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	<title>Portland Roasting Coffee &#187; Our People &amp; Culture</title>
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		<title>Ever wonder where coffee came from?</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandroastingblog.com/2010/09/ever-wonder-where-coffee-came-from/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:16:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s the origin of coffee, geographically explained:


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		<title>Barista Competition!</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandroastingblog.com/2010/09/barista-competition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:40:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Awards]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re having one. It&#8217;s for employees, but if you wanna participate I think we can make an exception.

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		<title>Dispatch from The Roasters Guild Retreat 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandroastingblog.com/2010/08/dispatch-from-the-roasters-guild-retreat-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Certifications]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cupping]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 shop, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>We love coffee AND pie</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandroastingblog.com/2010/08/we-love-coffee-and-pie/</link>
		<comments>http://www.portlandroastingblog.com/2010/08/we-love-coffee-and-pie/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:13:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Company Happenings]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We took an outing to Pacific Pie, a great customer with great Australian savory pies, right up the street from Portland Roasting. We love it there.
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		<title>Notes from the Equipment Room</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandroastingblog.com/2010/08/notes-from-the-equipment-room/</link>
		<comments>http://www.portlandroastingblog.com/2010/08/notes-from-the-equipment-room/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coffee Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coffee Equipment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We ventured into the equipment dungeon to see what&#8217;s happening. This is where broken things go to get fixed.
We asked Raffyn Reynolds, resident fixit-guy and espresso machine demystifier (ahem, Service Manager &#38; Equipment Technician), to give a list of some things currently under repair:

Espresso grinder
(2) Superautomatic Swiss-made espresso machines
Hot water tower
A few coffee grinders &#38; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>News from the Roaster: Espresso!</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandroastingblog.com/2010/08/news-from-the-roaster-espresso/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:47:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nathanael</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coffee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coffee Education]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>We love old things</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandroastingblog.com/2010/08/we-love-old-things/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:32:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coffee]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coffee-related, anyway. Our graphics department has been looking back for packaging inspiration:
And also for print ads:

Send your images to mia@portlandroasting.com! We&#8217;re starting a collection.
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		<title>New Staff at Portland Roasting</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandroastingblog.com/2010/07/new-staff-at-portland-roasting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.portlandroastingblog.com/2010/07/new-staff-at-portland-roasting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:54:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nathanael</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coffee]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nathanael May joins Portland Roasting staff as trainer &#8211;
As the newest member of the  Portland Roasting team, I’ve enjoyed the singular pleasure of being  chauffeured around town to various cafes and restaurants that  serve our coffee. Each of our customers brings a different spin to  their coffee presentation, ranging from the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>International Pinot Noir Celebration</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandroastingblog.com/2010/07/international-pinot-noir-celebration/</link>
		<comments>http://www.portlandroastingblog.com/2010/07/international-pinot-noir-celebration/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:50:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathleen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coffee]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We head back to the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) in McMinnville, Ore., on July 23-25. This glorious intersection of pinot noir from around the world and the region&#8217;s best food and coffee is not to be missed. We will be serving toddy and espresso drinks throughout the weekend and will be part of The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Michigan, coffee&#8230;and turtles?</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandroastingblog.com/2010/07/michigan-coffee-and-turtles/</link>
		<comments>http://www.portlandroastingblog.com/2010/07/michigan-coffee-and-turtles/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jessica</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Allied Products]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sumatra]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit Ortonville, Michigan, which is a northern rural suburb of Detroit.  Flying three-quarters of the way across the United States is a big deal. Traveling alone does not make me nervous, but rather the task I was given while visiting made me apprehensive.  I was to train [...]]]></description>
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