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The Texas Coffee Think Tank: Initiation
John Johnson of JP’s Java in Austin, TX decided to put together a regularly scheduled get-together where professionals in the coffee community could get together and share their expertise on a variety of topics relevant to the specialty coffee industry in Texas.
He called it the Texas Coffee Think Tank, and its first encarnation just occured on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007. I was invited, but Austin isn’t so close, and I had a training session today. Let alone the costs and time demands.. which is a topic that is neither here nor there, so I shall continue.
Since I am a part of the official think tank, regardless of my ability to attend, I received an email, as did everyone else in the think tank, that recaps and summarizes the event. Thanks to John Johnson for filling us(me?) in.
He writes:
Okay,
So first meeting down. Aaron put together a fun and very informative cupping. I think we can all definitively say that the age of the bean, and the way in which it has been stored greatly effects the final flavor, even when they are from the same year and same crop. After lunch we discussed the future workings of these meetings or events. It looks like the host will pick the day and the subject for presentation, and sometimes we will taste multiple coffees from the same region just for the fun of it. I’ll work on a neat map we can stick pins in. Michael V. has taken over the month of October. If anyone would like to schedule an event, or maybe just an hour of tasting some coffees in September that would be great. I think its important that we do something each month, even if its very small, to keep up momentum. Also Jason (via satellite) pointed out that we should probably take pictures. Anyone interested in doing that in the future?
So, there you have it. I can say that good things are happening here in the panhandle, and it seems like South Central TX can take care of itself. Three cheers for JP’s, Medici, Cuvee, and The Brown Coffee Co for fighting the good fight and spreading the gospel of quality coffee in their neck of the woods of our great state of Texas.
I’d like to take a month on sometime in the future. Time is an issue, as is cost. We’ll see.
Hopefully next time we’ll have some pictures to show the world what great things are happening here in TX.
Coffee N Cream - Opening new location in McKinney
I received this in an email earlier today, and thought I’d share.
For a great coffee experience in McKinney, can I recommend our shop? Coffee N Cream is located in historic downtown McKinney at 120 Louisiana St. We’re an indie, open 10 months. We’re opening another shop in Allen this fall, and a third next summer, also in Allen. Maybe a couple more in McKinney.
Come check us out! And let me know what you think. Good or bad. We feature a TX roasted coffee, great food and dessert items…like Blue Bell ice cream, fresh quiche, pies, fresh baked cookies, cakes, hand made German chocolate cups filled with fresh cut fruit…and more. Live music every other Sat night. Free WiFi too. AND, the best bathrooms in McKinney!! No kidding! Check us out. Thanks.
Thanks John, and good luck with the new location!
Home Espresso: If you’re just starting, or looking to upgrade
‘Tis the season. The end of summer is coming, and soon, the idea of a home espresso station will become more and more appealing.
From my experiences, Summer time is the best time to upgrade, because prices are low, and one day without espresso can be a little less painful if that’s what it takes to move on to bigger or better things in the world of home espresso.
There are three machines, and two grinders currently available in the buying and selling forum here.
All are worth checking out.
I just thought I’d pass this along to help both sellers and buyers.
In the words of Jon Lewis: Let it flow.
Home Espresso: If you’re just starting, or looking to upgrade
‘Tis the season. The end of summer is coming, and soon, the idea of a home espresso station will become more and more appealing.
From my experiences, Summer time is the best time to upgrade, because prices are low, and one day without espresso can be a little less painful if that’s what it takes to move on to bigger or better things in the world of home espresso.
There are three machines, and two grinders currently available in the buying and selling forum here.
All are worth checking out.
I just thought I’d pass this along to help both sellers and buyers.
In the words of Jon Lewis: Let it flow.
Home Espresso: If you’re just starting, or looking to upgrade
‘Tis the season. The end of summer is coming, and soon, the idea of a home espresso station will become more and more appealing.
From my experiences, Summer time is the best time to upgrade, because prices are low, and one day without espresso can be a little less painful if that’s what it takes to move on to bigger or better things in the world of home espresso.
There are three machines, and two grinders currently available in the buying and selling forum here.
All are worth checking out.
I just thought I’d pass this along to help both sellers and buyers.
In the words of Jon Lewis: Let it flow.
“Nestle Stirs Up Storm in Coffee Cup”
http://www.foodweek.com.au/main-features-page.aspx?articleType=ArticleView&articleId=588
Oh boy.
“Coffee™ ” part 2?
Has Nestle not been paying attention to the Starbucks vs. Doubleshot suit?
It’s ridiculous. Who do these businesses think they are, anyway?
“Nestle Stirs Up Storm in Coffee Cup”
http://www.foodweek.com.au/main-features-page.aspx?articleType=ArticleView&articleId=588
Oh boy.
“Coffee™ ” part 2?
Has Nestle not been paying attention to the Starbucks vs. Doubleshot suit?
It’s ridiculous. Who do these businesses think they are, anyway?
“Nestle Stirs Up Storm in Coffee Cup”
http://www.foodweek.com.au/main-features-page.aspx?articleType=ArticleView&articleId=588
Oh boy.
“Coffee™ ” part 2?
Has Nestle not been paying attention to the Starbucks vs. Doubleshot suit?
It’s ridiculous. Who do these businesses think they are, anyway?
Food Network does Barista Competition
Tonight, the Food Network show “Glutton For Punishment” highlights the Canadian National Barista Championship.
Glutton for Punishment
Episode GN0105
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Barista Competition
Bob Blumer’s challenge is to immerse himself in the world of coffee by entering the Canadian National Barista Championships.
Guess what I’ll be watching tonight? ;o)
2007 WBC RESULTS!
6th place: Brazil Barista Champion Sylvia Magalhaes
5th place: Switzerland Barista Champion Anna Kaeppeli
4th place: Japan Barista Champion Miyuki Miyamae
3rd place: New Zealand Barista Champion Carl Sara
2nd place: United States Barista Champion Heather Perry
2007 WORLD BARISTA CHAMPION IS: United Kingdom Barista Champion James Hoffmann!!!!!
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