Interview by Mikey Rinaldo 2014 has already turned out to be a very exciting year for Louisville’s coffee scene. Four Louisville baristas competed this past January at the Big Eastern Barista Co
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My Three Days at Blacksmith in Houston, TX
Forged in the Fires of Montrose Arcade Fire front man William Butler wrote an entire album about how much he hated growing up in Houston, Texas. But if he ever stops trying to get away from the spr
Win Free Coffee from the Coffee Compass
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 featur
Cafe Review: Quills Coffee New Albany, IN
Nostalgia in a Cup The coffee shop holds a nostalgic piece of my heart as the place where I first experienced many cultural aspects of the city of Louisville. Like so many college students, I disco
Where to Get Coffee Near Churchill Downs for Derby
The Coffee Compass exists to help you navigate the world of craft coffee. It just so happens that we live in Louisville, the home of the Kentucky Derby. If you’re in town for the Run for the
Barista Interview: John Letoto of Blacksmith Coffee, Houston, TX
After we got the chance to experience what Dave Buehrer is doing in Houston, we were anxious to get down to the newest Greenway Coffee store front, Blacksmith. John Letoto, one of Louisville’
Cafe Review: Collective Espresso in Cincinnati, OH
The specialty coffee scene in Cincinnati just got a huge shot in the arm. Nestled on a quiet side street in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, Collective Espresso is a new craft coffee sho
Cup Like a Champ: What Cory Andreen Can Teach Us About Coffee Cupping
In the coffee world, the word “cup” is used as a verb synonymous with “taste.” To cup, or taste, coffee is to consciously interact with the subtle sensory components made ma