Archive for the 'Coffee Talk' Category

Spring best kept secret in the Smokies

Posted by on 03 May 2010 | Tagged as: Coffee Talk

It is beautiful time here in the Smoky Mountains.  There are so many shades of green it is breath taking.  We just got in a new pallet of green beans including a new Fair Trade Organic Colombian.  Roasted some of it yesterday and will get it cupped, tweaked and hopefully add it on line and [...]

Taste of the Holidays with a fall twist!

Posted by on 31 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Coffee Talk

So glad you enjoyed it.  When our milk man came in with egg nog so early I was so surprised.  They were offering a new pumpkin egg nog.  I was hesitant until I tried it and of course added our own spin to it.  I am convinced that much like the times during the great [...]

Autumn leaves are vivid!

Posted by on 30 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Coffee Talk

The cold snap really amplifies the colors of the leaves here the past few days.  We have lost leaves in the higher elevations however; I do not think we are a peak yet.   It is beautiful fall weather crisp and chilly in the morning, sunny afternoons and chilly evenings which is perfect for the [...]

Keeping it fresh!

Posted by on 29 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Coffee Talk

You are right.  Once you taste fresh roasted beans the brands at the grocery store do taste differently.  One question asked daily in our stores “Is it ground?’  Our answer is “We will sell no grind before its time”.  We grind coffee fresh to order!

Wake up and Smell the coffee

Posted by on 29 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Coffee Talk

Thanks for letting us know!  Did you know that coffee is a neutralizer?  All of us at Coffee & Company can not smell what you guys smell when entering the store.  We can smell what we are grinding or roasting or flavoring only.  Department stores use coffee beans to clean sensory when you are trying [...]

Fresh roasted coffee in the Smokies

Posted by on 28 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Coffee Talk

Yes we roast our own coffee.  We are small batch roasters which means that we roast our coffee several times a week if not more.  We roast at our Arts & Crafts location @ 170 Glades Road right in front of the Ship pub.  Typically we roast in the AM as it is less busy [...]