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Chemex of the Week: Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelbessa

Chemex of the Week:  Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelbessa

The family-owned Chelbessa washing station, located near Worka in the Gedeb District of the Gedeo Zone, is only in its second year of processing. But you wouldn’t know that by looking at (or tasting) their coffee--the quality is indistinguishable from those of Stumptown’s oldest partners

Lucid Café – Café Review

Lucid Café – Café Review

Considering it's miniscule size, Lucid Café is incredibly busy.  They have coffee, along with other pastries and smoothies. I bought a mocha. It was so good!

Birch Coffee - Café Review

Birch Coffee - Café Review

The Birch Coffee location I visited the other day was a hidden gem in the office-ridden Midtown Manhattan. It's a relatively small café, where they serve both food and coffee. It was quite busy as well, with people having business meetings and a family eating dinner.

The Bean - Café Review

The Bean - Café Review

Although this coffee shop doesn't necessarily use any of our coffee, it is one of the most popular, busy coffee shops in Manhattan. Located in the East Village, it is impossible to miss.

Crema the Crop - Where Does Espresso Foam Come From?

Crema the Crop - Where Does Espresso Foam Come From?

Have you ever wondered what the froth on top with the pretty design on top of your espresso, often known as "crema," is? Well, I have. And I just discovered Science Friday, a radio show that has a segment on the science of coffee.