Stone Creek Coffee Roasters's Posts - Barista Exchange2024-03-28T16:02:47ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoastershttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/61873477?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://www.baristaexchange.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=2tx3o7uizoa4t&xn_auth=noBike to Work Weektag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-06-02:1688216:BlogPost:4972602009-06-02T18:36:44.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Katie Pope<br />
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We here at Stone Creek Coffee are gearing up for our upcoming Bike to Work Week, June 6th-12th! In order to best share our excitement with our fellow coffee-enthusiasts, we have some special treats for those of you biking to our stores.<br />
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For anyone who bikes to one of our stores during the second week of June, we have these special treats to offer:<br />
• Saturday/Sunday: Receive 10% off your purchase just for riding to our store<br />
• Monday: Receive a coupon for a free 12 oz.…
Posted by: Katie Pope<br />
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We here at Stone Creek Coffee are gearing up for our upcoming Bike to Work Week, June 6th-12th! In order to best share our excitement with our fellow coffee-enthusiasts, we have some special treats for those of you biking to our stores.<br />
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For anyone who bikes to one of our stores during the second week of June, we have these special treats to offer:<br />
• Saturday/Sunday: Receive 10% off your purchase just for riding to our store<br />
• Monday: Receive a coupon for a free 12 oz. beverage for your next visit<br />
• Tuesday: Receive a free shot of our <a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/product.asp?idno=&id=154&cartitems=0&searchtext=&searchtype=darks&Scroll=Page1&roastername=&roasterstate=&grindtype_id3=&varietal_id3=&size_id3=&coffeename=&jumpto_search=&jumpto_type=&topsellers=">Green Bike Espresso</a> in any coffee or tea beverage<br />
• Wednesday: Receive a free 12 oz. Americano made with <a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/product.asp?idno=&id=154&cartitems=0&searchtext=&searchtype=darks&Scroll=Page1&roastername=&roasterstate=&grindtype_id3=&varietal_id3=&size_id3=&coffeename=&jumpto_search=&jumpto_type=&topsellers=">Green Bike Espresso</a><br />
• Thursday: Receive a free 12 oz. latte made with <a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/product.asp?idno=&id=154&cartitems=0&searchtext=&searchtype=darks&Scroll=Page1&roastername=&roasterstate=&grindtype_id3=&varietal_id3=&size_id3=&coffeename=&jumpto_search=&jumpto_type=&topsellers=">Green Bike Espresso</a><br />
• Friday: Receive a free(!) half pound of our <a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/product.asp?idno=&id=154&cartitems=0&searchtext=&searchtype=darks&Scroll=Page1&roastername=&roasterstate=&grindtype_id3=&varietal_id3=&size_id3=&coffeename=&jumpto_search=&jumpto_type=&topsellers=">Green Bike Espresso</a> when you purchase a pound or more<br />
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We can't wait to see you! Stop by our commuter stop in <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/locations.cfm">Bay View</a>, Monday thru Friday (June 8-12) from 7-10 a.m., for a free coffee and information on bike advocacy.Follow Stone Creek Coffee on Twittertag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-06-02:1688216:BlogPost:4972122009-06-02T18:08:30.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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This goes out to all of you social networking folks out there! You can now follow Stone Creek Coffee on Twitter...a real time, short messaging service that works over multiple networks and devices. You can receive updates on what we're up to via email or text message. Check it out...<a href="http://twitter.com/stonecreekcoffe">Follow Us</a>.
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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This goes out to all of you social networking folks out there! You can now follow Stone Creek Coffee on Twitter...a real time, short messaging service that works over multiple networks and devices. You can receive updates on what we're up to via email or text message. Check it out...<a href="http://twitter.com/stonecreekcoffe">Follow Us</a>.2009 Summer Blendtag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-05-19:1688216:BlogPost:4972592009-05-19T18:30:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Katie Pope<br />
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Summer is just around the corner, and as the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, it's time to introduce this year's Summer Blend. This year's Summer Blend is the perfect combination of coffees from El Salvador and Ethiopia to carry us into this fantastic season.<br />
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Our Green Coffee Team had this to say about the new blend:<br />
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'Grown on the Las Nubes farm in the mountains of the Santa Ana region in El Salvador, this coffee brings notes of citrus and spice to the…
Posted by: Katie Pope<br />
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Summer is just around the corner, and as the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, it's time to introduce this year's Summer Blend. This year's Summer Blend is the perfect combination of coffees from El Salvador and Ethiopia to carry us into this fantastic season.<br />
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Our Green Coffee Team had this to say about the new blend:<br />
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'Grown on the Las Nubes farm in the mountains of the Santa Ana region in El Salvador, this coffee brings notes of citrus and spice to the blend. This combines with the very clean and fruity taste of the Ethiopian Sidamo to produce a unique blend that will keep you deeply engaged until the last sip. Summer Blend is a full bodied blend with hints of fruit, chocolate, and spice.'<br />
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Summer Blend is now available <a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/welcome.asp">Online</a> or by contacting our <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/wholesale_3.cfm?line=intro&CFID=754296&CFTOKEN=35384229">Wholesale Team</a>. It will be available in <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/locations.cfm">Our Stores</a> beginning May 27. Don't kick off your summer without it!Socially Conscious Coffee Advances Goaltag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-05-06:1688216:BlogPost:4972542009-05-06T18:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
<a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/clippings/Fresh%20Cup%20Article%20May%202009.pdf"></a>Posted by: Christie Boivin<br />
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With our <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/sociallyresponsiblecoffee.cfm">Socially Responsible Initiatives</a> , we have partnered with <a href="http://www.sccoffee.org/gui/welcome_en.html">Socially Conscious Coffee</a> , a non-profit organization that ensures that coffee harvesters and their families earn a fair wage, are given healthcare and education. Socially…
<a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/clippings/Fresh%20Cup%20Article%20May%202009.pdf"></a>Posted by: Christie Boivin<br />
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With our <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/sociallyresponsiblecoffee.cfm">Socially Responsible Initiatives</a> , we have partnered with <a href="http://www.sccoffee.org/gui/welcome_en.html">Socially Conscious Coffee</a> , a non-profit organization that ensures that coffee harvesters and their families earn a fair wage, are given healthcare and education. Socially Conscious Coffee has recently advanced the U.N. Development Goal towards Universal Primary Education.<br />
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In just five years, the program launched on a coffee farm in Bahia, Brazil, has worked with harvesters, their children and the local community, providing primary education and safe water to more than 100 people, serving more than 130,000 nutritious meals, and educating more than 850 people on health practices, disease prevention, water and food safety, and environmental sustainability. Rotary International, an SCC partner, and the United Nations have honored SCC for advancing U.N. Millennium Development Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education.<br />
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In a recent article in Fresh Cup Magazine, Stone Creek Coffee has been noted as one of their contributing partners. We are so proud to be a part of such an important cause which supports the lives of the farmers and their families who grow our coffee. To read more, check out the full article: <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/clippings/Fresh%20Cup%20Article%20May%202009.pdf">Fresh Cup Article</a>Shannon Sips Burunditag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-05-05:1688216:BlogPost:4972482009-05-05T18:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Shannon Smith<br />
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Taking the time to sip slowly and extract specific characteristics in a coffee is something we try to do at the Stone Creek Coffee Factory on a regular basis. Today I took the time to focus all my senses on a single origin-our Factory Reserve-The Burundi .<br />
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My first encounter with the Burundi was a few months back at the cupping table with all four cups in front of me a mystery. Every other Friday we do blind cuppings at the Factory and challenge each other to guess…
Posted by: Shannon Smith<br />
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Taking the time to sip slowly and extract specific characteristics in a coffee is something we try to do at the Stone Creek Coffee Factory on a regular basis. Today I took the time to focus all my senses on a single origin-our Factory Reserve-The Burundi .<br />
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My first encounter with the Burundi was a few months back at the cupping table with all four cups in front of me a mystery. Every other Friday we do blind cuppings at the Factory and challenge each other to guess what is on the table. I was convinced that the Burundi was a blend of coffees because of the complexity. When told otherwise, I was baffled and began rattling my brain for origins that matched the characteristics I found in the coffee. My two guesses were Kenya and Tanzania. Nope. <a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/product.asp?idno=&id=740">The Burundi</a>. Until this cupping, I hadn't even known of Burundi's existence. Not only did my geographical knowledge bank expand at this Friday cupping, but so did my love for African coffees!<br />
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Today's French Press of the Burundi exhibited the following characteristics:<br />
• Aroma: Sweet; amaretto fragrance.<br />
• Initial Taste: Smooth; left a honey-like coating; offered a delayed taste of coffee that suddenly burst into a full flavor.<br />
• Flavors: Dark roast; bold; very complex-like a blend; left a heavy, pleasant, clean flavor on the back of my tongue.<br />
• Afterthoughts: Very clean cup, smooth; balanced; subtle at first; rich aftertaste; complex; Excellent morning cup for the days I don't have to rush to work - several cups could be enjoyed sitting outside!<br />
• Body: 7<br />
• Brightness: 4<br />
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I highly recommend the Burundi. Get it while supplies last, though, because our <a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/product.asp?idno=&id=740">Factory Reserve Burundi</a> is scheduled to be off shelves in June or July. Oh, my! What intriguing coffee will we get in next?SCC is awarded the Ethical Business Leadership Awardtag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-05-01:1688216:BlogPost:4972442009-05-01T18:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Christie Boivin<br />
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Stone Creek Coffee has recently been awarded the 2009 Ethical Business Leadership Award for Environmental Stewardship from the School of Business and Legal Studies at Concordia University. Here are some of our initiatives that we have been recognized for:<br />
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• Ethical:<br />
-Socially Responsible Coffee Certification System<br />
-A Fair Trade licensed roaster<br />
-Buying Direct- establishing direct relationships with farms<br />
-Supporting the…
Posted by: Christie Boivin<br />
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Stone Creek Coffee has recently been awarded the 2009 Ethical Business Leadership Award for Environmental Stewardship from the School of Business and Legal Studies at Concordia University. Here are some of our initiatives that we have been recognized for:<br />
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• Ethical:<br />
-Socially Responsible Coffee Certification System<br />
-A Fair Trade licensed roaster<br />
-Buying Direct- establishing direct relationships with farms<br />
-Supporting the <a href="http://www.sccoffee.org/gui/education.html?w=pages&r=1&pid=180&Language=en">Centro Rural Educafé school</a> in Brazil<br />
-Donating coffee to the community to non-profits to support their cause.<br />
-Offering coffee education to our customers and staff<br />
-Our goal is to purchase and sell 100% Socially Responsible coffees by the year 2010.<br />
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• Environmental:<br />
-Encouraging our customers to reuse our resealable half, one and five pound bags when they purchase more of our coffee by offering discounts of up to $1.00.<br />
-Recycling 100% at the stores and factory<br />
-No Waste brewing program for wholesale customers<br />
-Compostable Greenware cups<br />
-Working with farmers who practice sustainable farming methods<br />
-Compost Coffee project in stores- free grounds for any customer<br />
- Giving coffee grounds and roaster chaff to local farmers and gardeners their soil.<br />
-Using recycled-30% post consumer material for catalog printing<br />
-Using reclaimed materials in building and architecture of stores and factory<br />
-Choosing to be locally-focused: deliveries only within a 45 mile radius of the Stone Creek Factory in Downtown Milwaukee<br />
-In November of 2004, we installed an afterburner unit on our primary 60-kilo drum roaster, minimizing our roaster's release of smoke and air pollutants<br />
-Offering a 15 cent discount to customers who bring in their own travel mug for a drink<br />
-Sourcing local vendors for projects and products when possible<br />
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It is our commitment to constantly push ourselves to become more ethically and environmentally conscious with all of the decisions we make. Thank you to Concordia University for recognizing our efforts and practices!World Fair Trade Day: Saturday, May 9, 2009tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-05-01:1688216:BlogPost:4972392009-05-01T18:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Jess Imig<br />
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World Fair Trade Day is upon us!!!! 8 days and counting! Lots of thanks go out to the Wisconsin Fair Trade Coalition for organizing this event locally and for sponsoring the World Fair Trade Crawl. World Fair Trade Day is a global effort to recognize fair trade practices and products. Globally, the US will celebrate with 80 other countries, and locally Stone Creek Coffee will be celebrating with 30+ local, Milwaukee businesses through the World Fair Trade Crawl.<br />
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Join…
Posted by: Jess Imig<br />
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World Fair Trade Day is upon us!!!! 8 days and counting! Lots of thanks go out to the Wisconsin Fair Trade Coalition for organizing this event locally and for sponsoring the World Fair Trade Crawl. World Fair Trade Day is a global effort to recognize fair trade practices and products. Globally, the US will celebrate with 80 other countries, and locally Stone Creek Coffee will be celebrating with 30+ local, Milwaukee businesses through the World Fair Trade Crawl.<br />
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Join Stone Creek Coffee and celebrate World Fair Trade Day on Saturday, May 9! Here are some great things happening in <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/locations.cfm">Our Stores</a> :<br />
• As part of the World Fair Trade Crawl on Saturday, May 9, all <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/locations.cfm">8 Stone Creek Coffee Locations</a> will be offering 10% off all Fair Trade Certified/Socially Responsible coffees.<br />
• From 2p-3p that day (in honor of the World's Largest Coffee Break) we will be offering a FREE 12oz cup of Fair Trade coffee.<br />
• Our Whitefish Bay, Wauwatosa, Delafield and Bay View locations will lead customer in a coffee tasting of 4 Socially Responsible Coffees AND offer education and awareness about our Socially Responsible Coffee Initiatives! Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE EVENT!<br />
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It is going to be a super day to stop by a Stone Creek Coffee store on Saturday, May 9 to celebrate justice and fairness in our world! Also, please get out there and support the 30+ other local businesses celebrating World Fair Trade Day.<br />
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Visit <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/locations.cfm">www.milwaukeefairtrade.org</a> for a complete list of World Fair Trade Day Crawl participating businesses and their Fair Trade offerings.SMUG!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-04-20:1688216:BlogPost:4972352009-04-20T18:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
<a href="http://www.jsonline.com/business/43076797.html"></a>Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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An article in last week's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel featured a story about the SMUG - a travel mug with an embedded RFID chip that would allow users to essentially carry their gift card in their mug!<br />
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The SMUG was conceived of by Marquette University student, Chris Hallberg. Chris and his group, under the advisement of our owner, Eric Resch, won the undergraduate award for Best Business Plan.<br />
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Chris and…
<a href="http://www.jsonline.com/business/43076797.html"></a>Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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An article in last week's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel featured a story about the SMUG - a travel mug with an embedded RFID chip that would allow users to essentially carry their gift card in their mug!<br />
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The SMUG was conceived of by Marquette University student, Chris Hallberg. Chris and his group, under the advisement of our owner, Eric Resch, won the undergraduate award for Best Business Plan.<br />
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Chris and our R&D department (and by R&D I mean a bunch of caffeinated coffee lovers!) will be continuing to test this product over the coming months. We'll keep you posted on details of when this may make an appearance in our stores.<br />
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Congratulations to Chris on a great idea!Red Sky Blendtag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-04-02:1688216:BlogPost:4972332009-04-02T18:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Shannon Smith<br />
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I normally stop by the Bay View store every morning on my way to the Factory. Today, however, I was running a bit behind and decided it best to come straight downtown instead. All the way from Bay View to the Factory I thought about what kind of coffee I would brew in the French Press upon my safe arrival. I get stuck in ruts sometimes with only wanting the same coffees each morning. Lately, the Garden Blend and our new Factory Reserve (the Burundi-try it, it is…
Posted by: Shannon Smith<br />
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I normally stop by the Bay View store every morning on my way to the Factory. Today, however, I was running a bit behind and decided it best to come straight downtown instead. All the way from Bay View to the Factory I thought about what kind of coffee I would brew in the French Press upon my safe arrival. I get stuck in ruts sometimes with only wanting the same coffees each morning. Lately, the Garden Blend and our new Factory Reserve (the Burundi-try it, it is amazing!) have been my top choices. Today I wanted something different, though. Something that would really make me savor and enjoy the diversity that coffee has to offer. I stood staring at the several options of beans that stood before me intimidated that I would choose something too dark for the morning or too mellow to get a jump start to the day. As I perused the bean options, the Red Sky Blend caught my eye and without much thought I grabbed the bag and had made my decision.<br />
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Moments later I am sitting at my desk tasting, not drinking, my first cup of coffee of the morning. The aroma is sweet with hints of amaretto. My first sip reminds me of that familiar earthy flavor that I find common in Tanzania Peaberry (earthy as in the fresh, spring soil scent). The Ethiopian Sidamo is observed through the typical gush of blueberry flavor that leaves the mouth with a smooth, buttery coating. The coffee is a medium body and today has low-medium brightness. I am reminded of blueberry waffles while sipping this coffee. Blueberry waffles with the perfect cup of morning coffee, that is!<br />
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I made the right decision today. Red Sky Blend has been a pleasant, untypical morning cup for me. I just may add this coffee into my new morning rotation! (The Red Sky Blend consists of Ethiopian Sidamo and Tanzanian Peaberry)Our Milwaukeetag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-03-31:1688216:BlogPost:4972312009-03-31T18:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Carrie Gapinski<br />
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We all know that supporting our local Milwaukee businesses is important, and it's great to know that there are organizations out there that encourage the public to celebrate our community's unique character by choosing local.<br />
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Our Milwaukee is a business alliance that advocates for locally owned businesses the goal of the organization is to build market share for Milwaukee's independent businesses by increasing awareness about the personal and community benefits of…
Posted by: Carrie Gapinski<br />
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We all know that supporting our local Milwaukee businesses is important, and it's great to know that there are organizations out there that encourage the public to celebrate our community's unique character by choosing local.<br />
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Our Milwaukee is a business alliance that advocates for locally owned businesses the goal of the organization is to build market share for Milwaukee's independent businesses by increasing awareness about the personal and community benefits of choosing local. Stone Creek Coffee has been a member of the group since 2008. Check out the Our Milwaukee website and find new ways to support Milwaukee!Welcome to Spring!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-03-25:1688216:BlogPost:4972302009-03-25T18:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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Today we begin serving our 2009 Garden Blend. We've brought together coffees from Brazil and Ethiopia to form this year s Spring time treat. Here s what our coffee pro s had to say about Garden Blend:<br />
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2009's Garden Blend is a complex coffee displaying an initial gush of blueberry flavor followed by a hint of nuttiness and earthy flavor. The coffee finishes with a pleasant liveliness with a hint of pepper that leaves an enjoyable aftertaste. The smooth taste is…
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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Today we begin serving our 2009 Garden Blend. We've brought together coffees from Brazil and Ethiopia to form this year s Spring time treat. Here s what our coffee pro s had to say about Garden Blend:<br />
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2009's Garden Blend is a complex coffee displaying an initial gush of blueberry flavor followed by a hint of nuttiness and earthy flavor. The coffee finishes with a pleasant liveliness with a hint of pepper that leaves an enjoyable aftertaste. The smooth taste is reminiscent of a creamy chocolate. With low brightness and a well-rounded medium body, this is the perfect cup to welcome warmer, brighter days!<br />
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Garden Blend is available <a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/welcome.asp">Online</a> and in <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/locations.cfm">Our Stores</a>. Our wholesale customers can contact Customer Service to order yours today!A Trip to Remembertag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-03-13:1688216:BlogPost:4972272009-03-13T18:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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At the end of February, my friend and colleague Athena and I took a trip to visit the coffee growing regions of El Salvador. For those of us that work in the coffee industry, visiting a farm is a must do in our career. Over the next couple of weeks, Athena and I will be compiling our notes and pictures to put together a presentation that will include photos, video footage, and stories of our travels. In the mean time, I wanted to share some of my thoughts on why it…
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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At the end of February, my friend and colleague Athena and I took a trip to visit the coffee growing regions of El Salvador. For those of us that work in the coffee industry, visiting a farm is a must do in our career. Over the next couple of weeks, Athena and I will be compiling our notes and pictures to put together a presentation that will include photos, video footage, and stories of our travels. In the mean time, I wanted to share some of my thoughts on why it so important to support coffee growers around the world:<br />
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"Visiting a coffee farm was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had. Seeing the entire process first hand really changes how I feel about drinking my morning coffee. There are so many people involved in getting the coffee into our cups & from the harvesters who walk the steep mountain slopes handpicking the coffee cherries, to the mill manager who works countless hours to ensure everything is running smoothly, to the workers that carry 150 lb bags of coffee on their backs. As Im sipping my morning coffee, I’ll never forget all of those people’s faces and all of the hard work that went into getting that coffee from crop to cup. Socially Responsible Coffee is more than just a business decision & it’s the right thing to do."<br />
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The next time you grab your morning coffee...think about all of the people that made it possible for you to enjoy it. Of course...don't forget to sip slowly.Coming Soon...Burundi-Factory Reserve!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-03-13:1688216:BlogPost:4972242009-03-13T18:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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Andrew Carnegie was an innovative entrepreneur in the railroad business during the late 1800s. He is often remembered for the remark, "Pioneering dont pay." While this may be true for mass production businesses, it couldn’t be farther from the truth in the world of specialty coffee.<br />
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Our latest Factory Reserve was sourced for us by our friends at Café Imports in Minneapolis. Their team is constantly on the hunt for unique, treasure coffees all over the world. After…
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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Andrew Carnegie was an innovative entrepreneur in the railroad business during the late 1800s. He is often remembered for the remark, "Pioneering dont pay." While this may be true for mass production businesses, it couldn’t be farther from the truth in the world of specialty coffee.<br />
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Our latest Factory Reserve was sourced for us by our friends at Café Imports in Minneapolis. Their team is constantly on the hunt for unique, treasure coffees all over the world. After several trips (and many cuppings!) to Africa, they were able to find this amazing coffee from the country of Burundi. This coffee was grown in the Kayanza region in northwestern Burundi, just south of the Rwandan border. More than 3500 smallholder farms deliver their crops to this washing station where the cherries are fully washed and then sun dried on raised drying tables called African Beds.<br />
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Burundi is a coffee growing region to be watched...until recently, smallholder farms could only sell coffee by mixing with other farms and selling in large lots. Now, washing stations are able to keep lots separate, resulting in a much higher quality coffee.<br />
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We received samples of this coffee earlier this week and cupped them immediately...the result is a truly unique cup with a very bright flavor. Hints of pineapple and cedar can be detected while enjoying coffee from the up and coming coffee region of Burundi!<br />
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We're very excited to bring you our latest Factory Reserve. It will be available beginning Friday, March 20. Pick up a bag <a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/welcome.asp">Online</a> or in <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/locations.cfm">Our Stores</a>!Back from El Salvadortag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-03-03:1688216:BlogPost:4972202009-03-03T19:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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Athena and I arrived home from El Salvador on Sunday evening. We had an amazing trip and learned a great deal about how coffee gets from producing countries to our morning cup. The experiences that we had have changed our views and thoughts on how we enjoy coffee. We also enjoyed the incredible 95 degree weather!<br />
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As we get settled in and sort through our notes and photos, there will be more blog entries to come about our trip and the coffees that we sampled.
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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Athena and I arrived home from El Salvador on Sunday evening. We had an amazing trip and learned a great deal about how coffee gets from producing countries to our morning cup. The experiences that we had have changed our views and thoughts on how we enjoy coffee. We also enjoyed the incredible 95 degree weather!<br />
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As we get settled in and sort through our notes and photos, there will be more blog entries to come about our trip and the coffees that we sampled.Off to El Salvadortag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-02-17:1688216:BlogPost:4972192009-02-17T19:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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For those of us that work in the coffee industry, visiting a coffee farm is probably at the top of a list of 'must dos' in our career. Next week Thursday, our Vice President of Retail, Athena, and I will be able to check that off our lists. We will be traveling to El Salvador on behalf of our Green Coffee Team to visit the Lima Family and their cooperative of coffee farms.<br />
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For almost a year, we have been purchasing coffee from this group...the coffee is great and…
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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For those of us that work in the coffee industry, visiting a coffee farm is probably at the top of a list of 'must dos' in our career. Next week Thursday, our Vice President of Retail, Athena, and I will be able to check that off our lists. We will be traveling to El Salvador on behalf of our Green Coffee Team to visit the Lima Family and their cooperative of coffee farms.<br />
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For almost a year, we have been purchasing coffee from this group...the coffee is great and the people have been great to work with. Athena and I will visit in hope of building on our relationship and continuing to purchase this amazing coffee.<br />
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We plan to take a lot of pictures and perhaps even some video footage...we will undoubtedly have many stories to share and will be happy to do so. Stay tuned for more news!In the Newstag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-01-28:1688216:BlogPost:4972082009-01-28T19:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
This morning's edition of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel featured an article about the Stone Creek Coffee Blog. It's been nearly four years since we launched our blog and it has been a great tool for us to communicate with you, our customers. Grab a cup of your favorite blend and head on over to <a href="http://www.jsonline.com/business/38514339.html">JSonline</a> to read how Blogs can draw customers deeper into businesses.
This morning's edition of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel featured an article about the Stone Creek Coffee Blog. It's been nearly four years since we launched our blog and it has been a great tool for us to communicate with you, our customers. Grab a cup of your favorite blend and head on over to <a href="http://www.jsonline.com/business/38514339.html">JSonline</a> to read how Blogs can draw customers deeper into businesses.Now Serving Winter Blendtag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-01-19:1688216:BlogPost:4972182009-01-19T19:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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In case you haven't noticed, winter has arrived here in Milwaukee. Last week's record low temperature was yet another reminder to me of how much I LOVE coffee. Here at the Factory, we survived with many cups of our 2009 Winter Blend.<br />
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We've combined our socially responsible Brazilian coffee with our French Roast and some fresh beans from El Salvador to create a blend that is the perfect brace against winter's wind and snow. Here's what our green coffee team has to…
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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In case you haven't noticed, winter has arrived here in Milwaukee. Last week's record low temperature was yet another reminder to me of how much I LOVE coffee. Here at the Factory, we survived with many cups of our 2009 Winter Blend.<br />
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We've combined our socially responsible Brazilian coffee with our French Roast and some fresh beans from El Salvador to create a blend that is the perfect brace against winter's wind and snow. Here's what our green coffee team has to say about this year's Winter Blend:<br />
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'This coffee blankets the tongue with the smooth, warm flavors of blackberry and nuts along with a subtly smoky finish.'<br />
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Winter Blend is available <a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/welcome.asp">Online</a>, in <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/locations.cfm">Our Stores</a>, or by contacting our <a href="www.stonecreekcoffee.com">Wholesale Team.</a><br />
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Get yours today!1510 Meals to Brazil!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-01-19:1688216:BlogPost:4972062009-01-19T19:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Eric Resch<br />
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Just before the Christmas holiday, I sent a note to people on our Stone Creek email list asking them to join us in donating meals to the children of coffee harvesters that grow our Brazilian coffee. We did this in lieu of sending holiday cards to our customers and friends because it was consistent with our values and helped to make the lives of people that support our business a little bit better.<br />
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Wow...what a great response we had. I wanted to personally thank our staff…
Posted by: Eric Resch<br />
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Just before the Christmas holiday, I sent a note to people on our Stone Creek email list asking them to join us in donating meals to the children of coffee harvesters that grow our Brazilian coffee. We did this in lieu of sending holiday cards to our customers and friends because it was consistent with our values and helped to make the lives of people that support our business a little bit better.<br />
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Wow...what a great response we had. I wanted to personally thank our staff and customers that purchased meals. Over the last few weeks 510 meals have been donated by friends, customers and employees of Stone Creek. I will personally be matching your generous donation. In total we will be buying 1510 meals for the school...this is a total of about $1000 that is going to the school. While this is not a huge number, the intent and impact is tremendous. I was overjoyed to see the donations come in from, not only our customers, but many Stone Creek Coffee employees.<br />
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Take a few minutes to check out the Socially Conscious Coffee <a href="http://www.sccoffee.org/gui/welcome_en.html">website</a> to learn more about the farm and school.<br />
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Your donation and our work with the school is the fulfillment of one of our companys stated missions and the embodiment of why I started this company. Fifteen years ago we embarked on this journey rooted in a belief that we could build a company that not only earns a profit but does so in sustainable socially conscious manner.<br />
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My sincere thanks for your kind donation and your support of our company and our mission.<br />
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-EricOur Milwaukee Buy Local Fairtag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-12-05:1688216:BlogPost:4972012008-12-05T18:30:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Christie Boivin<br />
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Join us Saturday, December 6th at the <a href="http://www.urbanecologycenter.org/">Urban Ecology Center</a> for the <a href="http://ourmilwaukee.net/">Our Milwaukee</a> Buy Local Fair! Stone Creek Coffee as well as many other local Milwaukee businesses will be present at the event. We will there with coffee and other goodies, so stop by and support a great cause!<br />
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In conjunction with the Exchange Alternative Gift Fair, Our Milwaukee will be promoting member…
Posted by: Christie Boivin<br />
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Join us Saturday, December 6th at the <a href="http://www.urbanecologycenter.org/">Urban Ecology Center</a> for the <a href="http://ourmilwaukee.net/">Our Milwaukee</a> Buy Local Fair! Stone Creek Coffee as well as many other local Milwaukee businesses will be present at the event. We will there with coffee and other goodies, so stop by and support a great cause!<br />
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In conjunction with the Exchange Alternative Gift Fair, Our Milwaukee will be promoting member businesses as well as local non-profit organizations during an afternoon of holiday shopping. The fair will give shoppers the opportunity to support our community with over 40 gift options all under one sustainable roof, including membership to Our Milwaukee as the perfect gift from one Brew City dweller to another.<br />
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When: Saturday, December 6th<br />
Where: Urban Ecology Center<br />
Time: 1pm to 5pm<br />
Address: 1500 E Park Pl, MilwaukeeFair Trade Monthtag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-10-01:1688216:BlogPost:4971972008-10-01T17:30:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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Can anyone tell me what happened to September? It seems like it just got here and now here we are in October...anyway...<br />
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October is Fair Trade Month! Fair Trade Certification empowers farmers and farm workers to lift themselves out of poverty by investing in their farms and communities, protecting the environment, and developing the business skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace.<br />
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We are also proud that our great city of Milwaukee is America's first…
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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Can anyone tell me what happened to September? It seems like it just got here and now here we are in October...anyway...<br />
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October is Fair Trade Month! Fair Trade Certification empowers farmers and farm workers to lift themselves out of poverty by investing in their farms and communities, protecting the environment, and developing the business skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace.<br />
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We are also proud that our great city of Milwaukee is America's first Fair Trade City. There are a lot of great things happening in Milwaukee to promote Fair Trade Certified products and fair trade practices. You can learn more at the Milwaukee Fair Trade Coalition <a href="http://www.milwfairtrade.org/">website</a>. You can also help to support Fair Trade by purchasing Fair Trade Certified products. Check out our line of <a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/textsearch.asp?searchtype=organics">Fair Trade Coffees</a>.<br />
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Drink Fair Trade...and of course, Sip Slowly.Stone Creek Coffee Fundraising!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-09-12:1688216:BlogPost:4971642008-09-12T17:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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With cooler weather and the start of school, it is time to think about supporting our kids and schools with fundraising! Over the summer, we gave our already popular fundraising program a little overhaul. With cool new sell sheets, and the addition of Stone Creek's Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate, this program is perfect for schools, churches, and clubs seeking to raise money for their cause. Here are a few details about our program:<br />
• We have 6 coffees available in our…
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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With cooler weather and the start of school, it is time to think about supporting our kids and schools with fundraising! Over the summer, we gave our already popular fundraising program a little overhaul. With cool new sell sheets, and the addition of Stone Creek's Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate, this program is perfect for schools, churches, and clubs seeking to raise money for their cause. Here are a few details about our program:<br />
• We have 6 coffees available in our product offering and now also offer fair trade hot chocolate.<br />
• Sellers earn a profit of $5 per bag of coffee sold!<br />
• We can customize the Fundraiser Custom Blend coffee label with the group's name or they can design a totally unique label for that specific coffee.<br />
• We have professionally printed Product Gallery and Sales Sheets that we provide for each participant in the fundraising group.<br />
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If you're interested in learning more about our program, visit the fundraising section of <a href="www.stonecreekcoffee.com">Our Website</a> to download the program literature. You can also <a href="wholesale@stonecreekcoffee.com">Contact Us</a> to talk to a member of our wholesale team about getting a fundraiser started for you.<br />
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Sip slowly!Now Roasting...Best of Braziltag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-09-04:1688216:BlogPost:4971592008-09-04T17:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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We are proud to begin serving our Best of Brazil as our newest single origin coffee. Since 2005, Stone Creek has been purchasing Brazilian coffee from the Sinay-Neves farm in Brazil. This socially responsible relationship has allowed us to support social projects on the farm aimed at improving the lives of coffee harvesters. To date, our Brazilian coffee has been used in many of our blends an in our signature Green Bike Espresso. We are proud to now offer it as a…
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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We are proud to begin serving our Best of Brazil as our newest single origin coffee. Since 2005, Stone Creek has been purchasing Brazilian coffee from the Sinay-Neves farm in Brazil. This socially responsible relationship has allowed us to support social projects on the farm aimed at improving the lives of coffee harvesters. To date, our Brazilian coffee has been used in many of our blends an in our signature Green Bike Espresso. We are proud to now offer it as a single origin coffee. Here's what our Green Coffee Team had to say about our Fully Washed Brazil:<br />
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'Grown on a small plantation in northeastern Brazil, our fully washed Café Conquista Brazil has a sweet, caramel aroma and a warm, chocolaty finish. This coffee is both pleasant on the tongue and easy on the stomach. Stone Creek Coffee pays a premium on every pound of Brazil purchased to support the Centro Rural Educafe, a school on the farm for harvesters and their families. Our Brazilian coffee is delicious coffee with a bright purpose.'<br />
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Brazil is available <a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/welcome.asp">Online</a> and in <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/locations.cfm">Our Stores</a>. Get yours today!Coming Soon...New Factory Reserve!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-08-01:1688216:BlogPost:4971452008-08-01T17:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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On Wednesday, August 6th, we will be debuting our latest Factory Reserve Coffee...Las Mujeres de Guayata Colombia. We're very excited to introduce this very unique coffee that is grown and exported by an all women's coffee coop in the Guayata region of Colombia.<br />
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Here's what our Master Roaster, Stephen Bybee, had to say about this coffee:<br />
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"Founded in 1998 by 30 female, Colombian coffee farmers, Las Mujeres de Guayata is a women’s' coffee cooperative operating in the…
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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On Wednesday, August 6th, we will be debuting our latest Factory Reserve Coffee...Las Mujeres de Guayata Colombia. We're very excited to introduce this very unique coffee that is grown and exported by an all women's coffee coop in the Guayata region of Colombia.<br />
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Here's what our Master Roaster, Stephen Bybee, had to say about this coffee:<br />
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"Founded in 1998 by 30 female, Colombian coffee farmers, Las Mujeres de Guayata is a women’s' coffee cooperative operating in the Boyacá department of northeastern Colombia. These farmers began their coffee coop with very little in the way of support or resources, as Colombia has traditionally been a male-dominated society, with most women working in the home. Despite their humble origins, the women of Las Mujeres de Guayata have harnessed their own initiative and pluck and have produced a consistently remarkable Colombian coffee. In the cup, this coffee offers a rich, thick, velvety body complemented by hints of chocolate and spice. Stone Creek is honored to offer Las Mujeres de Guayata as our newest socially responsible Factory Reserve."<br />
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Las Muheres de Guayata Colombia will be available in Stone Creek Coffee <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/locations.cfm">Locations</a> and <a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/welcome.asp">Online</a> beginning August 6...grab a cup and sip slowly!Now Roasting...Harvest Blend!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-07-21:1688216:BlogPost:4971512008-07-21T17:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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While we're not quite ready to let go of summer just yet, in the world of coffee, it's time to roll out Harvest Blend. This year's Harvest Blend is a great coffee that will carry us through this beautiful time of year. Here's what our Green Coffee Team had to say about the blend:<br />
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'Autumn in Wisconsin is a time of pleasant weather, brilliant foliage, and rich harvests. At Stone Creek Coffee, we have captured the essence of the season in a skillfully crafted, socially…
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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While we're not quite ready to let go of summer just yet, in the world of coffee, it's time to roll out Harvest Blend. This year's Harvest Blend is a great coffee that will carry us through this beautiful time of year. Here's what our Green Coffee Team had to say about the blend:<br />
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'Autumn in Wisconsin is a time of pleasant weather, brilliant foliage, and rich harvests. At Stone Creek Coffee, we have captured the essence of the season in a skillfully crafted, socially responsible coffee called Harvest Blend. In order to create our new Harvest Blend, we have artfully combined our single estate El Salvadoran with a highly prized Kenya peaberry, yielding a vibrant, rich cup of coffee accented with notes of cocoa and hints of blueberry. Just as autumn is a pleasant respite between the frenetic energy of summer and the cold slumber of winter, our Harvest Blend coffee is the perfect transition between a busy day at work and a pleasant, restful evening.'<br />
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Harvest Blend is available <a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/welcome.asp">Online</a> and in <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/locations.cfm">Our Stores</a>. Get yours today!Introducing...Milwaukee Blend!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-07-02:1688216:BlogPost:4971422008-07-02T17:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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From a city that has always known how to work hard comes a coffee that works as hard as you do. Milwaukee Blend is a well-crafted combination of strength, balance, and dark-roasted flavor that yields a great tasting, rock solid cup of coffee, time after time. As strong as the bricks that built our city, Milwaukee Blend will give you the fuel to start your day and the muscle to finish your work.…
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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From a city that has always known how to work hard comes a coffee that works as hard as you do. Milwaukee Blend is a well-crafted combination of strength, balance, and dark-roasted flavor that yields a great tasting, rock solid cup of coffee, time after time. As strong as the bricks that built our city, Milwaukee Blend will give you the fuel to start your day and the muscle to finish your work.<br />
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<a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/product.asp?idno=&id=739">Milwaukee Blend</a> is a new product that hit our stores on Wednesday. This blend pays tribute to the great city that we have called home for the last 15 years. We hope to rotate the labels that represent this blend to highlight different aspects of our city that make Milwaukee a unique and great place to live.<br />
Label No. One- Corner Bars & Taverns<br />
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Corner bars and taverns have formed the backbone of Milwaukee s social life since the mid-1800 s. Home town breweries such as Pabst, Miller, Schlitz and Blatz have been brewing beer for over 150 years. With all of this beer brewing there must be places for the local folks to enjoy it. Thus why our local neighborhood taverns had been established. Some date all the way back to 1850 and its doors still remain open to Milwaukee s people. As diverse as our city is, you will always stumble upon a corner bar or tavern no matter what neighborhood you are inEarth to Fellow Coffee Enthusiasts!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-06-10:1688216:BlogPost:4971352008-06-10T17:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Christie Boivin<br />
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We are proud to announce that we have adopted a coffee compost program in our stores. Look for the bright green garbage can and help yourself to a bag of free coffee grounds for your compost pile or garden! (This program will be running throughout the summer) Here s a little information about coffee and composting:<br />
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Every day across America, Asia and Europe, millions of pots of coffee and tea are brewed, and the millions of pounds of wet grounds, filters and bags are…
Posted by: Christie Boivin<br />
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We are proud to announce that we have adopted a coffee compost program in our stores. Look for the bright green garbage can and help yourself to a bag of free coffee grounds for your compost pile or garden! (This program will be running throughout the summer) Here s a little information about coffee and composting:<br />
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Every day across America, Asia and Europe, millions of pots of coffee and tea are brewed, and the millions of pounds of wet grounds, filters and bags are thrown in the trash. The grounds from coffee are rich in many vitamins and minerals and are proven to work as an excellent, environmentally safe way in composting and gardening.<br />
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<b>Some Gardening Tips</b>:<br />
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-Use coffee grounds directly into the soil in flower and vegetable gardens.<br />
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-Sprinkle grounds in soil directly. Dilute with water for a gentle, fast-acting fertilizer.<br />
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-Outdoor plants: 1 part coffee to 2 parts water. Indoor plants: 1 part coffee to 4 parts water.<br />
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Have fun, Sip slowly, and be green!Market Time!!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-06-04:1688216:BlogPost:4971332008-06-04T17:00:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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For us here at Stone Creek, there's always one sure sign that summer is here...Farmer's Market Season! The time as finally arrived to kick off the markets. This weekend, you can find us pedaling our wares at the East Town Market in Cathedral Square Park. Our Farmer's Market manager, Stephanie and her team have been gearing up for another great season. You can catch them this Saturday from 8am-12:30pm.<br />
We will also be working Bay View's South Shore Farmer's Market in…
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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For us here at Stone Creek, there's always one sure sign that summer is here...Farmer's Market Season! The time as finally arrived to kick off the markets. This weekend, you can find us pedaling our wares at the East Town Market in Cathedral Square Park. Our Farmer's Market manager, Stephanie and her team have been gearing up for another great season. You can catch them this Saturday from 8am-12:30pm.<br />
We will also be working Bay View's South Shore Farmer's Market in South Shore Park this summer. You'll have to wait a few more weeks for that party to kick off, though...The South Shore Market runs 8am-12 noon beginning on June 21. So come on out and sip slowly with us at the markets!CoffeeMANIAtag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-03-26:1688216:BlogPost:4971152008-03-26T16:30:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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As could probably guess, we LOVE coffee! You could also probably guess that there is an entire world of people out there that love it too. From May 2-5, coffee lovers from all over the world will converge upon Minneapolis, MN for the Specialty Coffeee Association of America's 20th Annual Conference and Exhibition. This event is a trade show for coffee industry profesionals and enthusiasts. More than 500 exhibitors will showcase the latest and most innovative products…
Posted by: Steve Hawthorne<br />
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As could probably guess, we LOVE coffee! You could also probably guess that there is an entire world of people out there that love it too. From May 2-5, coffee lovers from all over the world will converge upon Minneapolis, MN for the Specialty Coffeee Association of America's 20th Annual Conference and Exhibition. This event is a trade show for coffee industry profesionals and enthusiasts. More than 500 exhibitors will showcase the latest and most innovative products and services in the industry. The show will also be the venue for the 2008 United States Barista Championship.<br />
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Stone Creek Coffee will be exhibiting our wholesale products and services at this show. Our booth number is 1825, and we would love to see you there! If you are in the coffee business, or are considering entering it, you should really consider attending this show. Learn more about this event, or register at the <a href="http://members.scaa.org/default.aspx">SCAA's Website</a>. Hopefully we'll see you there!Our New FTO Sumatra!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-03-23:1688216:BlogPost:4971122008-03-23T16:30:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
Posted by: Stephen Bybee, SCC Roaster<br />
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I've just had a cup, or maybe three, of our new Fair Trade Organic Sumatra, an absolutely delightful new crop offering from a relatively new fair trade coop in Sumatra. Stone Creek usually purchases our Fair Trade Organic Sumatra from the PPKGO coop in the Gayo mountain region of northern Sumatra, but this time we are trying out a Mandheeling offering from the KBQB coop in the Aceh province of northern Sumatra. When I initially cupped this coffee back in…
Posted by: Stephen Bybee, SCC Roaster<br />
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I've just had a cup, or maybe three, of our new Fair Trade Organic Sumatra, an absolutely delightful new crop offering from a relatively new fair trade coop in Sumatra. Stone Creek usually purchases our Fair Trade Organic Sumatra from the PPKGO coop in the Gayo mountain region of northern Sumatra, but this time we are trying out a Mandheeling offering from the KBQB coop in the Aceh province of northern Sumatra. When I initially cupped this coffee back in January, I was so astounded by its complex fruit and berry flavors that I put it directly on the top of my list of coffees to purchase for our February order. Once it arrived at our roastery we were so eager to taste it that we were counting the days until our old supply of Organic Sumatra was depleted. It was well worth the wait, and this coffee has been so impressive that I have already begun booking a large supply for our next shipment...right now it is the most sought after take home coffee for everybody working here at the roastery, and hopefully our retail customers will soon notice how delicious this coffee really is. As far as my cupping notes go on this offering, I would describe the aroma as a rich, sweet bouquet of berry and syrup, complemented by a hint of carmel. In the cup I find it to be a hefty coffee with a rich, extremely balanced body and taste. Some of the flavors I encountered during cupping were hints of sweet red apple, subtle notes of chocolate and delicate shades of sweet carmel. During every sip of this coffee I was for some reason constantly reminded of the act of eating a deliciously prepared steak, perhaps a filet mignon at medium well. The finish is extremely clean, and the acidity is fairly mild despite the vibrant flavor and exotic aroma.<br />
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You should try this one out for yourself...pick up a pound in <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/locations.cfm">Our Stores</a> or purchase it <a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/welcome.asp">Online</a>.Coming Soon...Rio Azul Guatemala!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-02-07:1688216:BlogPost:4971102008-02-07T17:30:00.000ZStone Creek Coffee Roastershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StoneCreekCoffeeRoasters
<a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/welcome.asp"></a>Posted by: Stephen Bybee, SCC Roaster<br />
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Our newest Factory Reserve coffee comes from a well-established coffee coop in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala. Rio Azul Guatemala is grown by the 175 member Rio Azul Coop in the highlands of western Guatemala. All the members of this coffee growing organization live within walking distance of the community wet mill in the small village of Jacaltenango. Officially founded in 1967, the Rio Azul…
<a href="http://www.stonecreekcoffee.com/welcome.asp"></a>Posted by: Stephen Bybee, SCC Roaster<br />
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Our newest Factory Reserve coffee comes from a well-established coffee coop in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala. Rio Azul Guatemala is grown by the 175 member Rio Azul Coop in the highlands of western Guatemala. All the members of this coffee growing organization live within walking distance of the community wet mill in the small village of Jacaltenango. Officially founded in 1967, the Rio Azul Coop produces around 160,000 pounds of coffee annually, all of which is a high quality SHB (strictly hard bean) grown at altitudes between 1200 and 1600 meters. The members of this coop belong to the Jacaltec group, a subset of the Mayan peoples of Guatemala. This coop is also involved in a beekeeping project which at first glance may not seem to have much in common with growing and harvesting coffee. Originally funded by Oxfam, the Rio Azul beekeeping project employs 28 members of the coop in the production of 15,000 pounds of honey each year. The sale of this honey is used as an alternative income source of the coop members. The beekeeping project also produces a symbiotic benefit for the coffee plants themselves by improving the pollenation from plant to plant, thus increasing the yield of the coffee crop. The Rio Azul Coop has not only provided its member growers a direct market and a stable price for their coffee, it has additionally provided the village of Jacaltenango with a small clinic and computer lab funded by the sales of their coffee. The computer lab and clinic are both available for use by members of the community. You may view some photos of the coop at their <a href="http://coopcoffees.com/images/rio-azul-images">website</a> .<br />
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Beginning March 5, you may purchase our Rio Azul Guatemala in <a href="http://sccv3.stonecreekcoffee.com/locations.cfm">Our Stores</a> or Online. This high grown coffee displays a suprisingly rich, warm aroma. The light, clean body is accompanied by the subtle flavor of chocolate and by a delicate tingle with every sip. This coffee has been certified as Socially Responsible. So grab a pound, and sip slowly!