Could Robot Baristas be Coming to Portland? If you've ever paid careful attention to the person making coffee at a mass market coffeehouse like Starbucks, you've probably contemplated the prospect of the entire process being taken over by robots. The problem has been that the robot systems being demonstrated at various robotic shows have been awkward and slow.Now, those … [Read more...] about The Days of Robot Baristas are Coming
Portland Coffee News, Events, Stories and More
Portland Oregon is known for its coffee scene, so we tend to cover a lot of coffee news. You’ll find articles about coffee, coffee house openings/closings, special events, education, competitions, equipment and more listed here.
Reader Survey 2015: Best Coffeehouse in Portland
The number of coffeehouses that have opened over the past few years made untangling the votes for Best Coffeehouse in Portland a challenge. We love our coffee, and judging by the comments, many of us have strong preferences about coffeehouses. For this survey I left out "Best Roaster" for another survey, because I wanted to concentrate on things like service, feel, and the … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Coffeehouse in Portland
My Degree? Oh, um… it’s in Coffee
In the future, the barista serving your morning coffee may just happen to have a degree. University of California at Davis has founded a coffee center dedicated exclusively to the study of coffee. The school, which I proudly attended back in the (cough) early 70's has always had a strong curriculum in everything agriculture, especially viticulture, which is why I was there. … [Read more...] about My Degree? Oh, um… it’s in Coffee
Coffeehouse in Germany Charges by the Minute Instead of by the Cup
Coffeehouse owners who are tired of customers buying a single cup of coffee and squatting at a table for hours take note.From UPI.com, A coffeehouse in Wiesbaden, Germany is charging customers for the time they spend in the café, rather than for their cup of coffee. Slow Time Cafe customers are given a wristband when they enter for about $2.60 American, which covers the … [Read more...] about Coffeehouse in Germany Charges by the Minute Instead of by the Cup
Ristretto and the Steampunk, the Closing of One Door and the Opening of Another
Every so often in life, you come across two people who just seem to belong together. That is the case with author Nancy Rommelmann and Ristretto Roasters owner Din Johnson. She is a powerhouse of enthusiastic energy, always up for new adventures, quick to support the people and causes in her life, and passionate about living. Din is a quiet giant, but just as passionate. When … [Read more...] about Ristretto and the Steampunk, the Closing of One Door and the Opening of Another