The trees are budding with the start of longer days here in Portland. I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief that we made it through yet another long, dark and wet winter here in this wonderful city we call home. With the budding of the trees in the Pacific Northwest, come the [...]
Posts under ‘Cupping’
New Crop on the Horizon!
I tend to get really excited this time of year. The build up of waiting all year for new crop Central American coffee arriving is in the air! We have cupped pre-ship samples and I can tell you, you won’t be disappointed. We have new crop El Salvador, Costa Rica and Guatemala containers all on [...]
Dispatch from The Roasters Guild Retreat 2010
Hey Folks, On August 19-22 I had the privilege of attending the 10th Annual Roasters Guild Retreat at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA. Guild retreats are an amazing opportunity for a number of reasons. While getting the opportunity to attend classes, workshops and gain accreditation, attendees also get to discuss issues with each other, talk [...]
News from the Roaster: Espresso!
For something so small, espresso shots have a big impact on our lives. They’re the heart of every cappuccino, latte, mocha, and caramel macchiato that we drink. They are the source of our morning energy, and the afternoon boost we need to finish the day. For some of us, a day without espresso is as [...]
