New Direct Trade Rwanda is here

We’ve featured the 1st, 4th, and 14th place Golden Cup coffees, but now we are introducing something new.  Now brewing at 21st Street Coffee and Tea… the 2008 Direct Trade Rwanda.  Zirikana means “show your commitment”- these Rwandan farmers have been working alongside Intelligentsia doing just that for several years now, and the results are [...]

Local Barista wins Mid-Atlantic Barista Competition

Belle Battista of Mt. Lebanon’s Aldo Coffee Co.  put Pittsburgh baristas on the map this week by snagging the top spot at this year’s Mid Atlantic Barista Competition.   We weren’t able to attend this years festivities but from what we’ve heard/read there was a strong showing from both Aldo and Enrico’s Tazza D’Oro.  These [...]

Clover and Intelli LA on NPR

Here’s something from NPR on the Clover and Intelligentsia’s LA store, and how they are raising expectations in the coffee industry.
NPR- A $22 Cup of Joe 
Our shop in the Strip also features the Clover, and our prices for a 12oz cup range from right around $2 up to, well… $22.  We price our coffees much [...]

Latte Art Competition on CBS News

Here’s a piece on latte art competition from CBS News. While I knew they were competing- Andi Szep and her 15 year old daughter Alexandra of Indiana PA’s Caffe Amadeus were featured in the spot. I’d have to say that Andi is one of the best “artists” I’ve ever seen, and she gave [...]

21st Street Coffee and Tea Video- Now with Celebrity Endorsements

Need another reason to come visit the Strip District? Check out this new video from Pop City Media featuring the Strip. We’re featured alongside Enrico Biscotti, Jimmy & Nino’s, Klavon’s, Pamela’s Diner, and some other well known Strip businesses.

Highlights from the video include:

Several shots of our pastry case- featuring some of the wonderful [...]

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