Our sister cafe - Ipsento - getting some attention...

Just thought you all might be interested in what's going on at the old headquarters...

Coffee Classes!

Take a look!

Video: The legend of Kaldi!

Here is a little video I made for you all to explain the legendary origin story of coffee. Take a listen. There are a number of other very interesting stories about where coffee comes from (though none are as famous as this one).

Bonus points to any reader who can tell us another coffee story

• in the comments section 
• or on twitter.

 

Welcoming 2011

Happy New Year! It's 2011 and there is a whole year of exciting coffee news and events ahead of us. I thought that it would be helpful to post a list of some of the most important coffee events happening in the upcoming months. There are a many other events that will be happening too, many of which don't have dates yet. Keep your ears open for "Barista Jams", "Throw downs", coffee festivals, and competitions in your own area. Make sure you come and check us out over at ipsento if you come by the North Central Barista event!

January
NORTH WEST REGIONAL BARISTA COMPETITION
Tacoma, WA | January 28-30, 2011 | MORE INFORMATION 


February
NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL BARISTA COMPETITION
Chicago, IL | February 18-20, 2011 | MORE INFORMATION 


March
South West Regional Barista Competition

Los Angeles, CA | March 4 – 6, 2011 | MORE INFORMATION

April
SCAA Exposition: The Specialty Coffee Event of the Year
Houston, TX | April 28-May 1, 2011 | For more information, please visit www.scaaevent.org