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It's been a loooong, long time.

Hey all,

I haven't been on here in MONTHS! tut-tut, how lapse of me. Anyhoo, while I catch up on all the gossip for you merry bunch I thought I'd post you all an update.

My uni project is developing slowly but surely in that I'm just about to start my second year. It has come round sooooo quickly, it's unnerving. For the past year, I've been reading solidly about Coffee, and Waste and Quality, and coffee shop culture, and the effects of caffeine on the brain, and the economics of… Continue

Added by Bel Townsend on September 20, 2008 at 5:45am — 1 Comment

It's getting closer to fall!

I actually had to wear a sweater today. Course I'll have to take it off in an hour as it is supposed to be 76 today. But I can feel the nip in the air coming. Soon the layers will come out and we can finally wear jackets again. No more 100 degree weeks. Lusting for hot coffee rather than sipping it. Oh my I love winter and Fall.

Added by Andy Newbom on September 19, 2008 at 9:11am — No Comments

Slow Food Nation

Slow Food Nation. How can something called Slow go by so fast? It was a whirlwind of frenetic activity and coffee magic. I keep realizing how historic the event was in every way. It was a monumental undertaking and was amazingly well executed. A huge bow down with high fives to the curators Andrew Barnett, Eileen Hassi and Tonx.



It was truly historic and groundbreaking. But it was also exactly the way all of us have been doing great coffee for years. The Coffee pavillion was not so… Continue

Added by Andy Newbom on September 18, 2008 at 5:46pm — No Comments

Seattle update

The last thing i did in Southern California was beat Heather Perry in the Ultimate Barista Challenge in Los Angeles. I feel pretty good about doing that. Somebody had to..



so, i made it up to the NW for good (for now, at least). After spending nearly a month on the road, i'm still adjusting to not living out of a bag, a Eurovan, etc. My friend Kris, along with several other characters, had a great time traveling from Orange County to Seattle and back-- including lava tubes, Oregon… Continue

Added by Janelle on September 18, 2008 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Seattle drama

long story short:
My laptop was stolen out of my bag, courtesy of US Airways.
You motherfuckers. Last person to fuck with Benza isn't back on solid food yet.
You've been warned.

Added by Benza Lance on September 17, 2008 at 5:15pm — 3 Comments

Coffee Fest Follow Up

Just want to say thanks to everyone that stopped by at Coffee Fest this weekend. It was great to see some new people and put faces to names with some existing ones!

Our online ordering seemed to go over well and we got a lot of feedback from attendees! I wound up running the Ipod battery down each day of the show by doing online ordering through it!

Added by Mike Spence on September 17, 2008 at 9:42am — No Comments

Come in and unwind!

Come in and unwind at the Daily Grind of Mansfield and have a cup of coffee with us!

Added by Daily Grind Coffee House and Cafe on September 16, 2008 at 9:53pm — No Comments

A miracle of nature: Panama Sitton Washed Arabica

Pizza & Coffee

Just came from work, unexpected early but a pleasant surprise.

Knowing that my meal is half ready and looking forward to a nice full creamy and smooth espresso....a must after heavily abusing my body poring black acid through my organs from one commercial coffee brand which I do not wish to mention.



Opened up the front door, lights on and strait to my kitchen. My kitchen is base, the place I wish to be after a… Continue

Added by BeanMeUp on September 16, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Goings on

Lately it seems that I am enjoying being at the shop more, and it's possible that this is because I am not there as much lately. (friends, school, church, etc.)



And it looks like that might be the trend next semester as well seeing as how I finally got a grant to help with school. I'm looking forward to not taking 8-10 years to finish a 2 year degree...now it should only take around 6.

I still haven't figured how this will affect getting ready to compete. Either it will help… Continue

Added by Cherie on September 16, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Going up against the clown

We've been hearing the rumors for a few weeks. The shipping container was dropped in the parking lot 2 weeks ago. We knew the day was coming, and now its here - soon we go to war against the clown with the big red shoes! That's right, I have a newly renovated McCafe' 50 yards from our front door. I saw the shiny new super-auto this afternoon when I picked up my QP w/Cheese. Hoppers still empty, not a smudge or a loose ground anywhere on it. Strategically located far enough from the fry-o-lator… Continue

Added by Brady on September 15, 2008 at 6:00pm — 7 Comments

Training for the first F1 night race

Check out my other blogs at:



http://blog.omy.sg/ezprezzo



and



http://www.geekterminal.com





I will begin my training of Baristas for the upcoming first ever F1 night race. The venue will be at Geek Terminal, Singapore Premier Business Lounge, where I work. It will be exciting as I will get to meet up to 45 baristas who exchange notes and knowledge with them to prepare for the upcoming race where all of us will be stationed to serve all who comes to… Continue

Added by Danny on September 14, 2008 at 6:29am — 1 Comment

CoffeeJunkie's First Roast and Starts New Coffee Club!

I am sooooo excited to say that I have now embarked on a new journey for myself - ROASTING COFFEE! I'm surprised that it has taken me so long to actually get down to it and do it, but I might say, I am VERY ecstatic about it! The very first roast was a little too much, but after the second roast, I was on a roll!! I was now ready to make my BIG DEBUT at my first Coffee Soiree for my newly established coffee club which featured Ethiopian Coffee and South African Wine while club members smoked… Continue

Added by CoffeeJunkie on September 13, 2008 at 12:02am — No Comments

Barefoot five year party

Barefoot made it. Five years of making sweet coffee love. we're celebrating September 23rd with free Cappuccinos all day. If you come in a gorilla suit reading Nietzche we will buy you food and drinks all day.

party with us. Drink coffee till you get sick and pass out.

Added by Andy Newbom on September 12, 2008 at 9:17pm — 3 Comments

CoffeeFest Seattle

Whos gonna be up there? THe Tony Serrano and Jared are up there machine techning it up and slingin sweet espresso. We're all pretty jealous that we have to stay home.

Added by Andy Newbom on September 12, 2008 at 9:02pm — No Comments

Stone Creek Coffee Fundraising!

Posted by: Steve Hawthorne



With cooler weather and the start of school, it is time to think about supporting our kids and schools with fundraising! Over the summer, we gave our already popular fundraising program a little overhaul. With cool new sell sheets, and the addition of Stone Creek's Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate, this program is perfect for schools, churches, and clubs seeking to raise money for their cause. Here are a few details about our program:

• We have 6 coffees… Continue

Added by Stone Creek Coffee Roasters on September 12, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

The opening of my coffeeshop.... drumroll please..

Sept 11 - My shop plans were approved by the city today!! And, a building permit is now in hand!

Sept 19th - Searching for an electrical and plumbing contractor....

More to come..

Added by Gideon on September 11, 2008 at 8:00pm — 4 Comments

Starbucks has the most "skilled baristas" in Charlotte!

Alright, so this may turn into a rant. Let me warn you in advance. I didn't get much sleep last night. I was angry, and frustrated, all in one. Couldn't stop thinking about it. ("Thinking about what already?" you ask. Well, Creative Loafing's Best of Charlotte came out this week, and it wasn't who won that surprised me, it was what the food editor wrote. The Reader's Pick went to a small indie shop in a real cool, vibrant hip part of Charlotte, and although it wasn't one of the shops that brew… Continue

Added by Jason Dominy on September 11, 2008 at 10:00am — 12 Comments

New Online Ordering to be shown at Coffee Fest Seattle

If you have a chance to come to Coffee Fest Seattle, be sure to stop by our Booth (1105, 1107). We will be showing off the first look at our new Online Ordering system. Coffee Fest Seattle is November 12th, 13th and 14th.



I know you may be thinking that ordering online is only for restaurants, but there are great applications for coffee shops and cafes. With new feature however, you will be able to place an order through any compatible web enabled WiFi device! This means that your… Continue

Added by Mike Spence on September 10, 2008 at 1:17pm — No Comments

Simonelli Practice

I had Latteart training with Nuova Simonelli Aurelia for Millrock!!

Added by Masa Onishi on September 10, 2008 at 5:38am — No Comments

Interested in the ethical coffee movement? Consider helping me with my research!

Hello baristas, shop owners, and coffee enthusiasts. Are you interested in or employed in the ethical coffee movement? Do you buy or sell fair trade, direct trade, or otherwise socially responsible coffee? If so, consider helping me with my research on the ethical coffee market (fair trade, organic, direct trade, socially responsible, etc).



I'm a graduate student in sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where I'm researching the production, sale, and consumption… Continue

Added by Nicki Cole on September 9, 2008 at 4:39pm — 1 Comment

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