I think that would be fun. We need to keep in touch and try to make monthly or at least bi-monthly cuppings happen. I have good connections with east coast roasters and of course Salt Spring Coffee. We have a new line of Single Origin coffees that are just now starting to be released for cafe's only. I could get a few of Counter Culture Coffees, Salt Spring Coffees, Dilworth out of Charlotte, and I'm sure a few more.

Hi David,

I am so sorry it took so long for us to get back to you. We have decided to go with something else in Metchosin, we will be releasing the information today...

David, Roasting Classes are in the works for sure. I'll let you know when we have a set schedule, we do offer one on one roasting classes right now if you are interested in a custom class ... I will be in next week if you want to chat.

but don't you want me to have six heads?

Coming to the Stick on Friday -- will you be there ?

I'll keep an eye out. If I see anything interesting I'll let you know.

Sorry!! I wish I still had it, I would have loved to sell it to a fellow BC'er! It's all the way in West Virginia now if you can believe it. That little roaster was awesome.. I miss it, it was really hard to sell it but sadly it was outgrown.

that was really funny. oh you silly conical burrs!

Thanks for the inquiry, ... Sorry, the IR-3 is gone.

I don't look at the books, but I think we pay $12/lb for s.o. coffee. By my math (not measured), I get 38 oz of liquid from roughly 3 oz of ground coffee. So, let's say 5 presses (or ~190 oz)/lb. We have a lot of in-house drinkers drinking out of 6 or 8 oz cups with free refills. Let's say the average is 2 cups (12ish ounces) per in-house drinker (seems accurate) that paid $2.00 for their coffee. I'm working entirely off the top of my head now, but that looks like about $32.00 in sales.
To go is a different story and I don't know overhead costs like cups, condiments, etc., but we charge $1.25 for an 8, 1.75 for a 12 and 2.25 for a 16. Refills on to-go are $.50, but we rarely get requests for them. We sell a lot of Americanos, too.

How much liquid do you get after pressing? I haven't measured my results, but I certainly don't get 3 16 oz cups. After adding my water, the top of my bloom is only maybe a couple centimeters down from the spout of the press. I don't like filling it higher.
As far as taste goes, we certainly don't get complaints on overly strong coffee ;). It tastes great. I try to taste every airpot right after filling and make adjustments, if necessary. Mandatory taste until I'm happy with the flavor given after adjustments or a coffee switch. Maybe we do use more coffee, though.

Hi Dave,
How's it going? Are you still feeding your kids espresso shots? What's your schedule like between christmas and New Years. I'm still trying to make the Sooke trip work.
Hope all is well.

David,

Yes, I have heard of 2% Jazz. I haven't had any of their stuff though and i would like to try some. I will get in touch with Sam Jones and let him know you referred me.

I may be in Vancouver in the early year so perhaps I will just wait to try the coffee until I am actually on site.

Are in Vancouver as well?

Sam

believe it was Sinead as i remember her getting the water.

bud, have to say your treats were out right freaking awesome. Coffee was so good I drank half, went for a two hour hike, then finished it off cold! It was so tasty. hope to see ya soon.

its on its way!

Seven days is in the two year plan. I'm burning the candle on my cup warmer... I won't be able to get to Sooke for a while, so come say Hi! I can't wait for you to see my place.

Whew! I'm glad that was you at the window!

Things are purring along. For week one, I'd say it looks good.
I'd love to get a visit sometime... shoot for my 7pm-10pm window on a weekend if you can, then we'll have time to hang out and play.

If it crosses your mind, I'd love some basil!

Thanks Dave. I gotta check out your awesome shop soon...