There are many factors involved in creating an amazing cup of coffee. The journey begins with buying high quality arabica beans that were grown on a reputable farm. Next is to ensure that the beans are roasted by a roast master who has a thorough understanding of the many physical and chemical transformations that take…
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With mid February just around the corner, many of us may begin to lose momentum when following through with New Year resolutions. Keep yourself motivated in 2020 by using our simple trick (spoiler alert – it involves coffee). You may have heard of Bulletproof Coffee, Keto Coffee, or Butter Coffee – hot trends that…
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As of May 13th, 2019, all three Uncommon Grounds locations have the ceiling that truly enhances your “Third Place” experience. During renovations, the Albany café’s ceiling was replaced with a sound-absorbing ceiling manufactured by Celiume. The old ceiling was a typical ceiling that had a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of 20%. The new Ceilume ceiling…
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Why did we choose our bags? Our top 3 goals in choosing a new bag were: 1) Function – preserving the integrity of our fresh roasted coffee (including mail orders that are shipped all over the country) 2) Form – creating a graphic design that best represents our company’s brand and mission statement using our…
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Perfect idea for those day-old bagels sitting on your counter! Ingredients 1 Uncommon Grounds bagel 1/2 cup milk 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg Butter Optional: Cinnamon, Nutmeg Directions Slice the bagel into one inch slices. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and egg….
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Because of coffee’s acidity, it naturally pairs well with the savory tones of red meat. This coffee rub is a delicious and easy way to incorporate the two ingredients! Ingredients Steak 1 cup ground coffee 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp chili pepper Salt & Pepper Directions Combine the coffee, salt, and peppers in…
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Ingredients 1 Uncommon Grounds Bagel 1/4 cup pizza sauce 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Fresh basil Freshly grated parmesan cheese Salt and pepper, to taste Directions Preheat oven to 375 Slice bagel in half Spread sauce on each half Sprinkle with mozzarella, basil, parmesan, salt and pepper Bake for five to ten minutes, until cheese…
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People have been drinking coffee for hundreds of years, maybe even more. But where did it come from? Who was the first person to discover those magical beans that everybody knows and loves today? According to popular legend, we have Kaldi the goat herder to thank! The story goes like this. Kaldi was a young goat…
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Why do customers of Uncommon Grounds enjoy our community cafes? Typical responses might be: “We love your coffee” or “Your bagels are amazing” or “Our club meets here every Wednesday at 7:00” or “Love your chocolate chip cookies”. Here at Uncommon Grounds, we describe our appeal as a business whose core is fresh roasted coffee. …
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