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JP’s Java - Austin, TX
I just happened to be in Austin last weekend for a wedding, and figured we would check out JP’s.
Nestled away with very minimal parking on San Jacinto and Duvall, IIRC. Inside, there is lots of space. Tables, chairs, leather couches, a separate back room with more tables and leather couches, as well as a few pictures of some very interesting latte art hanging on the wall.
The story of the JP’s logo goes back to the 2012 conspiracy and its ties with the ending of the Mayan calendar, and you can read all about it by typing in “2012″ at Google.com, or by simply checking out the “our logo” page on the JP’s Java website.
They proudly use Zoka coffee, featuring the Paladino espresso blend. How do I know? There’s a piece of paper with some Zoka latte art on it, and a little blurb about tasting notes of the blend, the story of Zoka, and a mention of Jeff Babcock. It would appear that they are in love with their roaster. Not such a bad thing.
Behind the bar is a La Marzocco Swift grinder, a La Marzocco three group Linea, a Clover, and some other things I didn’t catch a good look at.
The menu was pretty basic, but not to the point of making a newcomer feel entirely stupid or out of the loop. There was a separate board devoted to Clover offerings. This is the good stuff.
One current CoE #5 winner. One past CoE #5 winner, and another past CoE (I don’t recall the standing) winner. As well as their house blend. The 12oz. cup was nearly $4. Heck yeah! Though, I think they could charge a little more for a couple of those. I honestly do.
Everything was done by the book. I didn’t get any milk drinks, but I did watch, and the milk looked to be, like I said, by the book. The espresso is done via the Swift. Incidentally, the Swift isn’t as consistent as many would have you believe. There is a technique to it… yes, even with an automatic dosing tamping grinder… you still have to know your espresso theory.
Definitely worth a visit if ever you’re in Austin (or if you happen to live there).
The much touted Caffe Medici was founded by a JP’s Java ex-employee, if that says anything.
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I love that you think some of the Clover offerings need to priced higher. I’m super happy about the development of hierarchical pricing and offerings. Choices. Differentiation. Incentive to quality at the last links in the chain. Very nice.
Jason,
yeah JP’s is doing a good job, and if you are there when Scott Lachey is there he pulls shots of the mazzer.
They also have an urn brewer which they are using for their ’standard’ drip brewer.
Also, I think next week they are having a big ‘grand opening’ for the Clover, and the people from Clover will be here along with getting some cool coffees from a bunch of different roasters.
Yeah, I saw something about that. “Clover Day”.
Pretty cool.