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Theory of A Coffee Snob

Posted by Jennifer Vaaler on October 28, 2010 at 9:55am

The title "coffee snob" is thrown around so much I decided to write a post about my theory and personality crisis.

What do you think? Any and all comments are appreciated.

Barista Interview: Ryan Soeder

Posted by Jennifer Vaaler on October 28, 2010 at 9:49am

This month's barista interview with Ryan Soeder is up, here.

Do you know a great Barista who is making an impact on the coffee industry and you think I should feature them? Contact me to let me know why you nominate them to be the next Barista to be interviewed.

Link to EspressoVein blog:

Posted by Brian Thayer on November 26, 2009 at 4:56am

www.espressovein.blogspot.com

Cupping Updates!

Posted by Bryan Wray on April 11, 2010 at 9:55am

I could post all of them here, but it's just easier to post the link to the blog.

Some top tier Ethiopians, wet and dry processed. Some Burundis and some cocoas for a little change of pace. Also a rant about people that don't care about where a coffee comes from. :)

http://thatcoffeeguy.wordpress.com

-bry

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

Posted by Jeffrey J Kingman on January 6, 2010 at 11:58am

Originally posted at the new blog Leaf & BerryI’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 over to the god/dess of specialty coffee and tea..Please join me as I journey deeper into this brave new world of coffee and tea. My quest is part professional (with a contract to be the social media voice of Coffee Fest) and part personal growth.This blog – Leaf & Berry – is where I will detail the adventures, knowledge-immersion and stories of my coffee and tea journey. It is my hope that those in the hospitality industry, those in the coffee/tea world and regular joe/jane’s will find some amusement, some knowledge share – that I am able to at least minimally delight or intrigue you here.And with that, I lift this cuppa joe at Spring Creek Coffee House in Milwaukie Oregon in salutations to you… here we go….

Stockton Graham & Co. Launches Blog for Coffee and Specialty Beverage Retailers

Posted by Wendy Coulter on November 17, 2009 at 9:48am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEcontact: Jeff Vojta, Presidentcompany: Stockton Graham & Co.phone: 919-881-8271email: vojta@stocktongraham.comStockton Graham & Co. Launches Blog for Coffee and Specialty Beverage RetailersNovember 16, 2009 – Raleigh, NC - Stockton Graham & Co. today announced the launch of its blog, “Graham’s Gazette”, at http://stocktongraham.wordpress.com/. The blog is dedicated to providing detailed information and discussion on coffee, specialty beverages, equipment and training targeted to coffee houses, QSRs, start-ups, hospitality venues, grocery stores, offices and franchises.Stockton Graham & Co’s “Graham’s Gazette” blog features posts about operations, like “What brings your coffee customers back for more” and “How to hold a mini open house or tasting event”, as well as menu advice like “How to introduce a new product to your menu successfully” and recipes. You can also find tips of the trade, featured coffees and specialty beverage products, seasonal offerings and event highlights. The blog also features an RSS feed of email blasts from the company with even more relevant content and offers.Stockton Graham & Co. has also launched pages on both Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Raleigh-NC/Stockton-Graham-Co/186965004898) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/StocktonGraham) to embrace the internet and social media as a way to reach out to customers with information in the most timely and effective way possible.“We continue to find innovative ways to help our customers access the information they need to run their specialty coffee business in this challenging business environment,” said Jeff Vojta, President of Stockton Graham & Co. “Launching this blog, as well as reaching out through Facebook and Twitter, is tied into our mission to help create a stronger sense of community within our industry, and reflects our dedication to the highest level of customer service and information sharing.”For more information about Stockton Graham & Co.’s specialty coffee and services, please visit www.stocktongraham.com or call 800-835-5943.________________________________________About Stockton Graham & Co.:Founded upon craft-roasted coffee, Stockton Graham & Co. is a wholesale specialty beverage, equipment, and accessory supply company. We provide high-quality, custom-roasted coffees, gourmet teas, and specialty beverage products along with turnkey services to coffeehouses, restaurants, smoothie bars, health clubs, specialty groceries and natural food markets. From coffee to smoothies, and training to equipment sales, Stockton Graham and Co. enables retailers to serve fresh, custom-roasted coffees and to create distinctive drinks for discriminating guests, enhancing their ability to bring people together in a comfortable atmosphere.###

Jitterz Café Spring '09 News

Posted by CoffeeJunkie on March 20, 2009 at 5:50am

Jitterz in the NewsWell, Kaye B. in my own made-up news...close enough. I’ve got a new coffee blog. Dig it at: Confessions of A CoffeeJunkie. Browse around and check out some of the links to great coffee while you are there! To copy and paste the link into your browser: http://confessionsofacoffeejunkie.wordpress.comWhat's Roasting? Toasted Cinnamon and Wild Berries!I fell in love with El Salvador’s coffee from this past fall. Thankfully, El Salvador Organic Finca Mauritania had a rather large crop, so I bought loads of it! I experimented a little on this roast. I tried it at different levels to sample different taste characteristics. And if we all remember correctly, Jitterz Café’s Christmas Soirée brought us this very floral coffee with a bit natural spice: toasted cinnamon. Turns out the darker the roast, the less explosion of that incredibly smooth cinnamon taste. So let’s leave this one at City+ (a medium intensity).I am discovering that more of the coffees I taste are beginning to leave me speechless. I had read about the Ethiopia Organic WP Kebado - quoted as being “thrilling.” So I ordered some for myself and roasted it at City+. The first time I tasted it, I was at work. I had just placed a business call, and the person on the other end had answered. I left them hanging…I had merely gotten a whiff of the coffee as I lifted it to my mouth. The aroma alone was exhilarating! Lemony citrus scents took over my nose, and induced slight salivation; but I had to force myself back to the task at hand, or at least momentarily…THE PHONE CALL! I made it quick and hung up FAST!The last time I tasted coffee with flavor this intense was months ago and it was only a sample of the Kenyan Peaberry (a peaberry is a rare type of coffee bean; instead of splitting into two flat berries as we commonly know it, the cherry forms one oval-shaped berry/bean, therefore giving it a highly intensified explosion of flavor). Since I had prepared the Ethiopia Kebado in my french press, I thought it would be ok if I played coffee connoisseur for a few minutes. Slurp…GUZZLE (wait, I’m not supposed to guzzle, but I did). Roll to the back of my tongue….MMMMM!! The aftertaste was very pleasing and still very flavorful. Light honey, wild berries, lemony citrus all in one cup, and as it cools it’s something reminiscent of a light summer drink to complete your day of sandy beaches and flip-flops. Good to the last drop!

New Coffee Blog- Daily Demitasse

Posted by Jennifer Vaaler on March 3, 2009 at 12:10pm

I finally broke down and started a coffee blog. With a passion for coffee and writing, I'm combining the best of both worlds into this no-nonsense caffeinated blog.Daily Demitasse will cover topics such as: Cafe’ Customer FAQ’s, Barista stories, Overheard in the cafe’, advice and tips about coffee.If you would like to contribute to my blog, please e-mail me at dailydemitasse@gmail.com

Canadian Prairie Regional Barista Competition Live Blog

Posted by Matt Milletto on May 21, 2008 at 12:00pm

I received this email from Jason Prefontaine in regards to the upcoming CPRBC. Cool! Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you know, that we will be streaming the Canadian Prairie Regional Barista Competition, live from Calgary at the following URL: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/prairie-regional-barista-competition The competition is Saturday 11:00 - 3:30 and Sunday 11:00 - 1:30. All times Mountain Central. If you're in Calgary, feel free to come by Espuccino/Fratello and watch everything in person. If you know of anyone else who maybe interested in watching online, please forward them the link. Thanks !! Jason Prefontaine SlayerEspresso.com

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