We got this email from Perry today with the following contents: [caption id="attachment_597" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Cupping at R.A. Cafe"][/caption] "I made it safely to Bogota with no problems... We started with breakfast at the Embassy Suites (pretty swanky) and headed to R.A. Cafe, exporters (and more, I believe) of coffee,...
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Perry leaves for Colombia tomorrow!
Our head roaster, Perry, just checked in online for his flight to Bogota, Colombia tomorrow. Now the wheels are set into motion for an exciting trip to the Monserrate community (in Colombia's Huila Department), where 42 families produce amazing coffee (which you can find at Victrola, by the way). Not...
Nifty new tampers
After patiently awaiting our new custom tampers from Reg Barber, they have arrived and we're thrilled to use them behind the bar. Not only did RB put our logo on top, but the base features a sweet bevel for a more evenly dense coffee puck. the handle is handcrafted wood,...
Next time you fly...
...check out the article, "Uncommon Grounds," on the current Seattle coffee scene in MyMidwest, the Midwest Airlines inflight magazine! There's even a little blurb on the cuppings that happen every Wednesday at 11am at V2, and also about the wonderful atmosphere up on 15th. Thanks Midwest!
Victrola Barista Smackdown
We smacked it down last Friday night at V2 complete with a pretty healthy pot, sweet prizes, a stunning trophy and many many balloons. I’ve never seen our Vickies so focused yet foul-mouthed, so driven yet manic, so resolute yet fevered. The evening began with the BYOV competition (Bring Your...