I have more photos from the Tucson trip (it’s only been a month!) and wanted to post them with some short commentary. I don’t have time right now to write a lengthy review of each place we tried, however I’ll give you the important notes.
The espresso machine at The Coffee Vein.
Mike F. Trevino prepares an […]
Jason Duncan at A Thought Over Coffee has asked me to host this weeks Coffee and Tea Festival. For the uninitiated, the Coffee and Tea Festival is a weekly or biweekly roundup of coffee and tea related posts from around the web. Here’s a link to the last one, posted on Sept. 18.
Anyways, I will […]
I’m looking for an coffee guru that is interested in helping out in northern Arizona on a special project. Please get in touch for details.
Bill Gray from Tucson emailed me today to let me know about his new web site at www.coffeetrainer.com, and I wanted to share it with you.
Bill Gray manages 6th Street Cafe and was in our featured 3rd podcast.
I predict that within a month, a dozen sites like this pop up all over the country with […]
Which flavored syrups are the best? Torani, Monin or another brand? Which one should I buy? I know of two companies that produce flavored syrups, and I see local shops with each. I often wonder which is best, and if there are any inherent differences?
Where’s the best place to buy syrup in town? I know […]
I am curious about what the people in Arizona think of flavored coffees? I’m not talking about syrup. I’m talking about coffee that is roasted with flavors like mint, amaretto, almond, hazelnut and a million others (this page lists over 110 flavors).
If you’re into it, do you scout out places that serve flavored coffee?
Is […]
The Arizona Daily Star gives the new Starbucks “Coffee Conversations” Podcast a review and uses the following coffee terminology: “It’s got zero acidity, anemic body, an uninviting aroma, minimal complexity and its overall flavor is lacking.
You can’t dance to it, either. The soundtrack is some kind of nominally perky, telephone-hold-music jazz that only makes it […]
What are some of your favorite coffee houses outside of Arizona?
Fall has officially arrived in Arizona, and all across town I’m noticing coffee shops expanding outdoors.
One of the best examples of this was on my trip to Copper Star Coffee on Thursday morning. The temperature hadn’t risen much past 70 degrees by 9 am, and there were seats indoors and outdoors.
Since Copper Star Coffee […]
I noticed a new Coffee Bean on my way to work this morning. Right next to where the old Market Street Coffee was, on the north west corner of Shea Blvd & Tatum Blvd. That will give Starbucks some good competition.
I had a gander through the new Imbibe Magazine the other day and really like what I see. I don’t know how much of the magazine is going to be about coffee, however the inagural issue has a giant feature about coffee by Mark Prince.
From the Arizona Republic:
Weather & Coffee is celebrating its first anniversary Sept. 29 with a Stargazing and Chuckwagon Dinner. Tony LaConte from Stargazing for Everyone will have high-power telescopes to view the evening sky. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $2 for kids ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and […]
I stumbled upon this cool painting this morning, and thought I’d share it. It’s a Norman Rockwell as best I can tell. I discovered it on this interesting page, which has a brief rundown of coffee history in America.
Awhile back I announced the creation of an Arizona Coffee Email Newsletter, and since then with little promotion about 50 people have subscribed. I’d like to send out an email sometime soon. I figured it would be fun to do some sort of a promotion.
You know, to start things off with a bang.
Shop owners […]
Coffee Shops: It is that time of the year again! Less than 3 months until Christmas. The Holiday season is almost here. It’s time to begin thinking about your in store decorations and Holiday Drink Lineup.
A request from an Arizona Coffee reader:
Hello everyone. My name is Steve Kessler and looking to learn how to professionally roast coffee. I have a strong passion for the coffee industry and would love to further my passion with roasting. I wondering if any the local roasters are looking for an apprentice. […]
What are some of the coffee shops you take your out-of-state visitors to see? If you have friends or family flying visiting, and you want to impress them with a good cup of coffee or espresso, where do you go? Are you after good coffee or good and comfy seating?
For me, if I want to […]
Romancing the Bean (Tempe) is in the East Valley Tribune (August 30, 2006) and the writeup is positive. Crystal Petrocelli who wrote the review gives them a B rating.
Most iced coffees are too sweet and turn watery in minutes. Not at the Bean. I can actually taste the coffee in my small blended mocha ($3.09). […]
I’m not really sure what to think about Espesso. A sort of thick substance made from coffee. It was recently introduced to America and has been available in Europe since 2002.
The Airport Wireless Internet Access Guide. Could be invaluable next time you travel.
What in the world is The Arizona Daily Star thinking? I think it […]
Anybody hear of Froth Coffee Bar? They just opened in Tucson.
Froth Coffee Bar, 439 N. Sixth Ave., is open for business. Featuring a patio seating area, Froth sells only certified organic and free-trade coffee and teas, as well as pastries and sandwiches. Froth is owned by David Krzyzanowski, who also manages Show Me Arizona, which […]