So I have an off-topic favour to ask any and all of you who are willing to spare some time for me. There’s a blog which I’ve been reading for a few years now that’s provided the foundation for the tone and approach I take to writing about coffee. The blog, USS Mariner follows and critiques the Seattle Mariners baseball club in such a way that inspires critical thinking and objective evaluation.

So why do I bring this up? One of the authors is being considered for a $10 000 scholarship, and the decision rests solely on internet voting. Please take fifteen seconds to do this, it would make me very happy to see this man rewarded for his years of dedication to writing on a subject he loves. Follow this link and vote for David Cameron, in less time it takes to extract an espresso you’ll be doing him, and indirectly me, a huge favour.

As always, thank you. A recap is coming on this morning’s successful coffee tasting.