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
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
We will return to documenting our coffee adventure in the west soon. First, we wanted to write up a review on the Papua New Guinea. We’ve had this roast before and I remember it being one of my favorites, and it still is, though it tastes different this batch. I remember the last Papua New … Continue reading
Coava Coffee was the last stop for our first day in Portland and by the time CJ and I arrived we were both quite tired and a bit coffee’d out (if you can believe it). Coava is a name constantly mentioned and suggested among the Portland coffee snobs. They are supposed to be one of … Continue reading
Originating as a roaster, Courier Coffee gets its name from its beginnings when the owner couriered beans to his customers via bicycle. The coffeehouse, nestled mid-block behind a major through street, stays true to its lo-fi beginnings. The atmosphere was very relaxed and definitely one of my favorites. A Clash record played in the background, … Continue reading
Today was a perfect Sunday morning. We had the usual whole wheat oatmeal pancakes for breakfast, walked the dogs around the neighborhood, and buried our noses in the books (well Cody did). But the perfection did not arrive until our mid-morning coffee. We are finishing the last of our Fully Washed, Flores Bajawa, single origin, dark vienna … Continue reading
The Casual Coffee Connoisseur 