Origins: A new seasonal blend
We have a new blend and we’re waxing philosophical about it. When you cook a dinner of locally grown, seasonal vegetables, you know that the great taste is thanks to…
Paper or Mesh? Find Your Filter.
The way you filter your home brew can make or break your morning cup. As you get your daily coffee routine down to a science, you might want to experiment with…
Monday Motivation: Build Your Own
Have a favorite motivation quote that gets you through Mondays? Send it in an email to social@lacolombe.net.
Draft Latte: The First Ever Iced Latte On Tap
Before today, if you wanted an iced latte, you’d have to pull espresso, steam the milk, and cool it all down over ice. Those days are over. Introducing Draft Latte,…
Friday Escape: Inks Lake in Central Texas
Today’s Friday Escape comes from bike adventurer John Watson, who captured this fun shot of his friends at Inks Lake State Park, in central Texas. Check out his Instagram for awesome…
Scenes from our Home Grown Supper Club
At La Colombe, we believe in eating locally and seasonally. In our flagship cafe in Fishtown, Philadelphia, we strive to serve fresh ingredients that celebrate our vibrant local food and…
Wednesday Wish List: Novelty Mugs
On Wednesdays, we make wish lists. Novelty mugs can be obnoxious, impractical, and completely hilarious. It’s always good to have a few around to keep pencils in, or to serve hot…
Ardi: The Gateway Coffee
There’s something very special about our new Ethiopian Ardi. Many people in the industry will tell you that it was a fruity, distinct coffee like Ardi that got them hooked on the…
Monday Motivation: Do, Say, and Be Everything
Don’t shrink from incoming criticism. Challenge it, or use it as a tool, but never fear it. Check back every Monday for motivation to get the week started. Have a…
Friday Escape: The Empty Quarter
Today’s Friday Escape is the largest sand desert in the world, the Rub’ al Khali, Arabic for “The Empty Quarter.” Instagram adventurers @erik_cooper_adventurist and @adventurejake recently headed from NYC to Abu Dhabi…
FRIDAY at 1pm: Learn to cup like a coffee-tasting champion!
Our lead Workshop roaster James Tooill is headed to Sweden for the World Cup Tasters Championships! We are immensely proud and simultaneously jealous. Since James can’t stuff us all in his…
Wednesday Wish List: Badass Toys
On Wednesdays, we make wish lists. This week, we’re wishing we were kids again and trying not to buy these nostalgia-inducing – but definitely still cool – toys: 1. Enough Legos…