Online Sales & Marketing, Kendon Shaw and Head Roaster and Green Buyer, Dennis Peseau Can I do anything else to optimize my coffee if I’m using reverse osmosis water and a Keurig? For those who don’t know, reverse osmosis is a process which removes dissolved solids (contaminants and minerals) from...
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Syrupy and Clean- Reserve Ethiopia Nekempte Kemgin
The first time I saw this picture of the Nekempte growing region, I was taken aback. Yes, it is a little bit "Lord of the Rings" (not to knock those who LOVE LOTR), but it is just so beautiful. Is this how we imagine Ethiopia in our popular imagination? My...
Guest Espresso
Most of you, by now, have become well acquainted with the whole concept of the Single Origin Espresso. A few years back we started out with the occasional extra grinder set up with an extra special coffee for you all try. And, as you know, when done well it can...
Ethiopia Yirga Cheffe Koke Co-op
Whose to say why, but at Victrola, coffees from Ethiopia tend to tantalize us. (We like to think it is because we shun all things that hint at boring!) The Fair Trade and Organic Ethiopia Yirga Cheffe Koke Co-op is no exception. Although we have all really enjoyed having the...
How does deep taste?
It all started like this: a group of Vickie baristas/ managers/ roasters all gathered around the cupping room table, philosophizing about the experience we were about to undertake (Big questions like: How does deep taste?). Our mission: to taste 12 of the best espresso blends (including ours of course!) from...