Posts Tagged ‘bean’

thumpology: Meet Darth Grinder

By Kent + January 30th, 2009

You may have noticed the addition of a third espresso grinder on the bar. Our new Mazzer Robur E, affectionately named “Darth Vader,” is a state-of-the-art bad boy who means business! With the intent of adding another grinder for single-origin espresso, we went on the quest to research and discover a grinder that would also [...]

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february @ thump

By Kent + January 30th, 2009

Special Hours First Friday, February 6, 5:00-7:00pm Artist’s reception for our very own Steven Chaprnka CUPPING: Sunday, February 22, 1:30pm – 2:30pm Please join us for this low-key and fun exploration of the ins and outs of tasting coffee like the pros. Get details by subscribing to our newsletter. ART: Steven Chaprnka + B. Neill [...]

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thumpistas: a poem of thanks

By Kent + December 31st, 2008

A poem about our thumpistas who work so hard, are dedicated to the bean, and bring thump to life! T – talented at work and in life H – humorous and witty U – unwavering devotion to quality M – managing endless mountains of dishes with a smile P – people who are the heart [...]

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Many people don’t think of coffee as an agricultural product that, like strawberries, peaches, and cherries, has a specific growing season. When fresh fruit is in season, you’re in heaven and you can’t get enough of it! When out of season, it’s usually a disappointment to eat. Similarly, coffees around the world ripen and are [...]

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The roast

By Kent + September 12th, 2008

After all the care and attention given to selecting the perfect beans, the roast is where the coffee comes alive and develops its full flavor profile. Our coffees are hand roasted in small batches, each optimized for the bean, humidity and other factors. While green beans keep for extended periods, once roasted the coffee has [...]

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