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Coffee is not a word, it's a sentence!
This week's news - Coffee is not a word, it's a sentence. We just saw this posted in a Mississippi coffee shop yesterday and thought it ap... -
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... -
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... -
'Tis Tax Time!!!
So it's tax day. I'm not sure what else I can say about that. :) I'm always reminded of the Beatles song, "Tax Man", on this day. For those of you ... -
Considering the bee crisis...
Recently, the following article from RealSimple Magazine was shared with me and I thought it appropriate to share with you since we provide and off... -
How to brew coffee in a moka pot and eating crow.
There are a few things to top off this week's newsletter. First of all, big congrats to our customer, GiGi's Cafe in the Hillsdale neighborhood of ... -
Super Bowl Sunday coffee recipes
As most of you know, this Sunday is the annual Super Bowl. Whether or not you're a football fan, it's oftentimes a great excuse to cook and/or bake... -
Spring is in the air...
This past week has certainly gotten me to thinking about Spring. Warmer temps and a few dry days even allowed for some motorcycle rides beyond just... -
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... -
Merry Christmas!
Here we are, the week before Christmas. There's still time to get that someone special their coffee related treats, whether it be whole bean coffee... -
A big day it has been
In addition to finishing up the roasting of coffee for tomorrow's deliveries, today was spent cleaning and organizing. We received our order of Mex... -
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... -
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... -
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 ... -
Coffee martini anyone?
A couple weeks ago I mentioned I was "no party planner" and geesh, was that ever the truth. Things for the grand opening/first-year anniversary cel... -
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... -
Back in the saddle again.
I can't tell you what a great feeling it was to be able to take a few days off last week, knowing my staff would do such a great job in my absence.... -
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...