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So, just how good are your baristi? Do they know how to pull the perfect shot of espresso every time? Can they stretch and froth milk with perfect consistency then pour latte art in the cup? Can they serve customers quickly so they get their drinks and get on their way? An excellent barista can… Continue Reading

Hacienda La Esmeralda Especial has recieved so much acclaim over the past four years that it’s almost a non-event when another award is heaped upon it’s already bulging collection of trophy’s and certificates. The Panamanian farm that produces the world renowned coffee, La Esmeralda Especial, has done it again. Just this week Ken Davids, of… Continue Reading

Well summer has finally arrived. It’s been at or nearly 100 degrees here in T-Town now for about a week. This time of year always makes the days start to drag just a little. So you can call this special heat induced if you’d like. For a limited time, we are offering our Technivorm Brewer… Continue Reading

Working in customer service is an interesting thing. You just never know when a customer, that comes to the counter and orders a drip coffee of the day, may return and suprise you years later. Doug was a customer many years ago at one of our retail stores in Kansas City. Well as life would… Continue Reading

Maya Ixil coffee cooperative is situated in the mountains of the tropical Ixcan region in the department of Quiche, Guatemala. The fertile valleys, temperate climate and high altitudes have a positive effect on cup quality, but this top quality cup is a direct result of the technical crop improvements of the Ixil farmers who are… Continue Reading

An impressive Cup of Excellence – Brazil Fazenda Santa Terezinha – carries a soft, elegant acidity and notes of raisins, dates, and cherries. You can buy it now roasted fresh-to-order in our coffee store.

Panama Esmeralda Special is in-stock and ready to be roasted to order! This outstanding coffee continues to bring home the awards. Esmeralda Special won the “Best Coffee in the World” mantra for 2007 at the Cupping Pavilion at the SCAA Trade show in Long Beach and since 2004 has been setting the standard for what… Continue Reading

For complete coverage of the World Barista Championship, please go to http://www.zacharyzachary.com blog for video updates an performances by all the winners. At PT’s Coffee Roasting Co. are proud to say we sponsored this outstanding effort by Katie and Zachary. Can’t wait to see what they do next on the fun, coffee information filled site.

Here it is ladies and gentlemen, the big news is in: Heather made the finals!!!! Now that I got that out of the way, it has been a crazy past two days. There were 45 competitors between the days and there was some incredible talent. Unfortunately there is only room for 6 in the finals,… Continue Reading