Sunday, January 12, 2014

One Line Coffee

Address: 745 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone:(614) 564-9852

Coffee has been around for centuries, there is no doubt about that. From the goat herders of early Ethiopia to present day, coffee has been enhancing energy levels of those around the world. With recent growth in the Columbus hipster scene, it comes as no shock that we've seen more and more coffee shops pop up around town.

There are almost infinite ways that the little cup of life force gets into your hands. Pour-over, french press, percolator, American drip, espresso, and cold brew are just a few styles of preparation that come to mind. Temperature and pressure are huge factors when coming up with that ol' "cup of Joe". When you start looking at the bean roast and the ratios of foam, cream, and even syrups is when you realize how complex this world really is. 

One Line has streamlined the above, by selecting their favorite styles of coffee and using classic techniques when brewing. Among the offerings are the ever-popular pour-over, espresso, and cold brew. Where they have streamlined their process, they have followed trend by letting you select the origin of coffee bean in your cup. Each selection highlighting the terroir of the particular region.

Just as in wine, most of flavors, and aromas are all up for interpretation. But don't worry, your insightful barista is there to help you navigate the offerings. Their air of confidence and presence of knowledge can (and does) come across as snobbish, but hold out through this and I'm sure you'll be happy with your cup. Fine machinery and trained hands crank out great tasting coffee and coffee drinks here. High acid and rich fruity flavors under a thick hearty crema are bound to not let you down. Every cup of one line, has pleased to the last drop. 

With delightfully minimalist decor, and the scent of roasting beans heavy in the air, stepping into One Line is bound to warm you up, and make you feel comfortable during the slightly unnecessary wait for your drink. In the mean time, the counter offers scones, and palmier from Dan the Baker  as well as cookies from Patty Cake Bakery.You can even catch up on your research of coffee trends in back issues of Roast magazine. 

I highly recommend the chic One Line Coffee, but be aware of their major hipster vibes. A great cup of coffee will be found no matter how you order it. Keep in mind, that crafting anything, even as simple as a cup of coffee, can be a complex unseen world.

Keep Eating,
JTFussy

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