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Throw Down at Julia's Coffee!!!





Hey everyone,



So the time has come and the date has been set. Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 there will be a latte art throw down at Julia’s Coffee from 6-9 PM. Probably won’t take that long, but it would be great if it did. So, why am I telling you this? Because I want you to tell your friends, and them to tell there friends, and for those Baristas out there that would like to join, tell them to bring the throw down!!! And even… Continue

Added by Brent hall on September 9, 2008 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

A million different places

This is the perfect website for me. I haven't been doing the coffee thing for as long as some people, but I already know now that it's something I love, and I would be perfectly happy to do it for as long as I'm working. Eventually, one day, I'd like to own my own coffee shop(s) - as well as some other businesses, business is kind of a passion of mine, although it might seem slightly boring. In highschool marketing was my favorite class and my orginal major going into college was… Continue

Added by Rachael Renk Simas on September 9, 2008 at 9:44am — No Comments

Panama (Part 1): The Preparation

I love my wife. My wife is amazingly unusual compared to the stereotypical domestic housewife that carts 2.5 children around in a Caravan with a soccer ball sticker in the window (we don't even have kids yet). I suppose I shouldn't expect a typical wife as I don't have a typical marriage. I am 25 and have been married for over three years now, which almost unheard of in a post-modern generation of delayed decision and overly cautious attitudes toward the whole "institution" of marriage. But I… Continue

Added by Chris DeMarse on September 8, 2008 at 9:05pm — No Comments

Coffeefest Seattle 2008 Don't Miss This!

Hello Coffeefesters!

Just want to make sure to invite one and all to visit the best of the west at this year's Coffeefest Seattle!

Make sure to stop by the Pixie Mate booth and experince a sweetly, spiced cup of yum with a wink of enlightenment; the Pixie Mate Latte, mmmmmm...Meet TJ and hear him speak on why we all love this menu offering that packs a Llama load of antioxidants and a taste that leaves you smiling. That's Saturday 10AM room 4C2. www.pixiemate.com Pixie Mate… Continue

Added by Ginger Gerhart on September 8, 2008 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Coffee Fest!

Who isnt excited for Coffee Fest? I know I am and its in my own back yard this time of year. If anyone is in town early this week, Please feel free to stop by Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Company on 10th and Pike just blocks from your hotels and the Convention Center. 1005 E. Pike St. Seattle WA 98122. Look it up and have the Best Coffee In Seattle.

Added by Scott Baldwin on September 8, 2008 at 12:43pm — 1 Comment

Synesso has come !!! DCS Barista Jam.

I attended DCS Barista Jam.(DCS is a Japanese Espresso Machine Sapplier)



DCS announce their agency agreement with Synesso !!







There were many Japanese Top Baristas (Kadowaki Brothers, Mr.Nishiya, Mr.Kurita and more...…



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Added by Masa Onishi on September 8, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments

Central Sydney Coffee Scene

I measure coffee culture in the crema of my very short ristretto. This is nigh near impossible to do in Indonesia, where an espresso can come in cups as big as cappuccino mugs. Often the cafes of Indonesia make the mistake of changing the time honoured drink preparations to suit the perceptions of the coffee drinkers of that country, instead of educating them to what is a short black, a piccolo or a doppio. There is a tale, which may or may not be true, about the opening of the first Starbucks… Continue

Added by Alun Evans on September 8, 2008 at 4:30am — 2 Comments

El Salvador Finca San Jose! so dang sweet!

Country: El salvador

Region:Apaneca-Ilamatepec Mountain Range, City: Apaneca & Ataco, Ahuachapán ,El Salvador.

GPS Coordinates:

Latitude: N 13º 52’ 52.3’’

Longitude: W 89º 48’ 24.5’’



Gloria Mercedes Rodriguez is the owner of San José coffee farm, located on the Apaneca – Ilamatepec mountain range. San Jose farm was inherited by Gloria’s father, José María Rodriguez Herrera in the 1950’s, by that time the property was only devoted to cattle for milking… Continue

Added by Andy Newbom on September 5, 2008 at 6:46pm — No Comments

New harvest time

Central Americans and East africans arriving by the vespa load right now. can't type, must drink!

Added by Andy Newbom on September 5, 2008 at 6:44pm — No Comments

Organic Gardening in Mexico City

The Christian Science Monitor had an interesting article on the food crisis and how families in Mexico City are confronting rising prices with backyard gardens. "Mexico City Launches Community Gardens", provides more interesting stats on the food crisis that is affecting the world. Mexico has already put a freeze on the prices of food staples and now they are helping establish community gardens. organic gardening in Mexico with Coffee Kids and FomCafe As I… Continue

Added by Coffee Kids on September 5, 2008 at 10:39am — No Comments

Now Roasting...Best of Brazil

Posted by: Steve Hawthorne



We are proud to begin serving our Best of Brazil as our newest single origin coffee. Since 2005, Stone Creek has been purchasing Brazilian coffee from the Sinay-Neves farm in Brazil. This socially responsible relationship has allowed us to support social projects on the farm aimed at improving the lives of coffee harvesters. To date, our Brazilian coffee has been used in many of our blends an in our signature Green Bike Espresso. We are proud to now offer… Continue

Added by Stone Creek Coffee Roasters on September 4, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Barista Exchange Podcast - #1

Woohoo! We now have our 1st Podcast available! I am very excited to start doing these podcasts every month or two, and will be inviting guests who have insight on the specialty coffee industry from a baristas perspective and more.





This first Podcast features Christopher Nicely Abel… Continue

Added by Matt Milletto on September 2, 2008 at 11:41am — No Comments

Keep quality high when sales drop

Stockton Graham & Co. publishes two biweekly newsletters, Stockton's Souvenirs and Graham's Gazette. The Gazette contains articles written with coffee retailers in mind. I'll post some of my work for the Gazette to this blog. If you like what you see, sign up for our mailing list!

You may have noticed that fewer customers are visiting your shop, and those who are still coming may be spending less. Many people are…

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Added by Jonathan Hamilton on September 2, 2008 at 5:30am — No Comments

oh mUh g4Wd, BuHR335ta 3xCh4nG3!!(#*&^@

online community sites are funny.... every one attracts some sort of crowd and if its around long enough you can catch the trends.... the cool profiles vs the really lame ones...

Something I noticed while browsing through friends, and friends of friends, is, like myspace with the angles and high contrast, there are a few particular styles of photos people like to keep in their albums on bexchange...

of course there is the latte art (*guilty*)

then the ones sipping on a mug of… Continue

Added by K-SAKI on August 30, 2008 at 11:59am — 4 Comments

DNC Coffee Part 2

Well, it looks like Democrats don't tip any better than the average tourist. Tips did increase, but without that impressive a direct relationship to the actual shop traffic. The hours for the rushes were very strange as well. The traditional rush times were ominously silent, perhaps because all our regulars were scared off. Our normal dead time during the lunch hours was actually pretty hopping, with the traffic just increasing until close in the evening. Wacky.



Celebrity… Continue

Added by Neil McCormick on August 30, 2008 at 11:06am — No Comments

Mexican Barista Championship live transmission

Live transmission on www.competenciamexicanadebaristas.com



Sept 4-6

13:00-19:00 hrs

Central time



WBC Judges:

Brent Fortune

Arturo Hernandez

Andrew Barnet

Anette Moldvaer

Sonja Grant

Cleofas Arreola



Special guests:

Sarah Allen

Jay Caragay

Reg Barber

Richard Crabill



The Mexican Barista Championship is one of the most exciting coffee… Continue

Added by Sylvia Gutiérrez on August 30, 2008 at 6:11am — No Comments

World Barista Championship selects top coffee machines for top baristas

Press Release from the World Barista Championship Committee:





World Barista Championship selects top coffee machines for top baristas



World Barista Championship UK Ltd. has selected the Nuova Simonelli Aurelia as the official espresso machine and MAHLKÖNIG K30 (Vario and Twin) as the official espresso coffee grinder of its 2009 – 2011 competition… Continue

Added by Matt Milletto on August 29, 2008 at 9:17am — 2 Comments

Anfim after the first year

Let me begin by saying that I like the way my two Anfims grind coffee. I also like the way that they distribute into the pf. I like the timers and they are shiny! BUT....

What is up with the huge gap between the burrs and the doser? I feel a little duped but all the hype of "no waste no finger striking". I like to finger strike and I do not like a quarter shot being left behind in the shoot every time I pull a shot. I think that too many people wanted to believe that this was the grinder… Continue

Added by Sam Jones on August 28, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

sale

existing business ready for restart. drive thru coffee shop for sale in elizabethton, tn. everything needed for opening anytime. professionally landscaped with water feature adds curb appeal. two group astoria- purchased new in '04. would possibly sell assets only. thanks for your time, Hannon

Added by han on August 28, 2008 at 1:04pm — 1 Comment

Sticky Bun Latte Recipe;

Sticky Bun Latte Recipe; Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte



2 Tbsp. Torani Syrups; Brown Sugar Cinnamon syrup

1 cup milk

1/4 cup espresso*



Instructions

In a small saucepan, gently heat milk and Torani syrup together, whisking until frothy. Pour steamed flavored milk into tall glass and add brewed espresso*. Spoon a thin layer of foamed milk over top of… Continue

Added by javaqueen on August 27, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

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