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Cafe Review: Go Get Em Tiger in Los Angeles

December 26, 2013 By Michael 5 Comments

Go Get Em Tiger

Hollywood’s Biggest Power Couple

Hollywood is famous for power couples: Brad and Angelina, Ben and Jennifer, Kim and Kanye, and, of course, Kyle Glanville and Charles Babinski. With a cumulative résumé that includes some of the best companies and highest accolades in specialty coffee, Glanville and Babinski turned more than a few heads when they went into business together in 2012.  We’ve been California dreamin’ of visiting one of their cafes for a while now, and …

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Filed Under: Coffee Shop Reviews Tagged With: California, Charles Babinski, Christmas, G&B, go get em tiger, Kyle Glanville, Los Angeles

Win Free Coffee from the Coffee Compass

December 20, 2013 By Michael Leave a Comment

Coffee give away

Christmas is a time for giving, and unlike your family’s white elephant gift exchange, we’re giving away something you’ll actually want. We’ve assembled a gift basket featuring the finest craft coffee Louisville has to offer- specifically Argo Sons, Sunergos, and Quills Coffee– and we’re going to ship it to the doorstep of one lucky reader (sorry, USA and Canada residents only). All you have to do to enter is click on this link, and follow the instructions. We’ll announce a winner December 30.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Until then, Merry Christmas from the Coffee Compass!

Photo by Matthew Stevenson

Filed Under: Give Away Tagged With: Argo Sons Coffee, Louisville, Quills Coffee, Sunergos

Interview: Brian Jones of Dear Coffee I Love You

December 10, 2013 By Darren 3 Comments

Brian Jones Dear Coffee I Love You

Like James Hoffmann recently wrote, we’re going to assume you follow Dear Coffee, I Love You. If you don’t, you’re seriously missing out. Behind the groundbreaking blog is Brian Jones, a graphic designer and international man of mystery with a portfolio as impressive as his beard. In our exclusive interview we ask Brian how he got started, what inspires him, and, of course, what’s in his mug. 

You’re the editor of one of the most prominent specialty coffee websites. What motivated you to start Dear Coffee I Love You (DCILY)?

I started DCILY (Dear Coffee I Love You) with the intention of sharing cool coffee related stuff that I began discovering more frequently online and in my travels around the world. It was also an outlet for me to share info about coffee with friends and family who had thought I was going crazy over coffee quality and trying to find increasingly better coffee. When I launched the site, I also noticed a lack of design on many of the other coffee sites I had come across. So being a designer myself, I made that a prominent focus of my content. In the last 4 years, the quality of design in the specialty coffee industry has improved dramatically, not just in branding but even products and café design. It’s a big win for everyone.

One of the many reasons your blog is so memorable is the clever title. How did you land on “Dear Coffee, I love You”? Were there other working titles you almost used?

Before the website was launched, I planned on …

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Filed Under: Interviews Tagged With: blogging, Brian Jones, coffee common, dcily, Koppi, workshop

Bradley Mountain Coffee Tennyson Notebook

December 6, 2013 By Darren Leave a Comment


bradley mountain coffee tennyson notebook

Some might say that design, aesthetics, and creativity typify the specialty coffee industry. This caffeinated cultural zeitgeist has pushed creatives and craftsman in similar niches to partner with coffee industry professionals far and wide. Coffee intersects with cycling culture, craft beer, craft chocolate, and artisanal apron making, to name a few. Bradley Mountain’s collaboration with 33Books on the Coffee Tennyson notebook is one such craft artifact for the coffee lover in your life.

bradley mountain coffee tennyson notebook inside

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Filed Under: Coffee Product Reviews Tagged With: Bradley Mountain, Leather, Moleskine, Notebook

Cafe Review: Press Coffee in Dayton, Ohio

December 5, 2013 By Michael 3 Comments

Press Coffee beaker

A Gem of a Cafe in the Gem City

Dayton, Ohio’s nickname is the Gem City, but it is best known as the birthplace of aviation. The Wright Brothers invented their famous flyer in Dayton, and even after their historic first flight they stayed in their hometown. Like a lot of Rust Belt cities, Dayton has had a rough couple of decades, but there’s never been a better time to get a cup of coffee in the Gem City, especially if you visit Press Coffee….

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Filed Under: Coffee Shop Reviews Tagged With: Dayton, Dogwood Coffee, Ohio, Press Coffee

Interview: Angela Muniz of Girl From Arizona Aprons

December 2, 2013 By Michael 1 Comment

Girl From Arizona Aprons

A barista is only as good as their tools, and one of the most important tools in any barista’s toolbox is their apron. And if you’re going to wear an apron, it might as well be an expertly crafted, custom apron made from high quality fabric- something that reflects the quality and craft that goes into a good cup of coffee. We asked Angela Muniz, founder of Girl From Arizona Aprons, what goes into a custom made apron.

How did you start making custom aprons?

Earlier this year, a chef friend asked if I knew a tailor who could modify an apron he’d bought. The straps didn’t fit quite right. I told him I knew how to sew and could probably adjust it. I ended up making him one from scratch. He’s got a big Instagram following and a popular restaurant, so it wasn’t long before other chefs were asking if I’d make some for them. The real shift to creating an online business came when one of our Phoenix resort chefs asked for 26 for his crew. I already knew there was a demand for custom aprons, and that just …

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Filed Under: Interviews Tagged With: apron, Arizona, barista, Cartel Coffee, Fashion, Girl From Arizona Aprons

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