Learn the Art of French Press Coffee Brewing with Cafe Central

Switch up your breakfast routine for a day with this french press tutorial, breakfast bowl recipe, and Cafe Central’s funky music playlist to throw on in the background.

Tucked inside of the historic streets of Centro is Cafe Central, a haven for digital nomads, travelers, and those in search of a good cup of Colombian joe and a delicious bite. In this multi-faceted activity, you’ll learn the art of french press coffee making from cafe owner Camila Suarez. Follow up your cup with a quick and easy breakfast bowl recipe while listening to Cafe Central’s Colombian artist-heavy cafe playlist. It will feel like Cafe Central has opened up shop in your home for the morning. Lucky you!

Step 1: Study up!

Whether you know your way around a French Press or not, it couldn’t hurt to brush up those skills and take your morning coffee to new heights. Who better to teach you than cafe owner Camila Suarez, right?

Step 2: Prep Your Pairing

How about a coffee breakfast bowl to start your day and a chance to exercise your creative muscles a bit with the toppings? Click play or follow the step-by-step instructions below the video.

Coffee Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients
- 1 Frozen Banana
- 100 mL Coffee (slightly less than 1/2 cup)
- 3 tbsp Oatmeal
- 2 tbsp Chocolate Powder
- 1/2 tbsp Honey

Recommended Toppings: Chia, Bananas, Blueberries, Strawberries, Granola, Almonds

Instructions
Mix everything in the blender. Once it's well-blended, add 1 cup ice and mix again until it becomes a thick texture. Serve in a bowl and decorate with banana, strawberries, granola, blueberries, chia, or get creative with your own selection of toppings.

Step 3: Turn on these tunes and transport yourself to Cafe Central

Coffee in hand and a breakfast bowl before you, click play on this Cafe Central playlist heavy on the Colombian (and Cartagenero) artists.

Just one more reason to keep Cafe Central in business…

Did you know that Cafe Central exclusively buys and sells coffee cultivated by the displaced victims of the armed conflict in Colombia? It’s called Café Paz and it’s so deliciously smooth, with its notes of red apple, honey, and sugar and an aroma reminiscent of caramel and dried fruit. Cami’s shipping bags domestically and internationally through this time. Reach out to her via email if you’re interested in having a bag of Café Paz delivered to your doorstep.

How to Continue Supporting Cafe Central

1. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook

2. Rate and review Cafe Central on TripAdvisor

3. Order a bag of Café Paz from Camila (ships internationally)

On behalf of Cafe Central, thanks again for your support!

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