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From carpenter to barista: Stefan Looft is living the vanlife dream!
Stefan Looft from Neumünster lives in a van and works as a barista in Zingst. He looks back on his career changes and plans adventures along the way.
From carpenter to barista: Stefan Looft is living the vanlife dream!
There is hardly anything that gives such a strong feeling of freedom as living in a van. 40-year-old Stefan Looft from Neumünster, who works in the Lala Surf Bar in Zingst and shares this lifestyle with several colleagues, also knows this. His journey took him from an apprenticeship as a carpenter to 17 years in a bakery to his new passion for coffee. He never gained a foothold in his chosen profession, but instead tried out different areas until he finally found happiness as a barista. After a time at the parcel service, during which he discovered his interest in coffee and attended several barista courses, he got a job in the surf bar and discovered that he also enjoyed surfing, reports the Ostsee-Zeitung.
The combination of living in a van and making delicious coffee is a trend that is very popular with travelers and campers. Society loves the shots of steaming coffee displayed in front of colorful campers or campfires. Whether camping, cooking outdoors or simply traveling, making coffee has its own special appeal. The caravanning industry is booming, more and more people are looking for freedom on the road.
Outdoor coffee options and equipment
But how do you make the perfect coffee outdoors? There are various methods that are particularly popular with campers. The Murnauer coffee roasting company lists some popular ways to prepare coffee outdoors:
- Cowboy Coffee: Eine einfache Methode, die mit einem Campingtopf und grob gemahlenem Kaffee funktioniert.
- French Press: Für einen vollmundigen Geschmack mit Möglichkeit bis zu 8 Tassen zu brühen.
- Handfilter: Optimal für eine Tasse Kaffee auf die Schnelle, erfordert allerdings einen Papierfilter.
Additionally, there are technologies like thisAeroPressor theMoka pot, which are also suitable for use in the van to enjoy freshly brewed coffee - whether it is light or dark roasted coffee, as shown on backpackinglikeaboss.com is described. Each method has its advantages and brings out individual tastes. It is important to have the right equipment with you: from a camping stove to a thermos bottle to a hand mill - everything should be well thought out.
Stefan Looft and his future plans
For Stefan Looft, life in a van is much more than just a temporary situation. He soon plans to hike the Way of St. James from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela. His trip will then take him to the Spanish coast, where he wants to experience new adventures with a colleague. While he enjoys the waves in Zingst, the anticipation of new discoveries remains great. In his barista role he not only finds his way to coffee, but also an opportunity to live out his love of travel and freedom on two wheels.
Coffee and van life are a popular topic on social media, and there are many ways to combine both passions - as Stefan Looft proves very well.