Baking. Not Baked/OAKLAND LAKE COFFEE

Greetings to all, 

I'm so very stoked to inform you fine people that we're attending YET ANOTHER INSTALLMENT of OAKLAND-LAKE-C.O.F.F.E.E.  !!!!
For those weirdly out of the loop, we've been hanging out a few times a month with some very ENTHUSIASTIC people at Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA to make coffee, eat donuts, and take in general and not-so-general merry-making.

"Say what? Where? How does this work? What can I do to make a positive impact?"

Okay, settle down.  Here's the deal.  There are some picnic tables behind Fairyland... no streets signs, no address... Be resourceful, use those legs, and find it.  It's west of the band stand.  Look for some lunatics making coffee. 
You should at the very least bring a cup/mug/bowl/water-tight shoe.
But, you are encouraged to throw down, if you should be so bold, with a camp stove, grinder, coffee brewer of YOUR CAREFULLY CURATED selection, some coffee (although, we'll have some available), and water to boil and for brewing.  
AND despite the name, we definitely encourage folks to NOT USE LAKE MERRITT WATER.  Sheesh.

Now, what am I getting on about with this "Baking. Not Baked" title?  As it turns out, food can be as good, if not, at select times, better than really nice coffee.  Years spent serving coffee have seen me grow hungrier and hungrier during shifts.  As a result, I'm resolved to make food for myself and for the people that I care about.  

Time spent out in the Bay has sparked an interest in sourdough-leavened treats.  In keeping with that spirit and flavor, we will be offering some sweet and savory sourdough treats.  
Can you deal with that?

Now, contrary to them snacky-pooz, I can assure, the coffee will not be baked.  Baked is a term we attribute to some less-than-desirable qualities found in poorly roasted coffee. It tends to render very dull flavors. (Look at me, acting all snooty!)
Yeeees, much like the sourdough levain, the coffee should taste very active.  

Although not fermented. hmmmmmm

SEE YA SUNDAY at 10AM SHARP!!!

Oakland Lake Coffee

Greetings one and all.  

We're heading to Lake Merritt tomorrow morning to hangout and make aeropresses with some Excellent people.  

"Hey, tell me more"

Fine, we will.  

Inspired by fellow cyclists and creativez brewing coffee in diverse outdoor settings around LA, local smarty*, Megan O'Connor decided, "[I] gotsta get me one'a'deez".**

And so, it was.  

Rain, Snow, Hail, or Shine***, we'll be out there taking in coffee and donuts with friends.  

Now, true to word, we will be there brewing up some tasty aeropressses of coffee. 
But everyone is encouraged to bring coffee, a grinder, brewing apperatus, and a recepticle to hold said bevie. Bonus points if you bring a camping stove and water.  
We can mix and match, tradesies, or coffee hang.  Whatever your style is, is the right way to enjoy Oakland Lake Coffee this morning. 
Sound okay?  We think so.  

WHERE and WHEN
Lake Merritt, behind Fairyland, under the band stand.  Ya gotta walk or bike along the trail, you'll find it, trust us. 10AM SHARP!!! Tomorrow (SUN 05.03.15)

See ya soon, 
BTC

*Can you say Berkeley PHD in the making?
** Capt Steven Hiller, Indepence Day.
***As things go in the Bay Area, probably not going to snow or rain or show any form of precipitation. It did rain QUITE HARD for our inaugural Oakland Lake Coffee event.  

BLIND TIGER COFFEE: Coffee and Culture Quarterly

The BLIND TIGER COFFEE Coffee & Culture Quarterly exists as a means to examine the agricultural goods of coffee producers throughout the world, as well as to promote artistic, musical, and philosophical pursuits carried out and created by free-thinking individuals.  As corporations and special interest groups increasingly influence many areas of our lives, it’s important that we promote the fruits of passion and drive that might otherwise get overlooked and to act as stewards for the underdogs of this world who are critical and create wonderful “stuff” on their own terms.

As they say,  idle hands are the devil’s workshop…. and frankly, life’s too short to not make something.  We believe that if you make something that is good, or you work hard toward doing something or creating something personal — you might sleep better at night. You might even inspire others to do the same. And if that happens, you create a wildfire of local energies.

If everyone’s participating in or doing something creative, we’re democratically creating our own local cultures. A thriving local culture enriches lives and creates demand and tourism, all things fueling a good economy and a healthy society.

Further, through BTC C&CQ, we’re looking to create a unique experience for you to enjoy a coffee with…

or to enjoy music with…

or to enjoy art with…

The objective is to release an issue each quarter on a common theme and featuring four tasty and fresh new coffees. This season, we’re examining experiences we’ve had around coffee, for better or for worse.

At the end of the day, the BLIND TIGER COFFEE C&C Quarterly exists as a means to do something, promote folks who do something, to inspire you to do something, and to enjoy something.

We're looking forward to our upcoming Summer 2015 release.  STAY TUNED!!!

Colombiaz

Greetings party people.

Time waits for no one.

People change.

Seasons, come and go.

COLOMBIAS ARE IN!!! HALLELUJAH!!! 

Colombian coffees are perhaps my most coveted of coffee jams.  I didn't always feel that way.  But then I realized, after having a particularly precious cup, that I was an idiot*. 

There are a a lot of stunnerz out there in the world of coffee.  Seasons, regions, varieties, and processing all lend a hand in curating an ever-changing and typically tasty coffee schedule and menu.  

But the beauty in a great Colombian coffee....? Sheesh.  
It makes for a fun time.  
Vivacious stone fruit typically intertwine with caramel and florals, showcasing something that has depth, complexity, and a cleanliness, all at once.
 

Needless to say, you should absolutely check our latest offerings in the "Coffee" section.  

Cheers.
BTC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRqdOyMnnxM

*the jury is still out on whether I "was" or "am."  ....