Posts Tagged ‘freshness’

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 [...]

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 Sinclair “Gentleman’s Alley” Photography + [...]

To freeze, or not to freeze?

By Kent + September 12th, 2008

Whether or not to freeze coffee beans to retain their freshness is a frequent topic of discussion. The quick answer to this question is: Buy only what you will use within 10 days of the coffee’s roast date. (The quality of the flavor really takes a dive after 10 days.) Store coffee at room temperature [...]

Fresh is the word.

By Kent + September 12th, 2008

Freshness & roast dates: We receive coffee the day after it’s roasted. Coffee, like wine, needs time to breathe and “open up” before it can be fully enjoyed. Most coffees need 24-48 hours to “off-gas” carbon dioxide, so we’re receiving and serving it at the most flavorful period of its life.
Coffees also stale dramatically after [...]

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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