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by GeoffPDX
January 30th, 2020, 6:18 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 27
Views: 1763

Requesting a tip for passing through Portland, OR

Dapper and Wise employees are super nice. I like that place. And their Instagram videos are excellent. Compass: yeah, Compass was my go-to roaster for a long time due to his generous discount for HB members. Their location on Vancouver Ave is great
by GeoffPDX
September 28th, 2018, 11:40 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 71
Views: 3941

Why is roasted coffee so insanely expensive?

I love these sorts of discussions! I think the wholesale side is not being taken into consideration with enough weight here. If roasters want to sell at a grocery store, they can't/shouldn't compete with them on price, so the store's 40-55% margin requirements result in the price roasters need to us...
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by GeoffPDX
November 25th, 2014, 11:55 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 6
Views: 1006

Full Cycle - blend from Nossa Familia

Good to hear! The Full Cycle's components change, incorporating a new single-origin as our lot of one runs out. The non-Brazil component fluctuates between 30 and 40% of the total blend. The Guatemalan is the current in-house favorite, by the way. Lots of dark fruit flavors. Although, I must admit, ...
by GeoffPDX
May 27th, 2014, 3:09 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 8
Views: 771

Nossa Familia Coffee, Portland

I'm so happy you swung by, Gary! I've been meaning to indirectly nudge you toward our little cafe to get your impressions since I read that you moved to PDX. The Rwandan and COE are currently battling it out for the "staff favorite" title, so definitely come back in to check it out (and if you want to
by GeoffPDX
September 21st, 2013, 3:06 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 3
Views: 730

Vancouver: Platform 7

These guys will also be carrying Nossa Familia's coffee. Be sure to try the Guatemalan{link}--this year's lot is fantastic, scoring near 90
by GeoffPDX
May 2nd, 2013, 8:02 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 3444
Views: 308723

The craziest %#*$ing thing I've seen all day...

I showed this to one of my baristas yesterday. Her first attempt was pretty good! {image}
by GeoffPDX
March 15th, 2013, 12:11 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 6
Views: 992

La Armonia Hermosa - Nossa Familia Coffee

Before delving any deeper into responding to these reviews, all of us at Nossa Familia Coffee (me, in particular) would like to express our thanks to everyone who was willing to take their time to review our coffee. Jim, Dave, and John: thank you. And a huge thanks to Dan for allowing this to happen...
by GeoffPDX
December 30th, 2012, 10:31 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 24
Views: 7930

The Most Beautiful Coffee Shops in the World

I was there this past summer! Cool building; you'll feel very aristocratic. However, the coffee was disappointing, to say the least
by GeoffPDX
October 28th, 2012, 7:26 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 9
Views: 1693

Good looking foam and rosetta, thin underneath

Just like having to stir the milk to keep it from separating in the pitcher, you need to be active in your cappuccino drinking! That's a great looking drink; just keep it moving in the cup to keep the milk from separating
by GeoffPDX
October 6th, 2012, 10:49 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 1854

Where to buy a drip station?

Clive coffee makes a nice one