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
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.
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 he … [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 Roasters, Santa Cruz, CA Travis Beckett, Peregrine Espresso, … [Read more...] about US Barista Competition Winners Announced
Portland Shines in 2012 Barista Competition
Portland baristas placed in the top six positions in the 2012 Northwest Regional Barista Championship competition, beating out competitors from Washington, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and Alaska. On the last day, Devin Chapman from Coava Coffee in Portland took first place. This marks the first time a competitor has won both the NRBC and the Brewerscup.Laila Ghambari from … [Read more...] about Portland Shines in 2012 Barista Competition
OPB Art Beat on Local Coffee
If you missed it, Oregon Art Beat ran a nice piece on local coffee. A bulk of the story was focused on the how and why of latte art, but they also covered roasting at Water Avenue Coffee, and a bit on cupping at Barista Coffee. If you aren't familiar with coffee art, take a look. … [Read more...] about OPB Art Beat on Local Coffee