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Baratza Forte Review: 3 Reasons You'll Love this Grinder

Baratza Forte Review: 3 Reasons You'll Love this Grinder

Jun 25th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
Fresh from the vaults of innovation, the Forté has arrived. So what's the chatter about? This review will get you close and cozy with Baratza's newest grinder, where you'll find out if it's really hot stuff — or all hype. Fresh from the vaults of in …
Coffee Fest Report or: How We Survived Day 3

Coffee Fest Report or: How We Survived Day 3

Jun 9th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
It's been a heckuva weekend but, as Nelly Furtado once told me, all good things come to an end. Let's take a teary-eyed look at what happened on our last day at Coffee Fest Chicago. It's been a heckuva weekend but, as Nelly Furtado once told me, all …
Coffee Fest Report or: How We Defeated Day 2

Coffee Fest Report or: How We Defeated Day 2

Jun 8th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
Ah, a new day. It’s smooth sailing from here. We’ve learned the lay of the land, found a rhythm, and – most remarkably – caught up on sleep. So what went down on day two? Ah, a new day. It's smooth sailing from here. We've learned the lay of the lan …
Coffee Fest Report or: How We Conquered Day 1

Coffee Fest Report or: How We Conquered Day 1

Jun 7th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
And we’re off! Day one of Coffee Fest Chicago was all sorts of crazy. A dozen coffees and a pile of pizza later, we're feeling a second wind and we're ready to take on the weekend. First, a look back at Friday’s festivities. And we’re off! Day one o …
Day 0: Gearing Up for Coffee Fest

Day 0: Gearing Up for Coffee Fest

Jun 6th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
Later, Louisville — Chicago hollered and we hauled off! Coffee Fest is just hours away and we're finally here, ready to roll. Day 0 We put Kentucky behind us early yesterday. Our car was filled with the usual banter: debates abou …
Coffee Fest 2013: Chicagoland or Bust

Coffee Fest 2013: Chicagoland or Bust

May 29th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
Coffee Fest is back in Chicago — are you ready? This is one of the most fun weekends in the coffee world and we hope that you'll come play. See us at booth 304. On the docket... Prima Tamp test station It's back! If you missed us in …
Boston Translation or: A Soulful Synopsis of SCAA

Boston Translation or: A Soulful Synopsis of SCAA

Apr 28th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
Eleven days and a thousand miles separate me from my last morning in Boston. Swag sorted, coffee stashed, and sleep recovered, I'm back to normal life in Louisville. Back to writing at a desk, breathing warm, Kentucky air and sleeping in my own be …
SCAA 2013: Boston-bound and It Feels So Good

SCAA 2013: Boston-bound and It Feels So Good

Apr 8th 2013 Written by Chris Elliott
Pack your bags and fasten your seatbelts — we're going to Boston! SCAA is back in Beantown for the 25th annual expo and you're invited. Join us!Pack your bags and fasten your seatbelts — we're going to Boston! #SCAA2013 is back in Beantown for the …