March Update

I can't believe how quickly time disappears.  It seems, seriously, like March just began a couple of days ago.  No I am on my way to Long Beach to participate in the Cupping of Quality jury, to work through a bunch of Rainforest Alliance coffees over the next three days.  I am stuck at the Denver airport as my connection was a bit tight, and I am now on a later flight.  No harm, just getting a bit tired.  It should be a good event I hope, more work for the palate and an opportunity to try some new coffees.

On that note, we cupped a bunch of Costa Rica samples this morning with a few that we standouts, although we were short some of the samples that we were looking forward to, so we will have to chase those down.  Needless to say, we will have some new Central American coffee on the road here soon.

On another front Chad, Josh and I are getting excited about the 2009 SCAA Exhibition and World Barista Championship.  We are being featured at the Daterra WBC Espresso Bar on the Saturday, and will have an espresso blend (blended especially for the event) in the spotlight on the Saturday of the WBC.  It is an exciting opportunity for us to showcase our coffee in this venue.

We have a number of new faces around the shop, so if you haven't been in lately, drop in and say hi.  Also, I just sent out a March Newsletter and if you are not on our mailing list and would like to receive these, click here to sign up.

That's it for now, my almost 40 year-old body and mind is starting to fade, I will post pics and info as the cupping progresses, I am sure there will be some great coffee to talk about.