Sweet Donkey is one of the cutest coffee shops I have ever been to. The cafe was located in a house with a yard that provided outdoor seating and games. Inside classy jazz music played and there were multiple rooms to sit in, each with a homey and quiet vibe. There was also additional seating…
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Baked and Wired – Washington DC
Baked and Wired is not only a sweet tooth’s wonderland, it is also a coffee lover’s paradise. Located in Georgetown, this bakery has a room dedicated to just coffee orders. While the coffee portion of the bakery is small, the quality of the coffee is not compromised. They serve coffee from three different (and amazing) roasters:…
Houndstooth Coffee – Austin, TX
Houndstooth Coffee was one of the most welcoming coffee shops I have been to in a while. The second I walked into the door, smiling baristas welcomed me to the shop. The first thing that caught my eye was the beautiful personalized La Marzocco espresos machine with “Houndstooth” engraved on the front. In addition, the…
Coffee of the Month
I am crazy about naturally processed coffees, so I obviously loved Counter Culture’s The Natural. I first tried this coffee at the Counter Culture Training Center in Boston and got hooked. Unfortunately, this was a limited release coffee so it will not be on shelves any time soon, but this post is my encouragement to you…
Event – Counter Culture Training Center
The Counter Culture Training Center located in Somerville, MA provides support to coffee lovers, baristas, and coffee shop owners. Along with professional development classes, this center offers public cupping every Friday at 10 AM. The week I visited happened to be an exception. Instead of the usual cupping, the event consisted of trying the limited…
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.
The Coffee Code 