To open and operate a small business, let alone doing so in “this” economy, requires commitment. My dad always likes to tell me that if something we’re easy, everyone would be doing it. The first few years of business were very challenging for Alexis and I, and have made every success we’ve experienced that [...]
I wanted to post our current brew spec for a tasty Chemex- a very simple, elegant, and delicious way to enjoy coffee. I have been brewing with a Chemex for years and I really enjoy it. When used properly, the coffee tastes great, is easy to make and clean up, and the brewer also acts [...]
Next Sunday from 4-6pm we are hosting our first Coffee Brewing/Tasting Event of 2010. What we do is cover several different methods of preparing coffee at home, as well as discuss ways to adjust your techniques and enjoy your coffee more. This time we’ll prepare one coffee, five different ways:
Automatic Drip (Technivorm Moccamaster)
Press Pot aka [...]
It’s been a long time since we’ve done this, you’ve asked for it, and asked for it… so here it is:
Just added two December dates for our updated home brewing class. Should be fun, so hit up the online store for details!
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 [...]
