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Boulder Caffeine Crawl – the Cup Espressocafe

Sunday, October 14th, 2012

Shop #4 on the Boulder Caffeine Crawl was the Cup Espressocafe on Pearl Street. After shooting photos, I chatted with Wendy, one of the owners. She answered several questions, we shared some of our business experiences as women in the coffee industry, and I showed her the Kup Kollar donated for the goodie bags.

Our samples were brewed Kyoto style which is a popular method in Japan. The water slowly makes its way down the brewer at a rate of one drip in forty seconds. It takes about two hours for the first drip to hit the bottom carafe. The drip is adjusted as the coffee blooms. A filter at the top spreads out the drip to avoid tunneling in one spot.

Wendy is preparing our samples while questions are answered.

Our cup of Toddy fair trade coffee had a slice of banana nut bread on the saucer for an added treat. I didn’t need a Kup Kap because the coffee was poured into the cup over ice.

Real men eat quiche, so I suspect there are many real men coming in to the shop!

I asked Wendy why were there hockey skates displayed near the ceiling of the shop. She told me that she is a HUGE hockey fan. Having spent many hours in ice rinks watching hockey games as a hockey mom and a fan of the Air Force Academy Falcons, I understand her enthusiasm!

Enjoy more 2012 Boulder Caffeine Crawl photos!

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Boulder Caffeine Crawl – Ozo Coffee

Monday, September 24th, 2012

Four days before the Caffeine Crawl, Perry had a business meeting in Boulder. We stopped in at Ozo Coffee because our son recommended the shop. Perry ordered a 12 ounce cappuccino in a latte cup. He said it was excellent and was pleased to have two full shots. His orange scone tasted homemade and fresh. My refreshing orange juice was poured behind the counter. The staffer asked if I wanted it over ice. My chocolate chip cookie was soft, chewy, and delicious.

The friendly staff gave us excellent customer service. They were upbeat and seemed to enjoy working the coffee scene. The shop was very busy the entire time we were there.

Our second Boulder Caffeine Crawl stop was Ozo Coffee on Pearl Street. The staff brewed the same coffee and a 1 to 17 ratio of coffee to water measuring to exact gram in three different brewing methods. They used a French press, Chemex, and Pour over coffee brewers.

The Crawl walkers watched and learned while the staff demonstrated the three brewing methods.

The staffer is labeling the sample cups with the name of the brewing method used.

The staffer is pouring coffee brewed in the Chemex into the sample cups.

Samples drunk! Perry’s taste buds reported, “The Chemex produced an intermediate medium robust flavor and carried a floral taste. The Pour over had a lighter, weaker flavor but isolated the flavors of the beans. My favorite, the French Press, brewed a bold, strong coffee with the flavor of all the beans blended together.”

The staff patiently answered questions from the Crawl walkers.

Perry, my loyal helper, took notes for me while I shot photos. Enjoy more 2012 Boulder Caffeine Crawl photos!

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2012 Boulder Caffeine Crawl by The LAB

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

Founded by Jason Burton, The LAB connects specialty beverage companies with consumers through social media, public relations, and networking. LAB team members share beverage news and create unique marketing solutions for the industry. They plan events and travel to cities across the country. Last weekend The LAB team came to Boulder, Colorado for a Caffeine Crawl.

Each person received a goodie bag with a Barista magazine, water bottle, Caffeine Crawl button pin, cute mug, Two Leaves and a Bud teabags and coupon, Wholesome Sweeteners and coupon, Yelpstick lip balm, and a raffle ticket. Koffee Kompanions added a Kup Kollar cup wrap!

The crawl walkers gathered at 13^th and Pearl Street between 10:00 and 10:30 am. The weather was Colorado perfect!

These kool red tennis shoes led our group for about 5 hours of adventure and fun!

Jason of the kool tennis shoes, used his phone to shoot photos, keep in touch with the other tour guides, and receive game information about his 5 year old son’s first soccer game. Having stood on soccer field side lines for many games played by my daughter and son, I shared his excitement when he read that his son had scored a goal!

Jason, clip board in hand, explained the drill. The aloof man wearing black is Kent. He and Naomi led two other groups of crawl walkers.

Sean and Colleen helped carry our goodie bags and my backpack. Colleen used her phone to send photos to her friends and tell them where she was along the Crawl route.

It was time to move down Pearl Street to our first stop. The kool red tennis shoes were on the move!

Enjoy more 2012 Boulder Caffeine Crawl photos!

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Flying American Airlines from the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference 2012

Monday, September 3rd, 2012

Waiting in the Dallas airport, we heard Perry’s name called. When he returned from the American Airlines desk, he told me, “The bad news is we were bumped from our exit row seats. The good news is we were put into first class.”

We were served a wonderful meal in our comfy seats – moist baked chicken, sweet potatoes with a creamy sauce, and a fresh salad with artichokes, black olives, tomatoes, and mushrooms. The peanut butter cheese cake was yummy! My Pretty Pink cup wrap kept my diet coke icy cold.

After eating our meal, Perry sipped a second mug of hot coffee covered with a Kup Kap while he read on his Kindle.

I love taking photos out the plane window!

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Last day at Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference 2012

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

I saw this cup in the hotel lobby. I assumed the drinker wasn’t attending the Mayborn Literary Conference because they received recyclable cup wraps in their goodie bags!

The napkin says, “Recycle it – again.” It explained how the napkin was made from recyclable materials then asked the user to recycle the napkin when he/she finished using it.

Someone needs a lesson in saving the planet!

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Fun at Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center

Monday, August 20th, 2012

We met friends at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, Texas for the Mayborn Writer’s Conference. While Hugh and Perry attended workshops and lectures, Mary and I shopped in Dallas and enjoyed the hotel pools.

With 99 degree temperatures, water bottles were a necessity. I packed a western print cup wrap. I needed an extra large Kup Kollar to put around my forehead to absorb the perspiration continuously trickling down my face. I think my body lost a bottle of water while I took photos of the outdoor pool!

The hotel pool and pool house snack bar is located next to a lake for a beautiful natural setting.

Meanwhile, Mary did her pool exercises in cool water. When I joined her, the water felt especially good on my overheated body!

Later we enjoyed the indoor pool with a hot tub next to it.

Back in my hotel room, I showered then brewed a mug of hot tea. I sipped it while dressing for the banquet that evening.

Conferences are a lot of fun!

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Bagels cup wraps at Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference 2012

Friday, July 27th, 2012

The 2012 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference in Grapevine, Texas brought together authors, journalists, and future writers. What do attendees do while they participate in workshops, listen to lectures, and renew friendships? They drink coffee, tea, and water during the day and sip alcoholic beverages in the evening. Koffee Kompanions donated 400 cup sleeves because we support excellence in writing and reading.

Bagels Kup Kollars were placed in tote bags along with other goodies. Our logo is printed among some big names on the tote bag. You don’t have to be a huge corporation to sponsor conferences. Thank you, Jake and Jo Ann, for working with us!

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The NY Times, “With Coffee, the Price of Individualism Can Be High”

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

According to Ric Rhinehart, executive director of SCAA, Americans under the age of 40 think differently than their Moms about the price of coffee. Mom says, “The red can costs $5.25 and the blue can is $4.25. Her children say, “Coffee costs $1.75 to 3.75 a cup.” No matter how you drink your favorite coffee, be sure to use a Thinsulate-insulated cup sleeve or cup lid to keep it hotter, longer!

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My Spice Sage for instant mulling spices recipe

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

There’s no need to brew up a huge pot of mulled cider or wait until next holiday season to breathe in the wonderful spicy aroma. Revive holiday memories of mulling spices throughout the year, by making your own instant mulling spices recipe.

I ordered 2 ounce bags online from My Spice Sage to try this recipe. I was happy to discover the hard-to-find ground orange peel. I smelled the richness of each spice as soon as I opened the bag. Their customer service was fantastic!

Instant Mulling Spices Recipe by Chica

6 cups brown sugar
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground orange peel
2 tablespoons ground cloves
2 tablespoons ground allspice
1 tablespoons ground nutmeg

Mix all ingredients together with a whisk and store in an airtight container. For a single serving, add 3 tablespoons of mixture to 1 cup of hot cider, juice, or wine.

If you want more, add 1/2 cup of mixture and 1 cup of water for every 2 cups of cider, juice, or wine. Bring to a boil, stir until dissolved, then reduce to a simmer. Pour into a teapot, cover with a cozy and leisurely sip your way through a good book or a fun hobby.

As the weather warms, stir 2-3 tablespoons of mixture into a glass of cranberry juice and add ice. Use a Kup Kollar to slow down the melting of the ice so your drink won’t water down and lose its taste.

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Macadamia nuts from Smithfarms in HI for cheesecake recipe

Sunday, July 17th, 2011

A Rainbow Kup Kollar soaks up condensation on the cold glass.

Macadamia Nut Cheesecake

Crust

Cream in small bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy:

½ cup butter
¼ cup sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour

Press onto bottom of 9″ springform pan; prick bottom with fork.

Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until edges are light brown.

Filling

Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

4 (8-oz) packages Philadelphia Brand cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs

Blend in melted 12-ounces white chocolate. Stir in ¾ cup chopped macadamia nuts into batter.

Bake 325 degrees; 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set.

Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

A majestic macadamia nut tree grows among lush tropical plants and coffee trees on Smithfarms in Hawaii, the Big Island. Unfortunately for their nut loving customers, 2011 is the last year Bob and Cea will sell macadamia nuts. Go now to order. The delicious recipe and the nuts are worth it!

A macadamia nut has a very hard shell. Bob’s luscious lime sits beside it.

You’ll find a hapuu (tree fern) frond growing among the Smiths’ coffee trees. It has nothing to do with macadamia nuts or coffee. I had to share because it’s so unusual!

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