A month or so ago, with many a barista story about the emerging Portland coffee scene, we decided that we had to make a little trip down to our quaint, pleasant neighbor to the South. And we were so glad we did! We a great, warm welcome we received. Each...
Posts tagged: Cafe
The Pinnacle of Luxury
If you have ever come to partake in on a Wednesday public cupping you already know that the little weekly coffee tasting ritual is an enlightening, even fun experience. I've seen it happen, many a week an interested participant will ask a question about processing or regional varietal and the...
Poured Over
While the El Salvador Santa Ana Finca ALaska was released this past Friday, I just had my first Pour-over cup. First thing I think: Why have I waited so long to try this? (Yes, it has been three days!) It is RICH and DEEP and COMPLEX. Invigorating. And knowing this,...
The Eco Cup
Why has the paper cup hung on so long? Well for one it is convenient, but I think its more than that. My guess, we have grown accustom to the look and feel of the paper cup. The traditional cup fits in our hands easily, doesn't readily spill and is...
It was the Mole...
Ok, it was the Mole that pushed me over the edge. I have been meaning to write a blog about the new soup up on 15th for a while, but this morning (yes, before 10 am), when I heard rumors of the newest soup, a simple, delightful, cocoa infused Mole...