest is illuminated on the horizon.
I step back inside when I hear my French press order called out. I collect my mug from the dark-stained wood-fronted counter and find a spot on the ledge next to the three steps leading down from the sidewalk into the cafe. It's a great spot for petting dogs and people-watching. Why is that guy carrying a giant potted ficus?