The family-owned Chelbessa washing station, located near Worka in the Gedeb District of the Gedeo Zone, is only in its second year of processing. But you wouldn’t know that by looking at (or tasting) their coffee--the quality is indistinguishable from those of Stumptown’s oldest partners
Chemex of the Week: Blue Bottle's Three Africans Blend
We're beginning a new post series called Chemex of the Week. It will cover the coffees we're drinking or tasting here at the Joyride Office. These posts are designed for coffee drinkers of all experience levels, so if you are a true nerd, you will probably know some of the information. That being said, may highlight some good choices for your next Single Origin purchase.
Lucid Café – Café Review
Considering it's miniscule size, Lucid Café is incredibly busy. They have coffee, along with other pastries and smoothies. I bought a mocha. It was so good!
Perk Kafé – Café Review
It's hard to believe, but considering Perk Kafé is only a few blocks away from Grand Central Station, this little coffee spot is surprisingly laid back and serene.
Birch Coffee - Café Review
The Birch Coffee location I visited the other day was a hidden gem in the office-ridden Midtown Manhattan. It's a relatively small café, where they serve both food and coffee. It was quite busy as well, with people having business meetings and a family eating dinner.