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Rwanda: Dukunde Kawa Musasa

Buzz — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:45:27 +0000

This cup of awesome can be found at Rwanda: Dukunde Kawa Musasa

Dukunde Kawa Musasa coffee. The beans are at once dense and delicate, yielding complex flavors from brown sugar to vanilla bean, and ripe plum tomato to dried fig.

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The (first of many?) Chicago Roaster Jam

Buzz — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:26:18 +0000

This cup of awesome can be found at The (first of many?) Chicago Roaster Jam

The best news of all is that any of the roasters represented is likely to serve up something spectacular on any given day.

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It’s here: Passport Edition

Buzz — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:11:11 +0000

This cup of awesome can be found at It’s here: Passport Edition

Buzz: Artisanal Coffee Roaster: Passport Edition Amid a range of ongoing developments in the craft coffee movement none holds more potential than emerging innovations in coffee cultivation and processing. With a new attention to varietals, terroir, planting, growing and harvesting, and especially processing, a vibrant community of inspired coffee growers is teasing an unprecedented spectrum … Continue reading →

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Sumatra “Royal Badger”

Buzz — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:36:07 +0000

This cup of awesome can be found at Sumatra “Royal Badger”

Indonesian coffees present specific challenges for specialty roasters. Post-harvest processing throughout Indonesia is inconsistent, and the word among some coffee elite is that Indonesian coffees too often suffer from off-flavors as a result. In reaction, we have rarely been up to the task of sorting out the gold from what Indonesian coffees we have … Continue reading →

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Ethiopia: Blue Nile Yirgacheffe Gr. 1

Buzz — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 05:41:10 +0000

This cup of awesome can be found at Ethiopia: Blue Nile Yirgacheffe Gr. 1

Ethiopia: Blue Nile Yirgacheffe “Blue Nile” Yirgacheffe is the product of a labor intensive partnership partnership between Royal Coffee and the the Keffa mill in the Gedeo area surrounding the Yirgacheffe township. This superb coffee has achieved a rare, grade 1 designation, meaning nearly zero defect. Uncompromising vigilance in harvesting, selecting, sorting and processing … Continue reading →

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Kenya: Washed Riakiberu Peaberry

buzz admin — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 18:01:38 +0000

This cup of awesome can be found at Kenya: Washed Riakiberu Peaberry

Kenya, Washed Riakiberu Peaberry from the Muranga district. Explosive cherry fruit, along with full and creamy mouth feel, emanate miraculously from this tiny, round bean. Even in a star-studded lineup of great coffees at our cafe and on offer at our web store, this one is a standout and a staff favorite: it won't last long!

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Bonavita Variable Temperature Electric Kettle: unprecedented precision

Buzz — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:05:17 +0000

This cup of awesome can be found at Bonavita Variable Temperature Electric Kettle: unprecedented precision

Bonavita Variable Temperature Electric Kettle: When Bonavita introduced their original gooseneck electric kettle last fall it was an immediate hit. The failure of Hario to follow through on rumors of impending US availability for the Hario Electric Kettle had created pent-up demand for precisely the functionality that the Bonavita Electric embodies: Quick heating and precise … Continue reading →

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Vanille Patisserie and Buzz: Killer Espresso Present a Small-Batch Match Made in Heaven: Craft Coffee and French Macarons

Buzz — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:39:47 +0000

This cup of awesome can be found at Vanille Patisserie and Buzz: Killer Espresso Present a Small-Batch Match Made in Heaven: Craft Coffee and French Macarons

Two of Chicago’s most vibrant culinary artisans join forces on May 12th to bring you an unbeatable pairing of irresistible delicacies. From 10 AM for as long as supplies last Vanille Patisserie and Buzz: Killer Espresso will collaborate to pair Vanille’s award-winning Macarons with Buzz: Killer Espresso’s micro-lot, small-batch-roasted coffees: Notes of cocoa and vanilla in Buzz’s Heirloom … Continue reading →

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“Habits of Successful Coffee Shop Owners” Supplemental Section

Buzz — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:20 +0000

This cup of awesome can be found at “Habits of Successful Coffee Shop Owners” Supplemental Section

Recommended resources: The Professional Barista’s Handbook: An Expert Guide to Preparing Espresso, Coffee, and Tea Scott Rao Everything But Espresso: Professional Coffee Brewing Techniques Scott Rao Glossary of Terms: Customer Goodwill-An intangible value placed on the relationship of customers to a business and/or a brand. Triple Net Lease- A lease wherein the tenant pays all … Continue reading →

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“Habits of Successful Coffee Shop Owners Part 20″

Buzz — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:09 +0000

This cup of awesome can be found at “Habits of Successful Coffee Shop Owners Part 20″

The balancing act: (coffee) house of cards… The formation of any new business involves points of tension. It is useful to identify these in advance so as to enable a new business owner to make decisions in real time to craft a sustainable balance for the business as early in it’s life as possible. Intentionality … Continue reading →

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