Blog — Specialty Coffee
Denizens Cafe Now Selling Espresso and Pastries!
Posted by Hannah Reedy on
- Tags: espresso, Mean Street roast, pastries, People Place Coffee, Portland small business, Specialty Coffee
Top Coffee for My Top Three Home Brew Methods
Posted by James Helms on
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.
Sourcing Coffee Direct From the Farm | Taking Care of People
Posted by James Helms on
- Tags: Best practices, community cause, Farm, Inflation, Living wage, Local Economy, People Place Coffee, Product pricing, Specialty Coffee
Inflation | What Are We Seeing and Doing About It?
Posted by James Helms on
(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...
- Tags: Inflation, Local Economy, Portland small business, Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters, Specialty Coffee
Melinda's Bio - Barista
Posted by Hannah Reedy on
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.
- Tags: People Place Coffee, Portland small business, Rocky Butte Coffee, Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters, Specialty Coffee