Blog — Specialty Coffee

Denizens Cafe Now Selling Espresso and Pastries!

Posted by Hannah Reedy on

Denizens Cafe Now Selling Espresso and Pastries!
After losing our espresso bar back at the end of 2022, we’re thrilled to announce that we are back to serving espresso and pastries, just now at Denizens Cafe! 

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Top Coffee for My Top Three Home Brew Methods

Posted by James Helms on

Top Coffee for My Top Three Home Brew Methods

Coffee at home, so many options! When asked "What is your favorite coffee?" it's such a tough question! I have so many favorite coffees. I usually respond by saying, "I guess it depends on the brew method."

I have a favorite category of coffee for every brew method.

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Sourcing Coffee Direct From the Farm | Taking Care of People

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Sourcing Coffee Direct From the Farm | Taking Care of People
Coffee farmers are most often underpaid. Paying farmers less than a subsistent wage for their coffee is an unethical business practice. It's exploitation. Paying farmers a living wage is one part of our core distinctive (that being people, place, coffee...). Buying direct from the farm is a way to ensure a living wage.

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Inflation | What Are We Seeing and Doing About It?

Posted by James Helms on

Inflation | What Are We Seeing and Doing About It?

(Image source: Wikimedia Commons) From inception we have maintained a focus on value and we have not raised our whole bean prices...we've held the line of pricing as long as we can and want to discuss the realities of inflation, how we will continue to focus on value, reinforce our values and continue to grow our business in the years ahead. Numerous articles are being written about inflation, but what is it, how is it effecting our coffee company and how are we adapting through it?  Inflation, defined by "a general increase in prices and decrease in the purchasing value...

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Melinda's Bio - Barista

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Melinda's Bio - Barista

Melinda, one of our baristas and newest Rocky Butte Coffee team member, was born in Aberdeen, Washington. Her ministry-oriented family settled in Portland in 2014. Close with the Helms family, and through high school relationships, Melinda became familiar with the Rocky Butte community. Her hope for the Rocky Butte Espresso Bar is that it will continue to become a staple of the neighborhood, a place where regulars who all know each other can feel at home, and a place where anyone will go out of their way for the best coffee.

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