Coffee Lingo: Mouthfeel
Mouthfeel: (n.) well…it’s the way something feels in your mouth. There are a bunch of words used to describe coffee that are downright goofy. “Mouthfeel” is one of them, but at…
Monday Motivation: Make The Best
After a long holiday weekend, it’s a little rough getting back to the grind. But the timing of the holidays this year is setting us up for success. With Christmas…
Friday Escape: A Holiday Hideaway
Wishing you a warm, happy holiday full of friends, family, and of course – coffee. Photo by Adam Trageser.
Different Drum Eggnog Recipe
‘Tis the season. Sorry, we had to do the eggnog thing. We’ve just got the perfect rum for it. This old school eggnog recipe is reminiscent of custard, giving you…
Coffee Lingo: Mocha
Mocha: (n.) hot chocolate + latte = the best of both worlds. At La Colombe, a mocha is basically a latte (double shot of espresso and steamed milk) with 1oz of unsweetened…
Monday Motivation: Lift Others
With the giving season upon us and a dark cloud over global politics, this is a timely reminder that peace, love, and wealth are collective. We can only truly enjoy…
New Brew with the Zoo
“Somethin’ tells me, It’s all happening at the zoo. I do believe it, I do believe it’s true.” We feel you, Simon & Garfunkel! This week, we launched our newest…
Coffee Lingo: Drip
Drip: (n.) your mama’s coffee; a convenient way to get a solid brew. While this used to refer simply to any brewing method that involves water flowing over ground coffee and “dripping” down…
Monday Motivation: Vision & Values
A bit of Monday Motivation from Todd Carmichael’s recent speech at Philadelphia Magazine’s Think Fest. Todd gave a free-wheelin’, exciting address about how ethically minded, intentional businesses can spark a…
Friday Escape: Courtesy of Drift Mag
This Friday, we’re enjoying a cafecito and a vicarious escape to Havana, Cuba. The good folks at Drift Mag have put out another amazing volume. First it was New…
5 Solid Single-Origins
We are loving the line-up of single-origins currently pouring in our cafes. Our Workshop team, the folks who source and roast our single-origin brews, is making our hearts sing with these 5 super-solid…
Coffee Lingo: Cappuccino
Cappuccino: (n.) the one, the only. The quintessential coffee drink. A cappuccino done right is a perfect balance of milk and a double shot of espresso. With a ratio of 1:2 (2…