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Inspired by Butchery

On November 25, 2009, In Coffee Education, By Luke

When I was a teenager, I caddied at Latrobe Country Club.  In hindsight, this was probably the perfect first job for me as nearly 20 years later I’m managing a retail coffee business.  The job was very physical- imagine being 14 and carrying around two 30-40lb golf bags for up to 5 hours.  The job [...]

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Cup of Excellent Espresso

On May 12, 2009, In Coffee Education, By Luke

At the Strip this week and next we’ll be offering shots of the coffee used by Mike Phillips of Intelligentsia in his 3rd place performance at this year’s World Barista Championship.  It’s a complex and delicious coffee from Rwanda purchased through the Cup of Excellence auction, with a unique flavor profile that we haven’t encountered [...]

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Area coffee bar serves great coffee, gets written up

On March 19, 2009, In Coffee Education, By Luke

We’re in today’s Tribune Review, thanks to a good cup of coffee.  Mark Kanny wrote the article, but typically he contriubutes to the Arts and Entertainment section.  He came in with a friend and had a nice experience, so he took it upon himself to write about us.  Thanks Mark and glad you enjoyed your [...]

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We’re hiring

On February 26, 2009, In Coffee Education, By Alexis

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AMERICA’S NEXT TOP BARISTA.
Details - http://21streetcoffee.com/employment/

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Coffeeconomy

On February 20, 2009, In Coffee Education, By Luke

During the recent barista competition I sat down with a reporter from the Associated Press to discuss the life of an independent coffee bar in the struggling economy, why we participate in competitions, and the role of the barista as a culinary professional.    
This story is on the “coffee economy” (everyone’s thoughts are on the economy [...]

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