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The Greatest Coffees of 2011

cafegrumpy — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:53:03 +0000

Colombia El Paraiso Cappuccino Roasted by Cafe Grumpy
“Being a coffee super-geek affords a lot of rare pleasures, not the least of which is getting to sample seldom available coffee creations during the barista competition season…The coffees baristas select are often among the more special, small lot, too-costly-to-make-financial-sense-as-a-regular-cafe-offering sort, but if you’re in the right place at the right time when a competitor is working out his drink, you might get to try something special. Like, in this case, a cappuccino made with the mapley-cacao El Paraiso, roundly sweetened by one of New York State’s lushest milks, from Battenkill Valley Creamery. The single origin espresso roast’s fresh, raspberry-tart acidity still sang in the cappuccino cup. This one was a winner with me.”

Read the full article by Liz Clayton in Serious Eats.

La Coqueta (Jose Ider Zapata, Producer)

cafegrumpy — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:01:20 +0000

Delicate herbal rose aroma, maple sweetness, citrus zest.

In the traditional style of farming in Colombia, Jose Ider Zapata is a small hold farmer with his farm encompassing just 3 hectares. On his farm, La Coqueta, he cultivates both Caturra and Bourbon varieties. Jose and his family process the ripe cherry they harvest daily on their own micro mill employing the traditional washed method. With 25 years of coffee farming experience, Jose Zapata takes great care in producing this high quality lot.

Caturra and Bourbon. Grown at 1650 masl.

Best Place to Have an Actual Conversation Over Coffee: Café Grumpy

cafegrumpy — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:45:57 +0000

“In an era when entitled customers expect Wi-Fi, table service and an endless reservation on their chair, Café Grumpy’s no-laptop policy feels curiously antiquated. But while it does drive away over-achieving students and part-time bloggers, it brings in a much preferred crowd…Did we mention they have great coffee?”

Read the full review in New York Press.

Brooklyn is the Coolest City on the Planet: An Eater’s Guide

cafegrumpy — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:11:02 +0000

“Don’t take that as a knock on Manhattan, which is doing just fine. But for the first time since, well, ever, you can spend every New York minute of your trip on the far side of the East River and never feel like you’re missing out. Here’s how to explore the place where everything’s happening before it’s happening…

…you can get a straightforward cup of excellent brew at Café Grumpy (Park Slope or Greenpoint).”

Read the full guide in GQ Magazine.

Chocolate Tasting with Raaka (Park Slope)

cafegrumpy — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:23:15 +0000

November 12, 2011
4:00 pm	to	6:00 pm

Stop by our Park Slope store to taste and talk about chocolate with our friends at Raaka.

Fuel for the City That Never Sleeps

cafegrumpy — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:25:43 +0000

“Café Grumpy opened its first coffee shop and roastery at 193 Meserole Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, in 2005 when “it was like tumbleweeds going down the street,” Ms. Bell said. They chose the location because they lived there, but also because the landlord was willing to take a risk on a new food business.

“It’s a lot easier now,” having proved to be a viable business, she said, which has enabled Café Grumpy to expand into Manhattan, where it also has a shop in Chelsea.”

Read the full article in The New York Times.