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Hopson Coffee: Houston, TX

I received an email from Bill Giffen today regarding his roasting company.

Bill writes,

Come by and visit our store, we are open 24/7. COE. Sngle origin, Gunslinger and Pony Espresso

From the “About Us” page on the website,

We, Bill & Gayla Giffen, began this company out of our enjoyment of coffee. Ten years ago we were intoduced to the finest Americano money could buy. We stumbled upon this coffee shop, Camp 4 Coffee, in Crested Butte, Colorado. We spotted a sign on the side of a small, run down building. There was little room inside for two people to stand sideways. We ordered coffee, but to our suprise didn’t get coffee poured out of a coffee pot, as expected. The gentleman behind the counter fixed Gayla and I a fresh shot Americano (espresso coffee with hot water.) WOW! It was that goooood! Needless to say, we had our mark by which to compare all other espresso drinks. We still vist Camp 4 Coffee when in the area and it is still some of the very best. Our hope is that you will enjoy our final product as much as we have enjoyed learning about the coffee process.

And from the Texas Coffee People forums,
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It seems they will sell green coffee to the public as well.

Bill also said,

Catalina Coffee at 2201 Washington will serve you up my Gunslinger or Pony Espresso.

Bill Giffen

Mike McKim and Cuveé Coffee in Houston Business Journal

Grounds for enthusiasm – link

Houston Business Journal – by Susan Powell Special to Houston Business Journal

By dedicating himself to not only brewing a fabulous cup of coffee, but also sharing his passion for premium coffee with the world, Mike McKim has turned an avocation into a full-time occupation.

At his company’s headquarters in a small nondescript strip mall at 2810 Louetta Road in Spring, about a mile west of Interstate 45, it’s clear that McKim, CEO of Cuvée Coffee Roasting Co., is building a business aimed at other professionals.

The full-service operation imports the world’s finest beans, then roasts them to exacting standards.

more…

A big congratulations to Mike and Cuveé!

We’ve seen Brown and Gallo in the press before, and this isn’t the first time I’ve seen Cuveé in print.

Who’s next?

Panther City Coffee: Now Closed (Ft. Worth)

http://www.panthercitycoffee.com/

The roaster retailer in Ft. Worth known as Panther City Coffee has officially closed its doors after months of being up for sale.

Panther City was one of very few places in the greater DFW area doing anything worth writing home about. They roasted in house on a Deidrich roaster that was situated out in plain sight near tables so patrons could watch, or just have a look at the equipment involved in making the coffee they were drinking become what it has.

They pulled shots on a La Marzocco Linea, and at least one of the baristas poured art regularly.

The equipment will be listed on e-bay shortly.

Panther City Coffee will be missed.

Now Online: Buna Bean Coffee: Ennis, TX

I received this email from Jess a couple of days ago,

Good Morning,

Our web page should be up and running some time this week!

Thanks

Jess Haupt
Buna Bean Coffee

And sure enough, it is. Great looking site, Jess!
http://www.bunabean.com/

Rivertown Roasters: San Marcos, TX

I received an email regarding Rivertown Roasters in San Marcos, TX. I had never heard of it until now.

CJ writes:

Rivertown Roasters, located in San Marcos, TX. Organic small batch coffees, teas, and syrups. Over 50% fair trade, fresh roasted when orders are received.
Contact Justin at 281-222-9296 or email the roaster at cj@rivertownroasters.com

The email says “Over 50% Fair Trade”, but the website says over 75%.

They sell to three local (to San Marcos) coffee retailers, and you can order by calling or emailing them. (no web commerce as of writing this). They also host small cuppings once a month.

The site also says something about a grand opening celebration “This Saturday”, but it doesn’t specify if it was the 23rd or if it will be March 1st.

Thanks, CJ.

http://rivertownroasters.com/

Rivertown Roasters has been added to our Roasters page.

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