Arizona Coffee

Next time you drive through Sedona, be sure to stop in and visit Bike & Bean. Rebecca just posted a comment in my post about Sedona coffee and I wanted to post something so everyone saw it.
I have actually visited Bike & Bean once and couldn’t remember the name… it was about 4 years […]

I’ve been really busy lately, and so I haven’t had the time required to get these podcasts up online. But wanted to let everybody know they’re coming this week. Thanks!

Advice on Starting A Coffee Business.
Fungi make coffee more tasty.
Is crack cheaper than coffee?
The Dogmilque blog has a lot of good photos.
How about some coffee jello? I’ll pass.

I received an email from George this morning letting me know that Romancing the Bean closed their store at 101 and Indian Bend in Scottsdale. I’m sorry to hear this, as it was one of the nicer places to go and get some coffee in that area.
This news comes about 11 months after Romancing the […]

This review was contributed by Joey Robert Parks:
“Daily rush” is not the kind of coffee house I would typically stop for a cup of Joe - it’s in a stand alone building at 2613 N. Scottsdale Rd.; right smack between Super Burrtio Mexican Food and Smart Automotive. It’s the kind of building that’s been […]

This is a macchiato from Mill’s End Espresso, in Tempe. Did you know they’ve been there for about 15 years (I asked the owner)? The espresso was bitter. I did also enjoy an iced mocha which was tasty. It appears to be a popular wifi hangout among the ASU crowd.
Mill’s End Espresso
310 S. Mill Ave., […]

Steve from Buckeye writes:
Hey all, I am a Barista with 21 years experience, looking for a new shop to ply my trade. I am motivated and a self starter. I specialize in Flavored Lattes and mochas, and all the classics. Feel free to contact me if you have a opening in your shop.
Email […]

Here’s a new site called Rate My Rosetta. Thought I’d pass it along.

4
The number of coffee shops we visited.
6
The number of shots of espresso I had on an empty stomach.
10
The number of espresso shots I actually drank.
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The number I wish I hadn’t drunk.
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The number of upcoming podcasts and interviews.
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The number of photos I took.
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The number of coffee destinations we didn’t end up having time for that were […]

A Spanish Latte from La Grande Orange (made with sweetened condensed milk).

Note: This drink is now called the Havana Latte.

Just got this email from Mario at Matador Coffee Roasting Co.
Hey Everybody, Matador Coffee Roasting Co. Is now open to the public for free tastings and retail coffee sales. Stop by our roaster @ 7302 E Helm Dr. #1002 in the Scottsdale Air park and sample some of our freshly roasted coffees and espressos. And […]

Check out this Wine Library TV site. It’s not really my expertise but I love the way the guy does his videos. I don’t know how people describe things the way he does. It must take a lot of practice. Someone needs to start doing videos like this showing coffee tastings.

Where are the coffee shops in Sedona? I don’t know of a single coffee house serving up good coffee in or near Sedona. What’s up with that?

On Saturday, August 12th, the folks at Elixer Coffee Solutions in Oro Valley, AZ are going to have their 3rd birthday and they’ve invited everyone to a little party. If you click here you can see and read the invitation. Congratulations to Renee and gang on 3 years!
Elixer Coffee Solutions
10661 N. Oracle Road in front […]

Just got this email from Steve’s Espresso:

Hello Everyone,
Stop by, have a coffee, and play some backgammon.
We’ll be hosting a backgammon tournament on Monday Night August 14 from 6:30 - 10:00 pm.
First prize: $25 Gift Certificate
Second and Third Prizes: $10 Gift Certificate
Please reply to this email or sign up at the shop if you […]

I was curious if anybody could offer a recommendation. I have a friend and occasionally some types of coffee cause him to get headaches. Has anybody run across this before? It’s not like a one time thing, either. He can drink the same coffee days later and get a headache again. Weird.

What’s the hardest thing about running and owning a coffee shop?

Need photos for your marketing materials? Look no further than two great free photo sites. First try Stock Xchange which allows you to download high resolution images (once you register) and Photocase which is in Germany and allows you to register and download up to 3 images a day for free.

Just went to the Refresh Phoenix meeting this week and had this latte at Inza Coffee (Scottsdale).

Just had a great visit to Coffee Rush in Gilbert last night. Just wanted to say they’re doing some awesome stuff.