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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about My Degree? Oh, um… it’s in Coffee
Heart Coffee Roasters Opens SW Portland Location
Heart Roasters has opened a SW Portland location. It is hidden in a small space next to Gruner restaurant - I believe the share the same main entrance door. Once inside, it's a nice little spot - very industrial, but with weathered brick, some really comfortable chairs (I love that green color), and a few little … [Read more...] about Heart Coffee Roasters Opens SW Portland Location
Wi-Fi Patent Troll Wins First Round in Court – Why This Matters to You
A patent troll who has been suing hotels and coffeehouses which offer wireless internet for their customers has won their first round in court, with a judge in the case throwing out defendants claims that what the company is doing is nothing short of racketeering. Why does this matter to you? Because, rather than suing … [Read more...] about Wi-Fi Patent Troll Wins First Round in Court – Why This Matters to You
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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Ristretto and the Steampunk, the Closing of One Door and the Opening of Another
US Barista Competition Winners Announced
The winners of the 2012 United States Barista Championships are as follows: Katie Carguilo, Counter Culture Coffee, NYC Charles Babinski, Intelligentsia Coffee, Los Angeles, CA Chris Vaca, Verve Coffee Roasters, Santa Cruz, CA Devin Chapman, Coava Coffee Roasters, Portland, OR Jared Truby, Verve Coffee … [Read more...] about US Barista Competition Winners Announced