Against all odds, the Chicago Cubs are the 2016 World Series Champions. But when it comes to coffee, Chicago has been a champion for a long time. On our most recent trip to the Windy City these f
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Josh Littlefield Embarks on the Great American Coffee Tour
Many of us fantasize about quitting our job, throwing a bag in the back of a truck, and café-crawling our way around the country. Josh Littlefield is actually doing it. The former New York-based
Andrew Klass: Coffee Photographer
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If Andrew Klass is taking the photos, you can add to that word count. Klass’s work in many ways embodies the core values of the craft coffe
Is this the Best Coffee Ice Cream of All Time?
Jeni’s + Intelligentsia = Best Ice Cream Ever? If there’s one thing we possibly like more than coffee, it’s ice cream. And as far as we’re concerned Jeni’s Splendid I
Intelligentsia Video: How to Brew a Pour Over
Has the Hario V60 gone out of style, or has the Kalita wave started to win the pour over war? The answer to that question might still be disputable, but Intelligentsia has always had our hearts, an
Cafe Review: Bow Truss Coffee Roasters in Chicago
All Things Go at Bow Truss Coffee Roasters Chicago holds an important place in the history of American coffee. America’s Second City was the first place Starbucks expanded outside of the Paci
Barista Interview: Charles Korson of Fortunate Coffee Co
Many baristas dream of starting their own coffee company. Charles Korson in Traverse City, Michigan decided to make his dream a reality. We asked the founder of Fortunate Coffee Co. what inspires h
Louisville’s Newest Cafe Gralehaus Might Be Perfect
Cafe Perfection It’s hard to imagine a more idyllic morning than sleeping in, meandering downstairs, and being handed a well crafted cappuccino. Throw in a beer and breakfast menu that would
Cafe Review: Joe’s Pro Shop in NYC
Joe’s Pro Shop: A Toy Store For Coffee Nerds Many of the most iconic films in movie history take place in New York. Annie Hall, The Godfather, Wall Street, the list goes on. But one work of c
How Intelligentsia Coffee Changed My Life
An Accidental Coffee Drinker I started drinking coffee by accident. At the time I was working at a coffee shop in my hometown between semesters in college. I had no interest in coffee but enjoyed t