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...
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We Heart SO Yirgacheffe
We heart Single Origin Espresso. And think you should too! It's official, I tried it this morning myself, the Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Koke is on the bar at both the Roastery and the 15th Ave Cafe. What's it like, you ask? In a Macchiato, the shot tasted rich, like drinking cocoa,...
Ethiopia Sidama Ardi
The exceptional Ethiopia Sidama Ardi, named for the four million year old female skeleton, nicknamed Ardi, unearthed in that country a decade ago, is all set to be released on this Friday. So I ask you: Is naming an excellent coffee after the oldest known human skeleton auspicious? We think...
Why Yirgacheffe?
Why try the new Yirgacheffe? Well, it is warm here in Seattle, the flowers are blooming, and even though it is only the beginning of March, it is time for this exceptional Spring coffee. For those looking for a delicate, floral coffee with both intense sweetness and acidity will love...
Rosettas For Relief
This past weekend two Victrola baristas, Shawn and Mark, competed in the Seattle Rosettas for Relief Latte Art Competition. They both gave a great showing and in the end Andrew Milstead from Urban Coffee Lounge won. This event coincided with others like it around the country each working to raise...