Brewing Session at Caffe Vita on Capitol Hill.  Got me some free Sumatra beans!

This method (on the right from the center) is the Vacuum Pot
You use a medium-fine grind 
Brew for 3-5 minutes for just the right-tasting brew 


This method (in the middle) is the Bialetti
When it just boils, take it off the stove
Always keep lid open
Burr grind setting #3


Method is the Pour Over (on the left) 
Fold the bottom of the filter
Use #3 or #4 grind

Brewing Session at Caffe Vita on Capitol Hill.  Got me some free Sumatra beans!

  • This method (on the right from the center) is the Vacuum Pot
  • You use a medium-fine grind
  • Brew for 3-5 minutes for just the right-tasting brew
  • This method (in the middle) is the Bialetti
  • When it just boils, take it off the stove
  • Always keep lid open
  • Burr grind setting #3
  • Method is the Pour Over (on the left)
  • Fold the bottom of the filter
  • Use #3 or #4 grind

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If you're in Seattle... get a free FRAPPE!

Okay, so I don’t endorse McDonalds in ANY way, but I wanted to pass this along to the BEANJUICE fanatics… I mean, it’s beanjuice (maybe not quality beanjuice), so get some!

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Know your BeanJuice! Coffee info from local experts:

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Caffe Vita is proud to introduce a new public brewing class taking place in our bean warehouse where you can further your knowledge of coffee brewing methods including the use of Melitta, French Press, Vacuum Pot, Bialetti and more.Don’t miss out on this amazing night hosted by Andy Kent, Caffe Vita’s lead Barista Trainer.First Class Begins Thursday, September 3rd 2009@ 6PM Caffe Vita Capitol Hill$45 Includes: Caffe Vita Public Brewing Course, 1 Melitta Coffee Brewer, a fresh bag 12oz Bag of our Farm Direct Coffees and a Vita Diner Mug.

Caffe Vita is proud to introduce a new public brewing class taking place in our bean warehouse where you can further your knowledge of coffee brewing methods including the use of Melitta, French Press, Vacuum Pot, Bialetti and more.

Don’t miss out on this amazing night hosted by Andy Kent, Caffe Vita’s lead Barista Trainer.

First Class Begins Thursday, September 3rd 2009
@ 6PM Caffe Vita Capitol Hill

$45 Includes: Caffe Vita Public Brewing Course, 1 Melitta Coffee Brewer, a fresh bag 12oz Bag of our Farm Direct Coffees and a Vita Diner Mug.

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Inside Starbuck's new cafe in Seattle: Roy Street Coffee & Tea

Blurb:

“Hopefully the small indies can survive when the big corporations are mimicking us to the point that you can’t tell the difference.”

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the truth about beanjuice.

the truth about beanjuice.

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Brewing Session at Caffe Vita on Capitol Hill.  Got me some free Sumatra beans!

This method (on the right from the center) is the Vacuum Pot
You use a medium-fine grind 
Brew for 3-5 minutes for just the right-tasting brew 


This method (in the middle) is the Bialetti
When it just boils, take it off the stove
Always keep lid open
Burr grind setting #3


Method is the Pour Over (on the left) 
Fold the bottom of the filter
Use #3 or #4 grind

Brewing Session at Caffe Vita on Capitol Hill.  Got me some free Sumatra beans!

  • This method (on the right from the center) is the Vacuum Pot
  • You use a medium-fine grind
  • Brew for 3-5 minutes for just the right-tasting brew
  • This method (in the middle) is the Bialetti
  • When it just boils, take it off the stove
  • Always keep lid open
  • Burr grind setting #3
  • Method is the Pour Over (on the left)
  • Fold the bottom of the filter
  • Use #3 or #4 grind

If you're in Seattle... get a free FRAPPE!

Okay, so I don’t endorse McDonalds in ANY way, but I wanted to pass this along to the BEANJUICE fanatics… I mean, it’s beanjuice (maybe not quality beanjuice), so get some!

Caffe Vita is proud to introduce a new public brewing class taking place in our bean warehouse where you can further your knowledge of coffee brewing methods including the use of Melitta, French Press, Vacuum Pot, Bialetti and more.Don’t miss out on this amazing night hosted by Andy Kent, Caffe Vita’s lead Barista Trainer.First Class Begins Thursday, September 3rd 2009@ 6PM Caffe Vita Capitol Hill$45 Includes: Caffe Vita Public Brewing Course, 1 Melitta Coffee Brewer, a fresh bag 12oz Bag of our Farm Direct Coffees and a Vita Diner Mug.

Caffe Vita is proud to introduce a new public brewing class taking place in our bean warehouse where you can further your knowledge of coffee brewing methods including the use of Melitta, French Press, Vacuum Pot, Bialetti and more.

Don’t miss out on this amazing night hosted by Andy Kent, Caffe Vita’s lead Barista Trainer.

First Class Begins Thursday, September 3rd 2009
@ 6PM Caffe Vita Capitol Hill

$45 Includes: Caffe Vita Public Brewing Course, 1 Melitta Coffee Brewer, a fresh bag 12oz Bag of our Farm Direct Coffees and a Vita Diner Mug.

Inside Starbuck's new cafe in Seattle: Roy Street Coffee & Tea

Blurb:

“Hopefully the small indies can survive when the big corporations are mimicking us to the point that you can’t tell the difference.”

the truth about beanjuice.

the truth about beanjuice.

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