Office Coffee Service in Portland has changed in the decades. Now single cup service is becoming more popular. I'm not talking Aeropress, Chemex or others you see at your favorite specialty shop.  I'm talking machines from Keurig, Cafection and DeJong Duke. These machines are changing the ways some offices serve their clients and staff. Follow the links and learn more and if you are intersted call Ken at our office at 503-228-5503 and we can go over the specifics.

Dan

 As I sit on the deck at the Medan Estate I enjoy the tropical rain that is passing over head.  The smell of fermented coffee pulp fills the air like over ripe strawberries.  A gin and tonic would hit the spot but rules dictate no drinking.  Good for my liver bad for the enjoyment.   Little loss on such a great adventure.
 
I'll be writing about the experience.  Telling of the work of my hosts Aarlie and Larry Hull.  I'll do my best to include pictures to assist in the stories.  It is not meant to cast judgement on colonialization or western influence on the tribes of the region.  For good or bad that is and will happen and can be argued by others.  I plan on just my travel sights and influences and god willing a picture of a few of the birds of paradise that PNG has to offer.
 
For daily updates like the World Cup Facebook page.  www.facebook.com\worldcupcoffee.  
 
Dan

http://www.worldwaterdaypdx.com/
 
If you are wondering what to do this weekend then click on the link above.  Our friends at Portland Roasting are having an event to focus on the lack of a basic resource in many places around the world.  What if you had to wake up and walk three miles for your daily supply of water...DAILY!  We take much for granted and water is one of them. 
 
Hit the event and learn about water around the world and your own community.  There will be a walk around the water front and east bank across the Steel and Hawthorne bridge.  There is also a 5k run for those in shape or wanting to get in shape.  Fun activities, music...lalala.  Enjoy the weather should be great.
 
Dan

Today at the Glisan shop something special happened.  A guy with a stroller bought a drink for the people in line.  Three behind him but the interesting thing is this was not his first time.  I found out  through a friend in line that he does this often when he comes in.  I don't know his name or why but knowing this is happening brightened my day and I wanted to share it with you. 
 
We have all heard about this and some may have done this before.  This inspires me to do it as well from time to time.  Would you?
 
Dan

Recently I pressed one of our coffees at home and did a pour over of another at the Glisan shop.  At home I had our Blue Heron.  On first sip the flavor explosion two seconds into the drink was amazing.  I was really pleased with it.  The other was our current El Salvador offering.  The coffee from start to finish was great.  But, it was the spicy tobacco aftertaste that caused me to write a friend that if all cigaretts tasted like this I'd be a smoker. Big pat on the back to our roasters Neil and Ashley!
 
If you are lucky enough to be in the shop when this is brewing you should try it out.  Get a pour over not a drip unless you are in a hurry.  Otherwise pick up a bag and you'll be quite the happy morning person.
 
Dan