I’m sitting in Metronome Coffee at 6th and Union in Tacoma. The first espresso doppio macchiato was not very good. But I went back and the other barista made the 2nd.  I’m very glad I did – it is a sharp contrast to the first.  It could be hotter and there was no attempt at art; but man, the flavor is excellent.

I was offered a choice of beans for the shots, so I asked for a different bean the 2nd time.  He said the first had been the “savory” bean, and the 2nd would be one of the others.   I don’t think the different bean could account for the quality; I think the first cup was pulled too quickly and should have been discarded by the  barista. That’s why I had another; everyone has off shots, and if you’re making several orders at once (which she was), there’s a chance you will miss something that should not be served.

The fellow at the register was very nice and made conversation, and the experience overall was very pleasant.