All Blog Posts (1,794)

Search Blog Posts

2009 Summer Blend

Posted by: Katie Pope



Summer is just around the corner, and as the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, it's time to introduce this year's Summer Blend. This year's Summer Blend is the perfect combination of coffees from El Salvador and Ethiopia to carry us into this fantastic season.



Our Green Coffee Team had this to say about the new blend:



'Grown on the Las Nubes farm in the mountains of the Santa Ana region in El Salvador, this coffee brings notes… Continue

Added by Stone Creek Coffee Roasters on May 19, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Gypsy Java Cafe gets new owners, drops the "Java"

http://bit.ly/LFwUj

Added by Melissa Allison on May 18, 2009 at 9:29pm — No Comments

Make Your Bids at the Homeroasters' Online Auction

An intrepid band of home roasters has put together "Kick it up for Coffee Kids," an online auction to benefit Coffee Kids. The group is offering over $3,000 worth of items throughout the month of May.



Items include: five home roasters, a top-flight Zass 580, top-shelf specialty greens, industry magazine subscriptions, logo and design work by Dillanos, a gorgeous shop sign to be personalized, coffee preps (Yamas, Chemex, Bodum, Bunn) and lots more. Forty separate items will be… Continue

Added by Coffee Kids on May 18, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Voice from the Field: Fatima Ismael Espinoza

José Luis Zárate of Coffee Kids recently spoke with Fatima Ismael Espinoza, the general manager of the Coffee Kids’ partner Society of Small Producers for Coffee Export (SOPPEXCCA) to get a sense of how coffee farmers deal with unstable coffee prices and provide for their families.



Fatima Ismael Espinoza Located in Jinotega, Nicaragua, SOPPEXCCA is a 650-member cooperative known throughout the coffee industry for… Continue

Added by Coffee Kids on May 18, 2009 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Opening the Roastery

I have not been idle during my absence from posting on BX. I am currently in Auckland, NZ (City of Sails- not sales!) working on getting a micro-roastery open. In March headed down here to look at a couple of roasting businesses for sale (not sail). Found a very nice place complete with red brick courtyard and fountain in Parnell. We are currently getting the place cleaned up ready to start roasting end of the month.



It is nice to be looking at spending a little more time down here… Continue

Added by Alun Evans on May 17, 2009 at 1:39pm — 4 Comments

Sumatran coffee farm video from Caffe Vita and One Pot

http://bit.ly/wi4Hp

Added by Melissa Allison on May 15, 2009 at 2:31pm — No Comments

Pour Over

Last night I had the chance to watch a coffee pour over device and then taste it. Now, I need to find a way to talk the West End Wine Bar owner into buying one for us. Less clean up than a press pot, not as rich as a press pot but so much better than drip!

Added by Charlie DeVico on May 15, 2009 at 9:07am — No Comments

Dilettante Chocolates founder shares photos, thoughts from Venezuelan coffee estate visit

http://bit.ly/J4lnq

Added by Melissa Allison on May 13, 2009 at 11:33am — No Comments

Coffee as a metaphor for the not-so-mind blowing revelations about American culture

April/May 2009

written by Bo Liles



There is something about knowledge that is both empowering and crippling. I find that I have unintentionally devoted a large portion of my brain cells to housing useless knowledge. Now, sometimes this knowledge comes in handy — like when you are at a party of nerds who like to argue about meaningless things such as coffee, bicycles, music, and the difference between a porter and a stout (which is a lot, btw). I admit that I am one of those… Continue

Added by Bo Liles on May 12, 2009 at 3:01pm — No Comments

Everett roaster Velton Ross gets high marks, more sales

Includes a poll asking whether coffee should be rated and described like wine.
http://bit.ly/qb3b7

Added by Melissa Allison on May 11, 2009 at 9:51am — No Comments

Blender powder mix

There is a comapny in Mexico "society cafe"
they have several stores and they use a vendor for their mix powders that delivers in a white plain bag.
Any idea who the vendor is??
Thanks.

Added by Fernando G Salinas on May 8, 2009 at 12:19pm — No Comments

How do you take your brewed coffee?

Do you appreciate the flavor of brewed coffee and take in on black? or do you prefer cream and sugar to take off that "bite"?

New post on my coffee blog Daily Demitasse, How do you take your brewed coffee?

Added by Jennifer Vaaler on May 7, 2009 at 4:05pm — No Comments

coffee in Baltimore?

That seems to be the question. I'm visiting right now, and can't seem to find any promising information on quality coffee in Baltimore. Any clues you may have to provide will be appreciated.

Added by Grace on May 7, 2009 at 9:13am — 2 Comments

Strengthening barista culture in coffee-producing countries.

News & Events from Fresh Cup!



Strengthening barista culture in coffee-producing countries.

Added by Fresh Cup Magazine on May 6, 2009 at 2:19pm — No Comments

25% discount offer on Tea to barista members

Use coupon code "NING" with your next order from http://indonique.com and get a 25% discount, valid through may 2009.
Enjoy!

Added by George on May 6, 2009 at 11:04am — No Comments

Socially Conscious Coffee Advances Goal

Posted by: Christie Boivin



With our Socially Responsible Initiatives , we have partnered with Socially Conscious Coffee , a non-profit organization that ensures that coffee harvesters and their families earn a fair wage, are given healthcare and… Continue

Added by Stone Creek Coffee Roasters on May 6, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Coffee Franchise Industry Latest Facts and Figures

New Franchise Direct study finds opportunities brewing in the

coffee franchise sector



Franchise Direct (www.franchisedirect.com), one of the world’s leading franchise portals, recently conducted an in-depth study of the coffee franchise sector. After thoroughly examining 29 Franchise Disclosure Documents, Franchise Direct has found that the coffee franchise sector is weathering the recession resiliently, bolstered by a product that is an integral part of American… Continue

Added by Anto mathew on May 6, 2009 at 2:50am — 1 Comment

Shannon Sips Burundi

Posted by: Shannon Smith



Taking the time to sip slowly and extract specific characteristics in a coffee is something we try to do at the Stone Creek Coffee Factory on a regular basis. Today I took the time to focus all my senses on a single origin-our Factory Reserve-The Burundi .



My first encounter with the Burundi was a few months back at the cupping table with all four cups in front of me a mystery. Every other Friday we do blind cuppings at the Factory and challenge… Continue

Added by Stone Creek Coffee Roasters on May 5, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Best T-Shirt Ever

Just thought I would share that I bought the coffee cup skull with wrench and portafilter crossbones shirt from espressoparts.com and I think it is the greatest shirt ever!!

Added by Meredith on May 5, 2009 at 9:03am — 3 Comments

The Slayer, they are not ROCK Band. They are ROCK espresso machine for "the best result in the cup"

Slayer: Some compare to other brands!



Recently some commentators have lumped Slayer into a category with La Marzocco and Synesso. I don’t really mind this, because the comparison reflects the fact that Slayer defines a new category of equipment: ultra-traditionals. These other machines play in the premium range, but Slayer is perhaps the first purpose-built machine for the Third Wave. It is by design the ultimate traditional barista… Continue

Added by Hung Nguyen on May 4, 2009 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

Featured Blog Posts

View All

Latest Blog Posts

Most Popular Blog Posts

Monthly Archives

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

1999

Barista Exchange Partners

Partner Discount Series Offers

Barista Exchange Friends

Keep Barista Exchange Free

Are you enjoying Barista Exchange? Is it helping you promote your business and helping you network in this great industry? Donate today to keep it free to all members. Supporters can join the "Supporters Group" with a donation. Thanks!

Clicky Web Analytics