Author: Brian Davis
Gluten-free Phobia
The Pseudo-purist
metalworking in Marrakesh
if you noticed the metal lights in the corners of the cafe, you will recognize this work.
Positive Reinforcement
The Stages of Latte Art
The struggle is real, people. While the duration and even the order may vary from barista to barista, we all are on the journey. These are the stages of making latte art. Be sure to turn the sound up.
What is cold brew and why you want it.
Cold brew is exactly what it sounds like: Coffee that is brewed with cold water instead of hot water. To be clear, you cannot simply run cold water through coffee grounds and end up with a delicious cup of coffee. The heat of the water extracts the flavor from the coffee grounds and running cold… Continue reading What is cold brew and why you want it.
What is a Vietnamese coffee and why do I want it?
Vietnamese coffee is special for a few reasons: The beans, the roast and the brew. You could cheat in any of these areas and the coffee would still be good, but when you adhere to the traditional method you end up with a great cup of coffee. Check out the video at the end of… Continue reading What is a Vietnamese coffee and why do I want it?
Treating Tea the way it deserves
Tea is not an afterthought. While coffee is our priority and focus, we give tea the same attention. We want people who order tea to be excited about returning for another cuppa. How do we do that? The Product We use high-quality, organic, loose tea. We store the tea in airtight containers to ensure freshness.… Continue reading Treating Tea the way it deserves
Warm cups
Have you ever noticed cups sitting on top of an espresso machine in a coffee shop? You might think that it is simply convenient storage, but there is more to it. Within the guts of the machine is a boiler that brings the water up to temp and that boiler, like all boilers emit heat.… Continue reading Warm cups