April 2009 Blog Posts (60)

Kudos to coffee

It's interesting to look through this website and note the excitement that has started to flood it with the WBC and SCAA coming up in less than a week. I haven't been apart of this industry long enough to claim myself a mover or shaker or maybe even terribly significant yet. And even though this sounds like I'm dissing myself, I'm not I promise. Through this site I have come across some astounding people and personalities, all of which have caused me to dream again, and feel as though those… Continue

Added by Chris Avirett on April 13, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Meeting Andrea Illy

Last week Monday (6 April) started with much anticipation for me. I had a sleepless night previously as I look forward to a visit by Andrea Illy. An icon of the coffee industry internationally, to have him make time to visit us in his short, one-day stop in Singapore was an honour for Geek Terminal.



Not many can claim to have met him personally but this is one privilege I had and etched as one of the more memorable meeting in my life.…



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Added by Danny on April 12, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

2009 US Beard Championship, Portland, Oregon

Watch this video! It will change your life!!! From… Continue

Added by Nick Cho on April 12, 2009 at 6:13am — No Comments

Is it a mystery?

Is it a mystery? How do I get a job at a coffee shop that's not Starbucks. I have worked for Starbucks years ago, and for Tully's Coffee as well. Obviously, this isn't what I want to do. But how do I get into a coffee shop where I will really learn how to be a barista? Just for an example, how does one work for Stumptown? Or any reputable cafe?
Thank guys

Added by Corey Roberts on April 11, 2009 at 1:27pm — 3 Comments

By Rail through Java

Many years ago rail was the way I used to get around Java. The Dutch built a comprehensive railway system in the 1880's designed to make passenger and goods transport from the interior easy. At one stage lones ran both West-East and North-South criss-crossing the entire island.



These days the railway runs from Jakarta through to Banyuwangi in the East of the island. Tracks service Bandung, Surabaya, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Blitar, Malang and Probolinggo. 10 years ago I used to make it… Continue

Added by Alun Evans on April 11, 2009 at 12:00am — 6 Comments

Looking forward to SCAA

Well, it's less than a week before the SCAA in Atlanta. The last time this show was in Atlanta it was one of the best coffee shows we have done. We are always excited to attend these shows as we get to see existing and new clients.



The SCAA will be a good show as it is the fourth one we have done this year. So far the attendance has been pretty good at the shows.



This time, I'll be presenting a 20 minute session on gift cards during the Tricks of the Trade in the middle of… Continue

Added by Mike Spence on April 10, 2009 at 7:27am — No Comments

Tuttle earns World Barista Championship Judge credentials - Gourmet News Story

By Anna Wolfe ATLANTA-When the World Barista Championship gets underway here April 17, Rob Tuttle will be watching closely. Tuttle, who is the cofounder of Everything Coffee & Tea in Alpharetta, Ga., earned his World Barista Championship Judge certification for his technical ... Read more@

http://www.gourmetnews.com/index.php?p=depts&deptid=4

Added by Rob Tuttle on April 9, 2009 at 8:35am — No Comments

Want to attend SCAA?

Call us by noon! We still have a few passes!!!
770-889-0336

Added by Everything Coffee & Tea on April 9, 2009 at 6:09am — No Comments

New barista in town

Over the last couple of days we have seen appr. 70-80 baristas try out for a full time barista position within our company.

I am completely exhausted but so happy we found an exceptionally talented and passionate young man who will be starting in our cafe on Tuesday and is ready to WOW :-)

Happy Easter!

Added by eve on April 9, 2009 at 2:04am — No Comments

New Orleans has more to offer than Chicory

Being from New Orleans and loving my city with every last breath it hurts to hear that people judge our coffee culture based on Chicory. Yes we do drink it, yes I was raised on it and yes it tastes like burnt plastic. But you know what, it's a part of our culture as a city and I don't hate on your city based on something unique to your home. As a professional barista in New Orleans, I see that baristas here are trying to get up to speed with the rest of the nation on bean quality, a perfect… Continue

Added by Drew on April 8, 2009 at 9:22pm — No Comments

Coffee-trade switch in Ethiopia disappoints importers, plus other news & events.

What’s happening in the specialty coffee and tea industry? Find out here.

Added by Fresh Cup Magazine on April 8, 2009 at 11:42am — No Comments

Equipment Deals

OK...here is your chance to pick up a steal of a deal on some new and slightly used espresso machines, grinders, brewers and whatever else we have laying around!
If you need a 1 or 2 group espresso machine or even a super-auto, drop us a line at rob@everythingcoffee-tea.com or call the office @ 770-889-0336 and you can pick it up at SCAA next week!

Added by Everything Coffee & Tea on April 7, 2009 at 10:24am — No Comments

sharing

i invite you to talking about coffee at tejaputradhewa@yahoo.com wait soon reply from all of you.

Added by teja atmandhewa on April 7, 2009 at 8:17am — No Comments

Slow, social Ethiopian ritual is the ultimate coffee experience

http://tinyurl.com/c6u7py

Added by Melissa Allison on April 6, 2009 at 10:40am — No Comments

April

Well it is April now and a few new things going on at 2% Jazz. Sean is doing a great job out at the Roastery, making the best of winter green choices. We are looking forward to the spring shipments. The new coffee coming in promises to be some of the best that I have been able to secure. Through John Sanders, I am able to buy some relationship coffee from Dwayne! This new opertunity is what I have been working towards for a year. The pay off is going to be worth it. John is also bringing over… Continue

Added by Sam Jones on April 5, 2009 at 10:48am — No Comments

Roasters, importers find it hard to get Ethiopian coffee they want

I'd love to know what you're hearing about this issue.



By Melissa Allison

Seattle Times business reporter



U.S. coffee importers and roasters are worried that a new auction system in Ethiopia makes it almost impossible for them to buy coffee from the particular farmers whose beans they want.



The system, overseen by the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange, mixes coffee beans from different growers before selling them for export.



That's a big deal to… Continue

Added by Melissa Allison on April 3, 2009 at 10:34am — No Comments

Red Sky Blend

Posted by: Shannon Smith



I normally stop by the Bay View store every morning on my way to the Factory. Today, however, I was running a bit behind and decided it best to come straight downtown instead. All the way from Bay View to the Factory I thought about what kind of coffee I would brew in the French Press upon my safe arrival. I get stuck in ruts sometimes with only wanting the same coffees each morning. Lately, the Garden Blend and our new Factory Reserve (the Burundi-try it, it… Continue

Added by Stone Creek Coffee Roasters on April 2, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Who's getting coffee from Ethiopia right now?

http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/coffee/2009/04/01/whos_getting_coffee_from_ethio.html

Added by Melissa Allison on April 1, 2009 at 2:15pm — No Comments

Check out our April issue!



www.freshcup.com



Features:

Cafe Finance

What you need to know to succeed

By Chris Legler



Chai Times

The classic Indian drink is mainstream--how are you setting yours apart?

By Chris… Continue

Added by Fresh Cup Magazine on April 1, 2009 at 1:04pm — No Comments

Making this much easier...I hope....

http://www.foodologycollective.com/foodology/the-fc-needs-you/

Added by Erik Karlsson on April 1, 2009 at 6:38am — No Comments

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