Always
grindin’

SIDE STORIES >

Rain or shine —
we grind.

The simple joy of a morning, and sometimes afternoon, ritual.

The process itself, being so tactical and deliberate. In a world where automation reigns supreme, there’s something almost rebellious about taking the time to slow down enough to savor the process.

Each hiss and pop of the warming boiler. The smell of freshly ground beans that percolates the air. The warmth of the portafilter in your hand. And the soft, but firm compress of the tamp before the mechanical and industrial feel of metal on metal locking the portafilter into the grouphead. The pneumatic pump pressurizing against the puck — all for a cone of fresh espresso.

It’s a reminder of the most satisfying things in life are often found at the intersection of detail and patience.

IMG_0208
IMG_0089
IMG_0023
IMG_0056
IMG_0024
IMG_0028
IMG_0060
IMG_0043
IMG_0033
IMG_0042
IMG_0194
IMG_9916
IMG_0099
IMG_0106
IMG_0102
IMG_0104
IMG_0059
IMG_0027
IMG_0064
IMG_0098
IMG_0068
IMG_0095
IMG_0100
IMG_0066
IMG_9952
IMG_9953
IMG_0088
IMG_0094
IMG_0083
IMG_0061
IMG_0062
IMG_0081
IMG_0178
IMG_0048
IMG_0049
IMG_0065
IMG_0044
IMG_0046
IMG_0032
IMG_0038
IMG_0036
IMG_0037
IMG_0034
IMG_0030
IMG_0010
IMG_0001
IMG_0092
IMG_0003
IMG_0004
IMG_0009

A B O U T   >

Burke Lauderdale is a freelance Creative Director, Art Director who believes that without grit there are no pearls.

He hangs his hat in Austin, Texas and works anywhere planes fly.

C O N T A C T   >

Always available via
burkelauderdale@gmail.com

© 2024