A Thought Over Coffee

Dang, What's The Deal??

2009-11-02T20:52:00.000-06:00

I hate these posts you find every so often on blogs across the net but I find myself writing one anyway..dang!

So, things have been super crazy around here lately and I just plain have run out of time! Lame sauce I know. Here is the deal - we are about to make some additions to the team and once that is all complete, I will write as much as possible (hopefully a few each week) to keep this thing going. For those that have been hanging in there with us - I applaud you and thank you!

Talk soon.

...be bold

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Cafe Evoke Catering // Oklahoma's Premier Specialty Coffee Catering Company

2009-10-09T18:07:00.000-05:00

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A Big Day

2009-09-25T07:12:00.000-05:00

Today is a big day around here at Cafe Evoke Catering world headquarters (or, 1708 for short!) as we roll out a few new menus and also demo many of our tried and true things that you have gotten to know so well over the past 4 or so years.

We have been working pretty hard at all of this stuff over the past 6-8 months and feel that we finally have some new add-ons that our clients are sure to love! We will post the info sheets after the reveal party tonight so stay tuned.

Thanks to everyone that has been reading this blog. I know the content has ~~changed~~ evolved since I started writing this in college and I know the readership has changed as well. So, thanks!

We have also seen the landscape of specialty coffee catering in the US change since we opened Cafe Evoke Catering. As with any industry, it is competitive and the bar is high. Our goal is to always be the one setting the bar or pushing it up. So, as caterers are jumping on board with coffee service, we are adding new menus and package options for our clients that they cannot get anywhere else.

If you are around the OKC area, stop by tonight between 5:30 and 10:00 for a fun time. This is not a sell and tell deal. It is a chance for everyone to try our products, see our coffee bars and ask any questions they may have (if any at all!).

We look forward to seeing everyone here!

Cafe Evoke Catering
1708 NW 16th Street // Oklahoma City's Historic Plaza District

...be bold

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It's The Most... Wonderful Time... of the Year

2009-09-24T07:58:00.000-05:00

Ok, you caught me, I did sing along while I typed the title for todays post. I know, many of you think it is to early to begin singing those types of jingles but when it fits it fits. Oh, no. I'm not talking about Christmas (although that is a great time of year, too). I'm talking about CoffeeFest Seattle - a family reunion of sorts that happens every year about this time.

This is not just one of the countries best coffee trade shows, it is a time to rekindle that love we all have for what we do - coffee. As I sit here at the studio sipping a cup of Cost Rica La Minita Del Sol on this chilly day in Oklahoma City, I feel far from "home" but comfortable knowing that, at least, what is keeping me from being in Seattle with "family" and "friends" is one of the things I love most. Coffee.

If you have not had the chance to go to a show like CoffeeFest, you need to. They happen in other places across the US at different times of the year in places like Chicago, Las Vegas and Atlanta. Normally about this time, we are gearing up for the trip and feel like school kids about to head out on our first day at Disney World. I also typically talk about what I'm most looking forward to at the show. Well, I am not going but here is what I'm looking forward to:

1. Millrock Latte Art Comp
2. NWRBC
3. Hang Time

It is pretty simple this year. Luckily, with the advent of what we call the "in-ter-net", I can participate in at least some of that. Jenni and I are bummed to miss it but have a cup for us everyone! Enjoy your time there and send us some pictures when you return!

On another note, this time of year is also great because it is time again for those "cold weather only" coffee drinks to come out of the closet for their favorites. At Evoke, this means times are about to get crazy with fun and work - we love it! We have so many great things happening right now and we are excited. Tomorrow is a big day for us as we launch a few new packages to our service list - packages that we think raise the bar on quality when it comes to coffee in Oklahoma.

More on that later of course. Have a good Thursday.

...be bold

Tagged: cafe evoke catering, Oklahoma City, coffee catering, coffeefest seattle

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Cafe Evoke Catering Joins the Music | Tonight with the Charlie Hall Band

2009-09-22T15:54:00.000-05:00

Clear you schedules for tonight and plan on coming to Norman for the Charlie Hall Band LIVE at Journey Church! Cafe Evoke Catering will be there with the best coffee you have ever had and all drinks are only $3.00 - you heard it!

We look forward to seeing you for coffee and great music! Show is free and starts at 9:00 pm.

...be bold

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Grounds for Health | Bringing women's health care to coffee-growing communities.

2009-09-21T10:24:00.000-05:00

We love when our purchases have longer arms than the norm. That is why we were happy to have the chance to bring in some awesome new coffee roasted by our friends at Batdorf and Bronson Coffee Roasters. Batdorf got their hands on a lot from Huehuetenango in Guatemala that is part of Grounds for Health - a organization bringing women's health care to coffee growing communities.

Our mission is to bring effective cervical cancer screening and treatment to women in coffee-growing communities. We currently work in Mexico, Central America and Tanzania. We use an innovative, affordable and community-appropriate method called the Single Visit Screen & Treat Approach, which has been endorsed by the World Health Organization.

Our work is made possible through partnerships with local coffee co-operatives, national and regional ministries of health, and specialty coffee companies. These partnerships have made it possible for us to bring better and sustainable health care to women in coffee-growing communities. (via GroundsforHealth.org)

Batdorf and Bronson says that because of the 1500 meter altitude at which this coffee is grown and with the chilly weather, it matures slowly, resulting in a coffee with increased acidity and a balanced, heavy body. While many Huehue coffees tend to be on the fruity side, this one is extraordinarily sweet with a heavy dark chocolate and bing cherry flavors.

For everyone pound of coffee B&B sells, they are giving back $1.00 to the group. For more information, please visit Batdorf and Bronson or Grounds for Health.

...be bold

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Cafe Evoke Catering Product Launch

2009-09-19T04:49:00.001-05:00

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Cafe Evoke Catering on OK43's Rise and Shine Oklahoma

2009-09-17T13:54:00.000-05:00

If you did not have a chance to catch Rise and Shine this morning, here is one of the segments from the show! Dang, who's that good looking chap in the back??

Heartbeat for Hope on Rise and Shine from Lucas Ross on Vimeo.

Jenni pretty much killed it. We have to be careful or she will want to work in TV and not in coffee!

...be bold

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Heartbeat For Hope - Empowering a Generation. Growing a Community. Building Hope.

2009-09-17T04:00:00.000-05:00

Cafe Evoke Catering is proud to be teaming up with Heartbeat For Hope again this year to help raise funds for Village of Hope.

The Village of Hope is an orphanage in Ghana, Africa with the mission to save children from slavery and the streets. They also hope to provide an education for the children to produce a new future for Ghana.

However, education is not free in Ghana.

You can help! Come to HEARTBEAT FOR HOPE benefit concert SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH @ 6PM and help provide tuition for the children of the Village of Hope orphanage in Ghana, Africa.
$5 admission = donation, concert & 1 free drink from Cafe Evoke coffee catering co.

Here is a short commercial / promo for Saturday's event:

HeartBeat for Hope 09 promo from Lucas Ross on Vimeo.

So, we hope to see everyone at Heartbeat For Hope! We will be featuring coffees from our friends and master OKC coffee roasters Elemental Coffee Roasters. Here are the event details again:

Hearbeat For Hope
Oklahoma Christian Garvy Center / Edmond, OK
Saturday, September 19th, 2009 / 6:00 pm

Oh, I almost forgot! You can catch Cafe Evoke Catering on Rise and Shine | OK43 today from 7:00 - 9:00 am. Not sure how much we will be on but we will be there!

...be bold

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FreeCoffeeMonday at 1708okc!

2009-09-16T09:04:00.000-05:00

A few weeks ago, we decide to begin hosting what we are calling FreeCoffeeMonday. What it is? Well, it's pretty simple really:

1. Doors open at 6:30 am
2. You wake up a bit earlier than normal (probably)
3. You get in your car - wait, better yet - you get on your bicycle
4. Point it towards 1708 NW 16th Street (The Plaza District)
5. Get off when you arrive and come in

Once you have followed those simple instructions, you will have access to two different coffees from who knows where and the full menu of Cafe Evoke Catering at your fingertips - for free!

We feature two drip coffees every Monday - coffees you typically will not find in OKC. We also will press 1 or 2 pots of something even better right at 6:30 so you have to be one of the first few here to get the awesome stuff. It is all great so you don't have to worry if you can't make it at 6:30.

We know many of you are asking why in the world we have an event on a Monday morning from 6:30 to 8:00. Well, let me answer that - in short. Coffee, to us, is a slow food. What does that mean? Stay tuned for more on coffee as a slow food. We wanted to provide you a place to come hang out and slow down just a bit before work, enjoy some awesome coffee and meet some folks.

We have wireless internet if needs be but we encourage all to come with cup in hand and just hang with no other agenda other than to relax and enjoy it.

So, here are the details again:

When: Mondays / 6:30 to 8:00 in the morning (unless otherwise stated)
Where: 1708okc / OKC's Historic Plaza District / 1708 NW 16th Street
What: FreeCoffeeMonday

For more information, follow Cafe Evoke Catering on Twitter and search for #FreeCoffeeMonday or follow FreeCoffeeOKC!

We look forward to seeing you and your friends on Mondays!

...be bold

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Getting Married? Come to Stillwater!

2009-09-05T09:27:00.002-05:00

That's right! If you are getting married, load up the car with your friends (and mom of course!) and head to Stillwater for the OkBride Bridal Show!

Here are the event details:

Date: Sunday, September 6th
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Place: Stillwater Plaza Hotel, 600 E McElroy, Stillwater OK 74075

Cafe Evoke Catering will be there with a full service coffee bar! This is a great time for you to come check out what a coffee bar would look like at your wedding reception, bridal show or other bridal event and also taste some of Oklahoma's best coffee drinks by some of Oklahoma's top baristas!

You can come for a taste and hang out for a bit or you can come ready to book your coffee bar! Whatever the reason, we just want to get to know you and find out how we can help.

So, after you watch the OU or OSU game on Saturday, make plans to get to Stillwater for the bridal show.

Have a great weekend.

...be bold

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New Add-Ons | Perfect for your Cafe Evoke Catering Coffee Bar!

2009-09-04T09:41:00.002-05:00

At Cafe Evoke Catering, we understand that you want nothing but the best at your event. No matter if it is a wedding reception, bridal shower, birthday, meeting or customer/client appreciation - you not only want the best experience from the first call to the final sip but you also want it to be something your guests will forever talk about.

The great news? That is what we want for your event as well!

So, in an effort to make your experience an even better one, we are rolling out a bunch of new add-ons and features for our coffee bars between now and the end of September. Some will be great additions for winter and fall events, some for spring and summer events and some for the experience as a whole.

Here is a look at a few of our brand new additions:

Organics - We believe in organic production and choose this option whenever we can! We are pleased to offer - along with our organic certified coffee - an organic dairy package! Trust us, it just tastes better!

Single Serve / French Press Station - We stock some of the world's finest coffees and now you can offer several to your guests - one cup at a time. We bring all we need to serve your guests their choice of coffee. Think of it like a fine wines list but with coffee.

Fruit Puree Flavors - Made from the highest quality fruit picked at peak ripeness, concentrated immediately to preserve optimal fruit texture and flavor, these brand new fruit puree's by Monin Gourmet make our mochas, iced teas and pulp in lemonades even better!

That is all you get for now! We are putting together the final touches on several other new offerings and will have them on the "menu" very soon!

Here is also a quick look at new postcards that you should be seeing around soon as well.

If you or someone you know is having a special event - we'd love the opportunity to talk about it! We are also happy to set up a time to have coffee with you at our studio - 1708 - anytime you can!

Enjoy!

...be bold

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Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Tweet Up!

2009-08-13T16:27:00.002-05:00

We at Cafe Evoke Catering are excited for the opportunity to sponsor a great event happening on September 24th, 2009! The Tweetup is in conjunction with Hunger Action Month where you can "give a little and feed alot"!

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Oh, and did we mention that Sherree Chamberlain will be there?

...be bold

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Cafe Evoke Catering - OKC Best New Service Business

2009-08-12T11:15:00.003-05:00

Thanks to you, Cafe Evoke Catering has been voted Best New Service Business in Oklahoma City for 2009!! We are honored as the top 5 in our category are not only great businesses they are all great friends.

You can view the rest of the winners here.

So, to celebrate, we want everyone to come out to 1708 (our studio) for drinks and hang time. Here are the details:

LIVE ON THE PLAZA
Friday August 14, 2009
7pm-11pm
1708 NW 16th, OKC

This event is part of LIVE on the Plaza and there are lots of awesome things happening at the same time. Here is what you can find:

7-8:15pm – The Tastebuds live music at No Regrets Tattoo

7:30-8:45pm – deadCENTER Short Suite Film Screenings

8:15pm – Fanny Pack Fashion at DNA Galleries

8:30pm – BIG TRUCK TACOs joins us!

8:45-10pm – Live music by Jabee

9:30pm – Karaoke at Paula & Company Realtors

7-11pm – SHOP GOOD at Convergence, Velvet Monkey featured artist and DJ, Aby3 at DNA Galleries, Collected Thread and Bad Grannies Back to School, Open Mic at Coffy’s Cafe

We look forward to seeing you tonight!

Thank you again for your support and for voting Cafe Evoke Catering! We appreciate it!

...be bold
Jason and Jenni Duncan, Owners
Cafe Evoke Catering

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Back on Track!

2009-08-03T16:42:00.002-05:00

It felt great to be back on track last weekend doing what we do best - providing our clients Oklahoma's premier specialty coffee catering service! After a long hard month in the saddle of insurance claims and other unknowns, equipment is back and we are out in full force!

Our clients Will and Sharayah had a rockin cool reception in Yukon and we had a blast serving up a custom menu for their guests. Here are a few pictures of the bar all set up and ready to go for them when they got there.

There is much more to come as we bring you an all new Cafe Evoke Catering. We will be rolling out new things to you as they are completed but just know that Oklahoma's best coffee service is raising the bar yet again - all for your benefit: Better Coffee, Better Service and Bigger Smiles from your guests.

We look forward to the opportunity to serve you soon.

...be bold

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Last Chance For Your Voice To Be Heard!!

2009-07-29T10:56:00.003-05:00

Today is the last day to vote for your favorite OKC Businesses! We would love your vote for OKC's Best New Service Business and would love to see the rest of our Plaza District Friends win as well! I promise as soon as today is over, we will get back to our usual content!

So, we need your help one more time with this! Please head on over to the Oklahoma Gazette and vote for Cafe Evoke Catering! Here are a few things you need to keep in mind when voting:

How to vote in the Top 5 run-off:

Each person may only vote once. (We'll catch the cheaters with our super high-tech software!)

Select only one answer in each category.

You must fill out at least half the categories. (52)

Click the submit button at the bottom and then check your email for the verification message.

In that message, click to confirm your email address, and you're done!

We know that 52 categories sounds like a lot but it is easy - trust us! You just have to look at the top 5 of each category and pick your favorites.

Once you are done, be sure to tell your friends! Here is something you can cut and past into an email and send it to your entire address book. If nothing else, maybe you and your friends will find new business to use here in OKC!

Hey Friend!

Just wanted to take a second to be sure you knew that voting is now opening for the Gazette's Best of OKC 2009! 5 companies have been chosen in each category and you need to get over there and vote!

Here is where the voting is taking place: www.okgazette.com/bestofokc

My suggestion for Best New Service Business?? Cafe Evoke Catering!

Hope things are great and we will talk soon. Thanks for voting and be sure to forward this email on to your entire address book. Help us spread the word on great local businesses in OKC.

See, we have made it even easier for you to tell everyone about the voting. We appreciate your time and thank you for voting Cafe Evoke Catering for OKC's BEST New Service Business!

***----->VOTE HERE!!<-----***

...be bold

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Cafe Evoke Catering - OKC Best New Service Business?

2009-07-17T08:33:00.005-05:00

Yes, it is a question! Cafe Evoke Catering has had the honor of being nominated as a top 5 best new service business in OKC for 2009! We are super excited about it!

So, we need your help one more time with this! Please head on over to the Oklahoma Gazette and vote for Cafe Evoke Catering! Here are a few things you need to keep in mind when voting:

How to vote in the Top 5 run-off:

Each person may only vote once. (We'll catch the cheaters with our super high-tech software!)

Select only one answer in each category.

You must fill out at least half the categories. (52)

Click the submit button at the bottom and then check your email for the verification message.

Hey Friend!

Just wanted to take a second to be sure you knew that voting is now opening for the Gazette's Best of OKC 2009! 5 companies have been chosen in each category and you need to get over there and vote!

Here is where the voting is taking place: www.okgazette.com/bestofokc

My suggestion for Best New Service Business?? Cafe Evoke Catering!

Hope things are great and we will talk soon. Thanks for voting and be sure to forward this email on to your entire address book. Help us spread the word on great local businesses in OKC.

See, we have made it even easier for you to tell everyone about the voting. We appreciate your time and thank you for voting Cafe Evoke Catering for OKC's BEST New Service Business!

***----->VOTE HERE!!<-----***

UPDATE! Link to VOTE HERE is now working above. Thanks!

...be bold

Tagged: cafe evoke catering, Oklahoma City, coffee catering, best of okc

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A Quick Update on the Stolen Trailer

2009-07-15T08:03:00.002-05:00

Well, several days have come and gone in hot Oklahoma City with no word or updates at all about the stolen trailer or all the coffee gear and supplies that we stored inside. At this point, the case is "cold" and should be featured on Cold Case (just a joke) anytime.

No seriously, thank you guys very much for all the help. It was great to see the community come together like that to help us and we really appreciate it. So, at this point, we are getting everything replaced and going through the motions again of learning how to repack our stuff and how to get things rolling at 100%.

We have some awesome events coming up that we will tell you about and will keep you updated on how things are going.

It was great to meet many new people through all of this and always nice to see and talk with old friends. Maybe our gear will show up on eBay or Craig's List at some point - we will just have to see.

Have a great one.

...be bold

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LIVE on the Plaza -- Tonight!

2009-07-10T08:28:00.003-05:00

LIVE on the Plaza is happening tonight in Oklahoma City's historic Plaza District. Here is what is on tap!

Velvet Monkey Salon will be open and featuring artist Tony Westlund.

DNA Galleries will host artist Billy Reid, whose work explores human emotion through the use of mixed media materials, exuberant textures and fresh color.

Collected Thread will feature artist Lindsay Hall specializing in paper work, journals, photo albums, stationary, and such. She has made some special stuff for for this second Friday, such as some glass lanterns and message boards.

Coffy’s Cafe is rocking an open mic night.

Here is something we're pretty excited about that is happening tonight - the debut of Shop Good at Convergence Collective. Come shop where you know EVERY purchase will benefit a local or global cause impacting communities for good. There will be a wide variety of items for sale and just as wide a variety of beneficiaries, so you’ll get to change the world in a lot of ways just by visiting one store! Women Are Not Weapons, The Spero Project, International Refugees in OKC, and many other groups will be present, and selling items for you to SHOP GOOD!

Other outdoor art booths will be on display and don’t forget to stop by Bad Grannies Bazaar for vintage and funky finds! Cross the street over to PhotoArt Studios for an open house, and then on to Paula & Company Realtors for live music and beverages.

Again, we will have things rocking at 1708 with coffee and some other fun beverages. We will also have some finger food - a simple, fun time to hang out with folks and say hi.

We would love to see everyone out tonight! For more info about LIVE on the Plaza Second Fridays call 405-308-5991. The Plaza District is located on NW 16th between Indiana and Blackwelder Avenues, on street parking and lot parking will be available in the district, while neighborhood parking is available on the north side of the district.

...be bold

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Update to Stolen Cafe Evoke Catering Trailer

2009-07-09T15:51:00.003-05:00

Hey friends,

First, Jenni and I wanted to thank everyone who has joined us on the "Twitter" hunt by telling their friends about the situation and keeping a watchful eye out on the streets for our 10 foot silver trailer. We appreciate it! Before I go on, here is a short clip taken today about the heist and what all was taken:

It has been a long 24 hours but we are still making things happen. While the theft put us back quite a bit, it has not shut us down and we wanted to let everyone know that. Cafe Evoke Catering is still here bringing the best in Fair Trade and Organic coffee and espresso drinks to events of all kinds. To our current clients, we will be sure to take care of you - don't worry! For those that have seen the stories on Fox 25 in Oklahoma City or KOCO Channel 5 News and were trying to plan something with coffee, we are still your source! Give us a call and we will set you up!

The twitter response has been unreal and we are pretty blown away that you guys have taken the time and effort to get our word out - rockin! The Facebook community has also helped quite a bit and we could not be happier (under the circumstances). Thank you, too, to all the local coffee companies that have been so generous. It means a lot.

We did want to let everyone know that we are having an "open house" of sorts tomorrow night during the Plaza District's LIVE on the Plaza. Our studio - 1708 - is located in the Plaza and LIVE is the monthly art walk that we have around here. The event is from 7:00 to 11:00 and we will have coffee fired up (we know, we know - we will have iced coffees as well) for everyone. Come out and hang out! We'd love to see everyone and get to know you better.

We will keep you guys updated as we get more information. Here are a few pictures of the coffee bar that was inside the trailer. If you happen to be shopping or see someone setting up shop on the side of the road, let us know or call the police!

We look forward to seeing you all very soon. Thank you again for your support!

...be bold
Jason and Jenni Duncan
Owners, Cafe Evoke Catering

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Stolen! OKC Folks, Please Keep an Eye Out!

2009-07-08T16:08:00.003-05:00

Today, Cafe Evoke Catering's trailer was stolen along with one of our coffee bars. Here are a few pictures. Please call 911 if you have any other information. Thank you.

...be bold

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Cafe Evoke Catering | Oklahoma's Premier Specialty Coffee Catering Company

2009-07-07T10:54:00.002-05:00

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For Sale! Bunn Ultra 2 Granita Machine

2009-07-06T08:25:00.004-05:00

This post is way off the mark for most of the content here at A Thought Over Coffee but, hey, we thought you might be interested! We have an almost new black Bunn Ultra 2 Granita Machine for sale! Here are some pictures:

This is a great machine with only 10-20 hours of use on it - period! It is great for all sorts of frozen drinks - from adult beverages to fruity drinks for kids.

Machine is listed for $1699.00. If you are interested, please leave a comment on this post or contact us through our website - www.CafeEvoke.com!

Machine is in Oklahoma City and we will be happy to ship it at your expense. If you are near OKC, you are welcome to pick it up at the studio.

Let us know if you have any questions. You can find more information about this awesome granita machine here.

...be bold

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You won't find this on the shelf...

2009-06-30T09:15:00.005-05:00

Leave it to our friends at DoubleShot Coffee Company in Tulsa, Oklahoma to come up with something over the top. I was reading some posts over at Pasteboard - the blog of Barista Magazine and saw a sweet picture of custom tamper handles. I then read the post which contained the follow letter from Brian Franklin - owner of DoubleShot:

Hey Barista Magazine people:
Jason (my employee) and I were in Colombia in December. We spent a few days in Concordia, which is an amazingly beautiful place. I picked up a piece of a stumped coffee tree and jammed it in my backpack to bring home. Slipped through customs with it and shipped it to Reg Barber. He carved three tamper handles out of it for us, which are fantastic. They are really beautiful. I was just back in Concordia last week with Isaiah (different employee), and we really had a good time and made some headway in learning more about coffee. Â Pretty exciting.
I hope all is well with you.

You have to head over to their blog and check out what they got Reg to make for them - very cool stuff!

That's all for this Tuesday. We are "stumped"....

...be bold

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New Coffees from Batdorf and Bronson on the Way!

2009-06-24T09:09:00.002-05:00

We are doing our best to keep the great coffee coming. We have had the pleasure of working with two great roasters in the past few months and the coffee they have been getting to us has been so great. Here is what we have coming from Batdorf and Bronson on Friday. I'm telling you, you better book your coffee bar for your event quick as dates are filling up. You don't want to miss these coffees!

1. Organic Nicaragua Isabelia -- From the 15th de September Co-op, this coffee is complex, rich and harmonious with a pleasant chocolaty aroma (says roastmaster Scott Merle).

2. Rwanda Buremera MIG -- The 2008 Cup of Excellent Winner, this coffee burst with ripe red fruit with a long and sweet finish.

3. Costa Rica La Minita del Sol -- This coffee is 100% sundried, the only roaster in the world to have access to this specially prepared coffee. With flavors of freshly squeezed orange juice and sweet maple syrup, this coffee is always a huge hit!

That is what we have coming from Batdorf and Bronson. You can download coffee info sheets on their website (click on the names of the coffees above) and you can also order directly from them if you see something that looks great! All cupping notes are from coffee buyer and roastmaster Scott Merle. We will have our own notes soon!

Have a great Wednesday and if you are reading this from Oklahoma - stay cool!

...be bold

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