By Nanelle Newbom Three Drops of Honey. That’s all it takes to pick perfectly ripe coffees. Rodrigo Dumont demonstrates by squeezing that prized sweet liquor onto the palm of his hand from the gorgeous orange bourbon cherry he has selected. Orange Bourbon, especially from Malacara B, holds a special place in my heart. Since my earliest years […]
I love good coffees. It is no secret. You know what else I love? Machines. I love the machinery we use to prepare and present coffees. They are fun, and often gorgeous. They also represent commitment and that is what I was thinking about today. What I love even more than machines, are people. Those […]
I am SO darned lucky! I am that creepy old lady with the phone camera paying way to much attention to your work, Barista, and I love it. I have been involved in and watched the coffee industry and coffee culture for many years, and truly enjoy it. I like to watch the culture grow […]
At 2911 El Cajon Blvd, Coffee and Tea Collective is another North Park project that serves an exceptional product. The whole area is getting richer and richer in local crafts people actively shaping the character of the city. At Coffee and Tea Collective in North Park San Diego there are just a few simple chairs, in […]
Hubby heard me complaining that all Coronado has for coffee is SBX, and the Coronado Coffee Company cart at the ferry landing. Tired of hearing me whine, he drove me over the bridge for something better. Cafe Virtuoso is at 1616 National, convenient to Downtown, Coronado, and several different commute routes, for those willing to […]