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I will be in Cleveland for the workshop on Jan 18 and I will be staying around town until the 22nd. Drop me a line if you plan on attending.

It would be cool to meet up before or after...

Jay

Posted by: Mary Dally-Muenzmaier

Since our all java knowing Roast Master Stephen is on a well deserved vacation, there will be NO cupping event at the Factory tomorrow. That being the case, our next and first of the New Year cupping will be held on Friday January 11 at the usual time, 9 sharp in the AM.

We know you're more than a little heartbroken by this news, and to be honest so are we, but buck up Buckaroos, because there are two exciting things happening between now and then: Stone Creek's New Year's Gift to You and the start of Double Punch Days!

Remember we told ya that on January 1 and 2 you can get a coupon for a FREE 12oz Mocha? Well that was no joka! Come on over to our place on either one of those days to pick up our New Year's gift to you.

January 1 also marks the beginning of Double Punch Days, a wondrous and magical month when you can get two punches on your Stone Creek drink card with every coffee or tea purchase. That's two for one, people! And it means you'll get to your goal of one FREE coffee or tea drink super fast. Who knows, if ya plan your visits right you might even get two free drinks by month's end.

Feel better now? We thought ya might. Okay then, we'll see you at a Stone Creek Coffee café real soon, ya hear?

Folks,

I need to purchase a POS system in the next few months and I can use some advice. My former employer Intuit has a system that interfaces with QuickBooks however I am concerned that it may not support my coffee shop very well. I would really love your thoughts and comments on other systems available that focus on the coffee industry.

Anybody recommend a good-looking and good-working hot water tower or something for americanos? I'm currently using a small boiler plumbed into a tap on the counter but it doesn't hold enough volume. I need something plumbed-in that can almost boil and that can hold 4 litres (1 gallon) minimum. It has to be good-looking enough to be on the counter! At least as beautiful as thick, caramelly crema!

Thanks for your ideas.

Obviously, we couldn't cover all of the places in four months. The Google Earth file includes everything on the list sent to me by M'lissa and Chris, as well as the recommendations made by Jay on coffeed, places I've been (or know I want to visit), and suggestions from chowhound.com and the NYTimes. Any other suggestions?

Espresso 3, originally uploaded by Mentness.

I've finally got my new camera near some coffee!