Orders have started coming in on our online store.
Plenty of fresh roasted coffee and espresso to go around.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
A Corny Story
A girl came into our caffe this afternoon.
"I want the siphon coffee... the Guatemala."
I hadn't seen her before, so I asked if someone had sent her.
She says "yes" and she's read about us online.
After finishing her coffee she stops to thank me for the cup, and starts talking about the flavors and how she could taste them in the different parts of her mouth. She starts to ask me about which espresso I would recommend, and says, "Yea, I'm in from Iowa and my friend said I had to come here and have the siphon and bring back some espresso." Apparently he's a CoffeeGeek Podcast listener and is always looking for great coffee.
So "friend in Iowa", I hope you enjoy the espresso,
and Thanks.
"I want the siphon coffee... the Guatemala."
I hadn't seen her before, so I asked if someone had sent her.
She says "yes" and she's read about us online.
After finishing her coffee she stops to thank me for the cup, and starts talking about the flavors and how she could taste them in the different parts of her mouth. She starts to ask me about which espresso I would recommend, and says, "Yea, I'm in from Iowa and my friend said I had to come here and have the siphon and bring back some espresso." Apparently he's a CoffeeGeek Podcast listener and is always looking for great coffee.
So "friend in Iowa", I hope you enjoy the espresso,
and Thanks.
Saturday, April 05, 2008
New Syphon (siphon, Vac Pot...)
I received a package from overseas yesterday.
I am testing some new coffee syphon, a 3 cup and the awesome 2 cup.
So far they are working well. I am looking for exclusivity, so I'm being fairly rough with them. I will run some more rigorous tests, but it looks like we may have a winner.
I am testing some new coffee syphon, a 3 cup and the awesome 2 cup.
So far they are working well. I am looking for exclusivity, so I'm being fairly rough with them. I will run some more rigorous tests, but it looks like we may have a winner.
Monday, March 31, 2008
SHOP caffe d'bolla -- online store
Our online store is up and running!
There may be a few minor bugs here and there. Please be patient as we continue to update more products and merchandise. The coffee and tea selections may change often depending on current stock, and what crop is coming in.
As of now all payments are secure through PayPal, and Credit Card processing will be added in the very near future.
There may be a few minor bugs here and there. Please be patient as we continue to update more products and merchandise. The coffee and tea selections may change often depending on current stock, and what crop is coming in.
As of now all payments are secure through PayPal, and Credit Card processing will be added in the very near future.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Saddle Up!
This afternoon a GEN-U-INE cowboy complete with chaps, grizzled weathered skin, authentic hat, and good-natured, if not a bit rough, charm.
He was in from Montana on a visit to the hospital at the University. He had black coffee written all over his worn boots. Well... I was wrong he had "twelve ounce latte with an extra shot" written all over his dark sunglasses.
He was hanging outside to wait for his friend who had "wandered up to the Subway to grab him a sandwich". He comes back in and says, "That was some damn fine coffee. I'll have another."
His friend, looking too much like Mad Jack from Grizzly Adams, showed up and they proceeded to ask about our mugs for sale. Well the Cowboy's eyes lit up when he spotted his prize. "I've looked all over Billings and Great Falls and couldn't find one of these." He brought his demitasse up to the counter and said, "now I have a proper espresso cup."
Awesome.
He was in from Montana on a visit to the hospital at the University. He had black coffee written all over his worn boots. Well... I was wrong he had "twelve ounce latte with an extra shot" written all over his dark sunglasses.
He was hanging outside to wait for his friend who had "wandered up to the Subway to grab him a sandwich". He comes back in and says, "That was some damn fine coffee. I'll have another."
His friend, looking too much like Mad Jack from Grizzly Adams, showed up and they proceeded to ask about our mugs for sale. Well the Cowboy's eyes lit up when he spotted his prize. "I've looked all over Billings and Great Falls and couldn't find one of these." He brought his demitasse up to the counter and said, "now I have a proper espresso cup."
Awesome.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
The Jesus Principle, Coffee, and the Truth of Recession
No, not the mythical religious icon....
Jesus, as is (hey-soos) [real name unknown] is a former veteran who's lost most touch with reality and is a semi-transient artist who has been coming to our caffe off and on since our opening year.
Much can be learned about the truth of recession and how it relates to discretionary, or luxury, spending when you examine Jesus.
Jesus does not have a lot of discretionary income, in fact, he has little income at all. He receives a monthly check from the government, but most of his time is spent walking about talking complete nonsense and occasionally selling hand drawn artwork at the park for about three to ten bucks a drawing.
Compare Jesus to the overspending Yuppie or general young idiot. You have someone with a livable income who has spent well outside their means. Luxury items to them may not be a big deal, but the house they couldn't afford is, as well as their other mis-management of money habits.
Jesus has a usual routine: He quietly mumbles his order, an Americano--16 ounce, and sometimes gets two while he sits out on the patio and draws, mumbles about people chasing him with electric griddles (I kid you not!), or both.
He could walk anywhere and get a cup for a buck fifty or less, but with his limited resources he comes here. And as someone else was standing in line asking about the Americano, he brazenly mumbled, "best coffee in the city".
Those who have less, spend it more thoughtfully, and actually they increase the luxury, but decrease the frequency. Recession. Bullshit. For those who have little money, spend wisely, like Jesus.
Jesus, as is (hey-soos) [real name unknown] is a former veteran who's lost most touch with reality and is a semi-transient artist who has been coming to our caffe off and on since our opening year.
Much can be learned about the truth of recession and how it relates to discretionary, or luxury, spending when you examine Jesus.
Jesus does not have a lot of discretionary income, in fact, he has little income at all. He receives a monthly check from the government, but most of his time is spent walking about talking complete nonsense and occasionally selling hand drawn artwork at the park for about three to ten bucks a drawing.
Compare Jesus to the overspending Yuppie or general young idiot. You have someone with a livable income who has spent well outside their means. Luxury items to them may not be a big deal, but the house they couldn't afford is, as well as their other mis-management of money habits.
Jesus has a usual routine: He quietly mumbles his order, an Americano--16 ounce, and sometimes gets two while he sits out on the patio and draws, mumbles about people chasing him with electric griddles (I kid you not!), or both.
He could walk anywhere and get a cup for a buck fifty or less, but with his limited resources he comes here. And as someone else was standing in line asking about the Americano, he brazenly mumbled, "best coffee in the city".
Those who have less, spend it more thoughtfully, and actually they increase the luxury, but decrease the frequency. Recession. Bullshit. For those who have little money, spend wisely, like Jesus.
Testing Rwanda Kinunu Bourbon
I roasted a new coffee for the siphon coffee this morning. It's a 100% Bourbon from Rwanda. I haven't had Rwandan coffee before, but this is very good. It has some Kenyan elements coupled with African spice notes, somewhere between a good Sidamo and a Ugandan coffee.
At a City roast, this particular coffee has some really nice light sweet citrus flavors, and some lingering --- {side note, the cappuccino I'm having right now is fan-fucking-tastic}-- clove and sweet spice notes.
Testing new coffees is great.
At a City roast, this particular coffee has some really nice light sweet citrus flavors, and some lingering --- {side note, the cappuccino I'm having right now is fan-fucking-tastic}-- clove and sweet spice notes.
Testing new coffees is great.
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