It’s that time of year. Whether you make fun of the cliché, engage in it, or chose to turn a deaf ear to the girl at the desk next to you raving about it—it is here, in full force, surrounding us. What am I talking about? Pumpkin. Spice. Everything. Season. If you’ve been in any […]
Essentials for Making Espresso at Home
The best way to preface the information you are about to read is by quoting James Hoffmann in his book, The World Atlas of Coffee, “Don’t invest in an espresso machine at home unless you want a new hobby.” Espresso—a born and raised Italian, Americanized to the habits and ways of a fast-paced culture—is by […]
Through the Eyes of Your Coffee Barista, Pt 1.
The Coffee Men Order & What It Says About Them… You walk in. You order. You look around. And you could easily confuse your surroundings for the men’s locker room at the gym. This isn’t because you haven’t had your morning coffee yet. Simply put, a coffee shop at 8:34AM is a single woman’s lap […]
Knowing Your Iced Coffee: Regular, Cold Brew, New Orleans Style
Iced coffee season is upon us and there seems there is one big question being asked: “What kind of iced coffee would you like?” Since us crazy Third Waver Coffee people had to get our hands on every aspect of coffee, you have lost the ability to simply order an iced coffee without being subjected […]