Gabriela Newell

Coffee Time – Lima, Peru

One of my favorite coffee experiences took place at a tiny, hole in the wall (quite literally) coffee shop in the neighborhood of Miraflores in Peru. This shop was on the side of the road and holds 9 people. It was small and simple with coffee decorations from around the world. The owner operates the…

Why Coffee?

A few days ago as I was about to go to a cupping event my brother, who does not drink coffee I might add, asked me, “Are there other people who love coffee as much as you do?” Interestingly enough I found this question to be strange. I realized I have become so immersed in…

3 Little Figs – Somerville, MA

3 Little Figs is a tiny cafe that constantly has a big crowd. This coffee shop is quaint and elegant, perfect for meeting up with friends. I went on a weekday morning and lines were consistently out the door. Despite the amount of people, customers did not turn away to leave. I could sense how…

Coffee of the Month

Barismo’s El Meridiano has a more subtle taste, but is best brought out with a Hario V60 pour over. This Colombian coffee is chocolatey with a fruity undertone, a truly unique flavor I have not tasted in any other type of coffee.

Steadfast Coffee – Nashville, TN

Steadfast is a pretty large coffee shop located in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville. The aesthetics of the shop are wonderful with outdoor seating that has lights and a picturesque view. The inside of the coffee shop is bordered with booths with the center being the bar with the baristas at work. Steadfast has a different…

Gracenote Coffee Roasters – Boston, MA

This tiny coffee bar nestled right in the financial district of Boston is a nice escape from the busy city. They roast their beans in Allston and have them delivered to this location as well as other cafes serving their coffee. Most of their options are to go, so I ordered a cortado which I…

Tostaduría Bisetti – Lima, Peru

Nestled in the beautiful bohemian neighborhood of Barranco, Tostaduria Bisetti is a café for people who really know coffee. The café is quite large consisting of different types of seating such as couches, tables, and bar space and a coffee lab in the back for roasting and coffee education. Jazz music plays throughout the cafe…

Grand Opening: Barista Parlor x Germantown- Nashville, TN

The newest member of the Barista Parlor family had its soft opening this weekend offering free coffee, donuts, and biscuit sandwiches. As you may imagine, lines were out the door for most of the day as many of the local coffee lovers came together to experience the newest Barista Parlor cafe. Despite the large crowd, service…

Coffee of the Month

Counter Culture’s Finca Mauritania is a great compromise for those who love nutty and bold coffee and those who enjoy fruity taste notes. This roast, with beans from Ecuador, tastes great with any pour over method and is one of my personal favorites.

Nine Bar Espresso- Somerville, MA

Nine Bar Espresso is the newest coffee shop in Davis Square opening just last summer. This quaint spot offers some outside seating and bar space inside; very ideal for a quick caffeine fix. This coffee shop offers extensive beverage options with a long list of espresso drinks, including flat whites, and nitro cold brew coffee….

Cafe Martinez- Asunción, Paraguay

Cafe Martinez is the cafe in Asuncion most similar to a third wave coffee shop in the U.S. Cafe Martinez roasts coffee beans from all over the world and gives people the opportunity to choose where their coffee is from. I decided to go with Colombian coffee. This cup was the first cup of coffee…