The PJ Barista

As I sat here clicking away on my new computer

(which I am loving, by the way,
 because it's so clean and shiny and the keys seem to bounce under my flying fingers),

I realized that my week away from Facebook and blogging...
although a wee bit uncomfortable at times...
was really quite therapeutic.

 
While watching more and more snow fall outside my windows,
I sorted through the growing pile of magazines in the basket next to the loveseat,
tackled a bit more spring cleaning,
made another dream catcher,
 had a new crown put on one of my molars,
baked more Donut muffins,
and I watched the renovation of our barn.
[Yes, more about that next week.] 

Funny how those muffins disappeared so quickly....?

But they went so well with all of the coffee we've been drinking.
Lots of really delicious coffee.

Now, first off, let me say this:
  I normally do not participate in any reviews or sponsorships or anything like that here.

My blog is about life at Heaven's Walk.

But when I was contacted and asked to review the

Starbucks Verismo Coffee System from Staples

I couldn't resist.

Coffee is an important part of life here in this old farmhouse.

It's a staple.
We love the smell of it.
We love the taste of it.

My husband and I both start each day with a freshly brewed cup of coffee.

He drinks it while watching the morning news.

I sip it as I put on my make-up and do my hair.

His is strong and black with just a touch of cream.

Mine is sweetly flavored like a latte or cappucino.
(Yes, I'm a flavored coffee-lover.)

We drink it in the morning.

We carry mugs of it while running errands in town.
We buy cups of specialty coffee at The Missions Cafe at church. 

I may even have a cup in the afternoon.

And during cool nights on the back porch,

there is nothing better than cupping your hands around a mug of hot, rich coffee

while watching deer wander through the property as the moon comes up.

(Kahlua or Bailey's Irish Cream may play a small part in this event also.)

Our current coffee pot has much to be desired.

It seems like no matter what brand or type I bring home,

it makes lousy coffee.
I hear my husband mumbling and grumbling about how slow it is and how the coffee tastes like something from the bottom of a pond.
I have to agree
(which is probably why I dump so much creamer in mine).

But this Starbucks Verismo Coffee System?  

Wow.

We love it!

The Verismo arrived with a little Welcome Packet and numerous coffee pods.

I ordered my Verismo in the Champagne color. It's available in black and red, also.

I was also given a box of coffee pods in the House Blend.

I could hardly wait to try it out! 

It was so easy to use.  

I just filled the one liter water tank,

plugged it in,

dropped in my pod,

and pushed the buttons.

It can make espresso or coffee, and even has a function that internally whips the milk for

fancier drinks like an Americano or my favorite creamy latte.
And because all of these drinks are made with the pods,
there is no guesswork.

Easy on the brain...right?
Which is nice for those of us who don't like to think too much in the morning ~
as we wait impatiently in our pjs for the coffeemaker to drip,
and drip...and drip...and drip.

 The aroma was instantly fabulous,
and I was holding that fresh cup of coffee within seconds!
Seconds!!

Oh...and just for this prairie girl who is a tad bit OCD?
It's simple to clean with an integrated rinse feature

and a built in pod removal system that stores up to 10 pods for disposal.

Very cool.

Let me tell you...
the coffee tastes like heaven on earth.
Like you just stepped into a Starbucks cafe.
Rich and robust and vibrant.
Just like an original Starbucks.
They offer seasonal flavors during the year, too.

Do you realize what that means, my friends??

I'll be able to have my all-time favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte
while standing in the kitchen
 in my pjs.

Yeah.....I like that.
A lot.

Life is good here in this old house ~
with my our new favorite coffee system.




The drawbacks, you ask?
If we'd change one thing, we would lower the price of a box of pods...
(and maybe offer the Verismo in a creamy white color?)
:)


Oh, and thank you, Staples!
I have acquired a new name.

"The PJ Barista".


~  Euchariesteo  ~

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Disclosure: I was given this Verismo Coffee System from Staples and a box of House Blend coffee pods to review. 
All opinions are 100% mine.
Thank you, Staples!