July 2009
9 posts
CoffeeEd 1: Some Coffee History and Introduction
HOLD ON TIGHT!!! Here’s the first in a string of short articles about coffee FYI. At some stage we will revise and publish a fuller, more complete version. For now let’s get started; please read and enjoy…
Where does coffee come from and how does it grow?! The English term for coffee can be traced to its Arabic roots from the word qahwah, which was translated into Turkish as...
Free Coffee Sampling Across AUGUST!
Really pleased to announce that we have started sampling coffees at Ristretto’s front counter and that this will last across August. This will be mornings only, most days.
Started with a lovely estate offering Kenyan from Giakanja. This was a coffee we first enjoyed late last year and has held up remarkably well.
We have been using a French Press (plunger) to brew using about 8 grams per...
Brasil Passeio Pulped Natural
Our single origin coffee of the week is a 100% Yellow Bourbon varietal coffee from Minas Gerais in Brasil. What’s in the cup? Really pleasing upfront nut and chocolate notes. The nose and finish provided is a peak; caramel and butterscotch. So yummy and delightful and a great contrast to Ristretto’s custom blend. Its a pleasure to offer this fine coffee at Ristretto Perth.
We have a...
Fine Coffees of the World: Birthday Coffee Cupping...
Part of our birthday fun over the next month at Ristretto includes a line up of BIG African coffees at our free weekly Friday cupping sessions. These exceptional coffees are BIG in terms of flavour, aroma, body and PRICE. This week we are also throwing in some 2008 Panama Geisha as well.
These standout coffees have revealed to many what fine coffee that’s carefully picked and processed,...
Ristretto turns 2
Yep, Ristretto now has legs and is up and walking!
Thanks to all current, past, regular and occassional customers, staff and suppliers alike. We feel really positive about the next 2 years and can promise and will announce details of some exciting new and worthwile innovations and offerings.
Right now we’re finalising plans for our cellerbrations which will commence mid month July and run...
