Posted on August 17, 2006 by Chris Owens
Mike and I met Daryn Berlin of Counter Culture Coffee yesterday. I’m not sure if it’s just the Southern hospitality but, this is one nice guy. We sat around and chatted, over a press of Counter Culture’s Harrar, about the Northeast coming up in the world of specialty coffee. Adding Counter Culture to the growing [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on August 8, 2006 by Chris Owens
Due to Mike’s unprecedented flurry of posts, I have been spurred into action.. Our friends, Chris and Caroline of Cafe Grumpy, were kind enough to let me do a little guest barista shift this morning. And, Samuel Crane (Victrola‘s first roaster) was very accommodating as I interloped behind his bar. They have a nice set [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on July 6, 2006 by Chris Owens
I promised a report about my trip to Norway. Well, it seems that a somewhat edited version may appear in an actual publication soon. That publication shall remain nameless for now, as to not jinx it. Because of that, though, I am holding off on the post. I will however provide some asides that did [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on June 17, 2006 by Chris Owens
I haven’t reached a place where I’m writing yet, but, I have posted some pictures for you viewing pleasure (possibly displeasure). They can be found here. But, If you want to look at GOOD photos pf the trip, look here.
Continue ReadingPosted on June 15, 2006 by Chris Owens
I’m back. The training with Tim was amazing and he was a very gracious host. Solberg & Hansen was an amazing host facility. The espresso bar tour was enlightening and inspiring. The fjords…well, nothing can be said. You’ll just have to go and see for yourself. When I collect my thoughts (and pictures), there will [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on May 5, 2006 by Chris Owens
Kyle Glanville has an excellent post about the Andy Schecter Pressure Profile Pump we had hooked to our Synesso at the SCAA show in Charlotte. The pump made me daydream about how things could be. I had the very same thoughts as Kyle after using the device in Charlotte. This proves why I’m no good [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on April 14, 2006 by Chris Owens
So, where was I? Day three. That’s right. My main reason for wanting to go to SCAA, other than to be a part of the Gimme! team, was community. I wanted to be a part of the community of baristas and other passionate coffee professionals out there. I feel a little isolated out here on [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on April 14, 2006 by Chris Owens
Yesterday, Paul Pratt paid us an unexpected visit. Paul is from Just Java Coffee Roasters in Hong Kong. He is also very well know for his beautiful restorations of vintage espresso machines. Most importantly, he is an all around nice guy. Paul, thanks for taking time out of your all too brief lay-over in New [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on April 12, 2006 by Chris Owens
Well I’m back. My memory and writing skills will prevent me from doing any justice to my experience. Not to mention the fact that all the big news has already been posted elsewhere (and far better than I ever could anyway). So, I’ll just talk about some of my personal highlights. But first…. I would [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on March 30, 2006 by Chris Owens
So, I have been trying to put this together for months now. It has finally happened. The dates are in. June 6th through the 8th, I am going to be in Oslo, Norway to train. As if that isn’t cool enough, my trainer will be Tim Wendelboe. For those of you who don’t know, although [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on March 20, 2006 by Chris Owens
This was brought to my attention thanks to Jim Seven’s blog. If you are interested in competing, you should check it out. Troels Poulsen 2005 WBC Finals
Continue ReadingPosted on March 16, 2006 by Chris Owens
So Tuesday, I took a little trip to Tarrytown, NY. For those of you playing along, Tarrytown is about 45 minutes north of New York City. Straight up the Hudson river. Why? Coffee Labs Roasters, Inc. of course. Mike Love, owner/roaster, was kind enough to let me come up and play. You see, lately I [...]
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