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Coffee Bar @ 101 Montgomery

January 27, 2012 | by Luigi
Coffee Bar’s 2nd location at 101 Montgomery Street (between Bush & Sutter) opened in October of 2011.  Coffee Bar’s goal was to deliver “coffee without compromise” in a high speed, customer service oriented environment.  The 476 square foot space is flanked by two registers, two espresso machines, dual Fetco CBS-2032 coffee brewers, and a pourover bar featuring Mr. [...]
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Featured Coffee – Mr. Espresso – Winter 2011

November 22, 2011 | by Luigi
Finca La Maravilla, Huehuetenango, Guatemala, Estate If we set out to build the ultimate coffee, we’d start out with an elegant floral aroma, layer in flavors of citrus and chocolate, support it with a heavy, velvety body, then finish with a sweet, lingering aftertaste.  We wouldn’t be surprised that it came from a heavenly, high [...]
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Barista Throwdown at Coffee Bar, September 16th

September 1, 2011 | by Luigi
Our friends at Coffee Bar have put together quite the event, with San Francisco’s finest baristas getting together to throw down their finest examples of latte art. Also included are guest street food vendors Copper Top Ovens Pizza, Halal Halal’s NYC style street food, and Frozen Kuhsterd, who will be offering a variety of single [...]
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Featured Coffee – Mr. Espresso – Summer 2011

June 20, 2011 | by Luigi
Kenya Nyanja AA, Kirinyaga – Top Auction Lot Jasmine and Clementine Mandarines supported by sweet chocolate and Cognac undertones, followed by a subtle winey finish. In today’s market finding a great Kenyan coffee at a reasonable price is a near impossible task.  Thanks to the value driven philosophy of our Green Coffee Buyer and Roastmaster, [...]
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Retail Perspective – Coffee Prices on the Rise

May 4, 2011 | by Luigi
Yesterday I posted the below blog post to Coffee Bar’s blog.  I hope it may help shed some light on how to handle the ever increasing green coffee market for cafe and coffeehouse owners out there.  As always, your feedback is welcome. What to say about coffee prices?  Well, long story short:  prices are going up. The “C” [...]
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Roaster Maintenance Time

February 10, 2011 | by Luigi
 In the true style of Mr. Espresso, we do it ourselves.
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“Pitching in” with The Bread Project

February 3, 2011 | by Luigi
We at Mr. Espresso are proud to sponsor the espresso and coffee program at The Bread Project’s School and Cafe. The East Bay Express just published an article on the program which includes mention of Mr. Espresso’s involvement.  Read here for more details, and please show your support for this great cause!    
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recent arrivals – winter 2010 / 2011

December 23, 2010 | by Luigi
John continues to work hard to select unique and high quality coffees for us all to enjoy.  If you have an opportunity, please try one of our recent arrivals on your next order and let us know what you think!  Guatemala, Finca la Pila, Palencia – dark chocolate and plum, molasses, candied orange, and a [...]
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SCAA 2010

June 5, 2010 | by Luigi
When you think of “Mr. Espresso”, the first thing that might come to mind is the Italian flag, or the Bean Man.  However, for those who have gotten to know us personally- Mr. Espresso has come to represent a certain set of values and ideas beyond the name and the bean on the bag.       With [...]
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