Author Archives: Joe Foster

Get Social with Mr. Espresso

December 19, 2011 | by Joe Foster
For those of you who aren’t already doing so (WHY NOT!), we would love to have you interact with us through our social media platforms. “Like Us” on Facebook for interesting news and notes from Mr. Espresso. By following us on Twitter at both our main “handle” @OakWoodRoasted, and our South Bay/Peninsula feed, @oakwood_joe, you can [...]
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Roundup from “The Latte Art Throwdown” at Coffee Bar

October 5, 2011 | by Joe Foster
As seen in our blog, our friends over at Coffee Bar in San Francisco hosted their first “Latte Art Throwdown” last month. Thanks to all of our readers that made it out that night. We thoroughly enjoyed co-sponsoring the event. For those who didn’t make it, here is a link to the “recap” of the [...]
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Temperatures are rising, and so is the demand for Iced Coffee!

July 29, 2011 | by Joe Foster
With temperatures rising across the Bay Area, so is the demand for iced coffee drinks. With that, we thought it the perfect time to share some information on how to perfect the “cold brew” process.                       Cold Brew: Step-by-Step*                       *Note – the following instructions are based upon using eighteen (18) quarts of water with five (5) [...]
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Tasting Kit

May 16, 2011 | by Joe Foster
When working with new customers, we always extend an invitation for them to come to Oakland for a visit. We know how important it is for people to feel a connection with their roaster, and that starts with seeing things in action at Mr. Espresso. We understand, though, that sometimes life gets in the way, [...]
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