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10% off on all t-shirts and hoodies!!!
Greetings Everyone!This weekend only! 10% off on all t-shirts & hoodies. New supply of t-shirts just arrived! - Check out our selection of coff... -
Would I really tell someone NOT to drink coffee???
The concept of me telling someone not to drink coffee seems foreign. However, this past week, I received an e-mail from someone asking if our coffe... -
Ethiopian Coffees Rock!!!
Last week I mentioned we would be receiving a new Ethiopian Sidamo coffee. It arrived late Tuesday and had barely gotten into the shop before ... -
The St. Johns Farmers Market Returns!!!
It's time again for the St. Johns Farmers Market to open. The season begins this Saturday, June 4th and continues through November 19th. It sound... -
Time for the Portland Rose Festival!
Greetings Everyone, This weekend marks the beginning of The Portland Rose Festival. And unlike many years, it looks as though the weather will be ... -
Be ready for Memorial Day!!!
Memorial Day is generally the kick-off to a season of bbq'ing so I thought I'd share a recipe for dry rub for any type of meat you choose. Oh and o... -
More new faces!!!
This week we'd like to welcome another new member to our staff. In addition to a passion for excellent coffee, Kirk Sanchez brings a nice quiet ene... -
The times they are a'changing...
As someone once said, "the only constant is change". This past week has been a perfect example of that. The most obvious change for me occurred th... -
Spring break is going, going, gone.
Another year, another spring break. I hope everyone has had an enjoyable Spring break, for those of you who've been able to take some time off. It'... -
Take time to stop and smell the roses, or coffee in this case!
Customers often seem bewildered when we start describing coffees as having, "notes of macadamia nut, cinnamon, blueberry, anise, etc." I've contend... -
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!
Well, the outcome of the Super Bowl certainly wasn't what I'd expected? I thought the Panthers were going to run all over the Broncos. Good thing I... -
More new coffees!
Last week we introduced you to the new coffee from Rwanda. It has quickly become a favorite among many of our customers (and staff). This morning w... -
And we're off like a herd of turtles!!!
I don't know about everyone else but I'm ready for some warmer, drier weather. I guess I shouldn't complain too much after what the folks in the Mi... -
Merry Christmas - Round Two!
Well, Christmas is officially upon us. It's been an incredibly busy week and just when we thought we'd finished roasting, realized this morning th... -
A little bit of remodeling. Already?
I guess it's just a natural progression but despite the fact we only opened the tasting room a little over a year ago, I felt the need to change t... -
We're going to be movie stars!
Greetings Everyone! Most of you probably know by now I'm a motorcyclist. Several months ago, meteorologists were saying how we were going to have ... -
Black coffee for Black Friday!
We have the perfect solution for curing those turkey hangovers, black coffee. Come and get it! We also have an abundance of fresh roasted organic... -
Happy Thanksgiving!
Greetings everyone, When typing the subject line, I couldn't believe Thanksgiving is upon us. Seems like August was last week. But alas, back to re... -
Changing the world - one cup of coffee at a time.
Happy Friday Everyone. As great as this weather is for coffee consumption, I'm not sure I'm ready for the cold and wet but I guess I don't have muc... -
Happy Halloween!
Well, this certainly feels like the perfect Halloween weather. Blustery, with rain and lots of leaves on the ground. We have the perfect beverage s... -
Back in the saddle again, or out of the saddle?
I'm back after an amazing trip into Northern California last week. There were a lot of firsts for me, two of which included camping and seeing a p... -
Happy October!
Greetings everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying this Autumnal weather. It's the perfect time of year for getting out, going for a hike or bike ride... -
Thank you!
Thanks to all who made it to our grand opening/first-year anniversary celebration last Saturday evening. It seemed like folks had a great time and ... -
One week and counting to our Grand Opening Celebration!
Greetings Everyone, As we approach our grand opening celebration next week, things are coming together and it's getting very exciting. The name of... -
Happy Labor Day!
Happy September everyone. Cooler temperatures, rain, and an overall autumnal feel have descended upon us. It feels like this is going to be one of... -
We have bike racks!
Greetings Everyone, Only a week ago, an engineer from the Portland Department of Transportation visited our shop to assess the location of our pro... -
New Coffees!
A very good Friday to all of you, no pun intended. What a week it's been! Last week I mentioned we were expecting our shipment of coff...