January 2010 Blog Posts (46)

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Ranting

What up folks, checking in with ya, just letting you know how the first competition went. “So how did it go?” you ask. I it was okay, for a first try. We 've all learned a lot in the past week in what it means to compete in a barista competition. I think a pretty good explanation is somewhere between Iron Chef and Figure Skating in the Olympics. Its funny, how the addition of seven guys with clipboards can get under your skin. We all do the same motions everyday: grind, dose, tamp, pull, serve,… Continue

Added by kirk knipmeyer on January 18, 2010 at 2:21pm — No Comments

Coffee shops quick to help in Haiti relief

With so many cafés at the center of civic-minded pursuits—think buzz words like eco-conscious, fair trade and community hub—it’s little surprise that coffee and tea retailers have wasted no time donating profits to organizations aiding in the Haiti earthquake relief effort. Continue reading

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Added by Fresh Cup Magazine on January 18, 2010 at 2:02pm — No Comments

Caffe Driade Owner, Scott Conary, to Train judges & act as Head Judge at the Inaugural United Arab Emirates Barista Championship In Dubai

At the Specialty Coffee & Tea Convention November 10 - 12, 2009 | Dubai, UAE this exciting new exhibition, the three-day convention, will feature the 1st UAE Barista Championship and well-targeted educational sessions to help participants in the Arab region and beyond.

Added by scott conary on January 17, 2010 at 8:59pm — No Comments

Carrboro Coffee Roastery Owner, Scott Conary to Train judges & act as Head Judge at the Nicaraguan National Barista Championship

National Barista Championship In Nicaragua -
November 19-22nd, 2009. The Competition takes place during the Coffee Fest Convention, held at the Mall Galleries Santo Domingo, in the capital city of Managua. http://www.acen.org.ni

Added by scott conary on January 17, 2010 at 2:14pm — No Comments

Haiti - Call for Professional Chef Volunteers

This was posted on FohBoh.com today - the largest social network for the restaurant industry. The relief workers and citizens of Haiti could probably use some coffee and tea right about now. Please share this information with your culinary friends.



This is an alert seeking Chef Volunteers willing to work in field kitchens in Haiti.



Over the past 72 hours I've been networking with:



U.N. World Food Programme

American Culinary… Continue

Added by Jeffrey J Kingman on January 16, 2010 at 5:24pm — No Comments

What Menu Combo is working out there?

Many people have decided to expand or diversify their menu. There are classic combo's like bakery/coffee or breakfast/coffee and there are newer combos like yogurt/coffee and coffee/bar. Are there combo's you see out there or combos your doing that are working well together? I have a great local spot I'm looking at but it is more space than required for a coffee shop and I'm looking to maximize the space and give it more community pull.

Added by comforteagle1965 on January 16, 2010 at 10:21am — No Comments

Executive Summit at Coffee Fest NYC

Join Coffee Fest in Meadowlands NJ March 4, 2010 for the Executive Summit



Coffee Fest NYC Executive Summit

Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 9:00am-5:00pm



We are thrilled to make our Executive Summit a permanent fixture on the Coffee Fest line-up of events carefully crafted to help you build your bottom line. Held on Thursday, March 4, 2010, the Executive Summit titled Survive and Thrive in Coffee Today, culls from the industry's most respected professionals to bring… Continue

Added by Jeffrey J Kingman on January 15, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Featured Donor: Sweet Maria's

Over the past few years, interest in home coffee roasting has grown exponentially and Sweet Maria’s, based in Oakland, CA, has played a central role in the movement.



Their website offers advice on how to choose a home roaster, detailed roasting instructions, photos of beans at each roasting stage and forums for discussing all things coffee. They also sell supplies and equipment, and green coffee to… Continue

Added by Coffee Kids on January 15, 2010 at 12:05pm — No Comments

How does your Business Care and Give Back?

I own a small Espresso Bar and I try to partner with my customers to provide Money, Time and Coffee to Non Profits here in Tucson, what kind of things do you do with your businesses to show you Care and Give Back?

Added by James "Cosmo" Cramer on January 14, 2010 at 9:54pm — 2 Comments

new blog by "the worst barista in Melbourne"

http://splitshifts.blogspot.com/

Added by monobrow on January 14, 2010 at 6:47pm — No Comments

Fresh Cup's January Newsletter!

Read it here or get it in your inbox every month by signing up at our website: www.freshcup.com

Added by Fresh Cup Magazine on January 13, 2010 at 10:36am — No Comments

Latin American Farmers Leaving Organic Coffee

Latin American countries account for 75% of the world's organic coffee production. But even as demand for organic coffee has increased, coffee farmers are being forced to return to conventional cultivation using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. In the article, "Organic coffee: Why Latin… Continue

Added by Coffee Kids on January 12, 2010 at 10:13am — No Comments

5 Free Ways to Market Your Business

Marketing is one of the biggest ways to gain customers. You need to get them in your store so they can experience your great coffee.

Just be sure to fit your Advertising to your goals. Marketing is not created equal.

Word of mouth Marketing is best, but how do you begin? By building trust with customers so they buy from you. Then they tell all their friends! Get people talking with these 5 free Marketing strategy ideas:



Social Media



This isn’t just a trend… Continue

Added by Jennifer Vaaler on January 11, 2010 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Passion

The week before Christmas, David Heilbrunn of Coffee Fest took me to Fresh Cup Magazine's Holiday Open House.



As a former Executive Chef, who did a two year sabbatical studying architecture in Boston, I completely understand having passion for a craft or trade. I'm quite passionate about creative culinary, gastronomy, sustainability and being a superior craftsperson.



Over the times I was Exec Chef, I participated in a number of coffee/tea purchasing decisions; I was aware… Continue

Added by Jeffrey J Kingman on January 10, 2010 at 11:10am — 5 Comments

The Great Good Place - Part 1

This is the first of a short series of blogs written to document my thoughts on Ray Oldenburg's book, "The Great Good Place." In his book, Ray discusses the 'Third Place' as the public places where people go to enjoy the company of others in an informal social setting as necessities for our personal and community health. Henceforth, references to the author's work will be discussed as Ray's ideas/assertions.



Ray makes a historical reference to the post WWII era, where after the… Continue

Added by Mike M on January 9, 2010 at 9:34pm — 5 Comments

Coffee in our household

Beverly, my wife; Liz, my daughter along with myself love our coffee. - every morning I'm the first up and I put the water on - then taking the two french presses down along with my Italian espresso pot. I make a decaf for my wife; a good strong non-decaf coffee for Liz and I have the espresso. It makes for more of a clean up but we all love our coffee.

Added by Steve MacDowall on January 9, 2010 at 12:46pm — No Comments

Free Wifi...

Similar to lots of other articles on this topic, but there are some interesting quotes and points of view...

Cafes juggle needs of Wi-Fi regulars, walk-ins

Added by Sean on January 8, 2010 at 8:17am — No Comments

Cheaper price vs. better value

I just ran across this article that seems to say that in these economic crunch times, people are looking to spend less and accept the lesser quality they'll get. However, my other reading tells me that people are willing to spend, but they expect to get more for their money. Thoughts?

Hello Frugality, Goodbye Good Life

Added by Sean on January 7, 2010 at 1:35pm — No Comments

Phish and Joe

So i am wondering....is there anyone out there who loves waking up in the morning, loading up the french press with JBM and popping in your favorite phish dvd as me?? (oh yeah and smoking weed in that process) Coffee is an awesome thing although not as cool as phish:) i promise im not obsesive or crazy i just know what i like and what gets me off...

Added by Nathan Talley on January 6, 2010 at 3:02pm — No Comments

Hi, I'm Jeff and I'm a coffee and tea addict...

Originally posted at the new blog Leaf & Berry



I’ve been drinking coffee and tea all my life, since I was about ten. It’s always had a hold on me, remaining a constant part of my daily existence.



Much as I might think I could – there’s just no way I could ever stop drinking coffee and tea. I’ve finally given up the remote thought of ever quitting and as a result…



have turned my life… Continue

Added by Jeffrey J Kingman on January 6, 2010 at 2:58pm — No Comments

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