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Month: December 2019

Coffee Events

Cupping Shut Down Amid Allegations of Indecency

Guest Writer / December 8, 2019

A public cupping event in East London was shut down on Friday evening after a local resident misunderstood that a public cupping is a coffee tasting event—not a niche sex party.

Cafe, Customer Service, Education

Coffee Shop “Pretentious,” Alleges Man’s Mother

A "pretentious" coffee shop
Guest Writer / December 1, 2019

Frustration reigned supreme on Saturday morning when Gladys Albrecht, who was in the area visiting her adult son, joined him for coffee at his favorite cafe, only to find that the “pretentious” establishment wasn’t serving anything that she likes.

A macchiato in a white cup sits on a white sauces on a wooden table. It has a dollop of foam on top and is about 3 ounces.

Conflict Brews as Barista Explains that Macchiatos are “Actually” Really Small

May 30, 2018
A man sits at a well-lit desk smiling as he types.

Coffee Shop Customer Writes Negative Review, Feels a Little Better

May 28, 2018
Specialty Coffee Association's Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel is a colorful guide to the various flavors one might find when tasting coffee

Grassy Flavors Just Part of Terroir, Assures Local Roaster on His Company’s Facebook Page

May 26, 2018
A barista uses their finger to groom an espresso shot before brewing.

Barista Stops to Dial in Espresso at Latte Art Throwdown, Pours Badly and Gets Eliminated

May 27, 2018
A man with tattoos on his hands covers his face in consternation. He's wearing a blue flannel shirt.

Staff Meeting Drama Comes to a Head as Barista who “Never Sweeps” Says that Everyone Else Never Sweeps

June 1, 2018
A tall glass of dark beer sits alone on a long wooden counter in a well-lit bar.

New Coffee Beer Launches, Tastes Okay

June 4, 2018

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