As we noted in a previous post, we are starting a business. Extraction Coffee Co. will be a celebration of coffee focused on a traditional model of customer service that harkens back to days when the milkman would deliver his product personally to your door. For those of you who have ever ordered a cold …
Hello Friends. CJ and I are in the beginning stages of starting our own business: Extraction Coffee Co. As most of you know, CJ and I have been interested in being part of the coffee community since The Casual Coffee Connoisseur began, and at this time in our life opening a full-fledged coffee shop is …
So earlier this summer, drank our way through some of the best coffeehouses in the Pacific Northwest. As we did so, we happened across our first taste of an Aeropress. Although we thought Heart’s interpretation of the Ethiopian Sidamo was heavy on the lemon notes and extremely light on the body, we were intrigued by …
Our house is now complete with an Able Brewing Disk Fine filter for the Aeropress. It is awesome. The metal filter allows more oils to pass into the cup, creating a more full bodied cup. This style of filter pairs well with lighter roasts such as city or city plus. One disadvantage of using a …
So Cody and I have neglected our blog duty to all of you, and for this we apologize. However, we have not slowed our exploration of new and notable coffee. We have quite a few to report out, so without further ado, we give you Flamenco’s Yirgacheffe and Dominican. Yirgacheffe Light bodied and acidic. Bright … Continue reading
For those of you in Minnesota who don’t know the name Dogwood, it is probably the most well-known roaster in Minnesota. On all of our travels, from New York to Seattle and Portland, when we mention we’re from Minneapolis the baristas will always name-drop Dogwood. So good for them. You’ll have to excuse my snarkiness … Continue reading
I know its last minute, but Cody and I attended last year’s Coffee Fest at Calhoun Square and it was awesome. We will be in attendance again this year. It’s a great way to try good coffee and learn more about the industry. Here is the info: Nov. 17th, 2012 10a – 3p Calhoun Square $10 … Continue reading
Final season has set in and the only reprieve Cody has is coffee. Today we escaped the confines of our house and made a mad dash to Quixotic Coffee, nestled in the Highland neighborhood. Large floor to ceiling windows bathe overstuffed couches in sunlight. A large number and variety of tables address just about every … Continue reading
In an effort to fill in a lack of reviews for local coffeehouses, Cody and I have started branching out from our home brewing. Today we checked out Claddagh Coffee in St. Paul. The interior is welcoming. Sunlight warms hardwood floors from the large floor to ceiling windows that line the sidewalk. The refurbished space … Continue reading
The pour over method is becoming increasingly popular with Cody and I. In fact, it is rare to catch us brewing any other way. As with all pour overs, increased control of the brewing process allows for the potential of a better cup in the end. We have been using the Hario V60 ceramic drip … Continue reading
Cody and I finally got our hands on legitimate filters for our Hario pour over. I’m not sure why it took so long, since they are not difficult to find. Either way, we have been slowly shifting from french press to pour over and it has been awesome. Although many variations exist, the general idea … Continue reading
So a few months have passed since we published our last post, but this Ethiopian was enough to bring us out of hiding. We are currently drinking our way through one of the new additions to the Flamenco Coffee line-up. This coffee is our first taste of a natural processed coffee, and an impressive one … Continue reading
Originating as a coffee cart, Spella Caffe, recently opened a permanent location in the financial district of downtown Portland. Tucked between the massive skyscrapers, Spella’s coffeehouse is no larger than it’s original coffee cart. Although the shop was small, it was extremely busy. Even more impressive were the baristas; as we soaked in the fun space, businessmen stopped in … Continue reading
Heart is a name on the lips of just about every barista Cody and I came in contact with while in Portland. They are widely regarded as one of the best roasters in the Portland area. It was busy, as expected, even though it was mid-day and mid-week. Sleek and clutter free, the coffeehouse made … Continue reading
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