Two new Coffees- Next week:
Colombia Organic Tierradentro
Burundi Sogestal Kayanza
New menu Items:
Currant Orange Scone
Cherry Almond Scone
Chicken Artichoke Sandwich
Take-out menus available in store and online.
Now serving Quiche DAILY!
Cold Press for the summer: 3.50, rich, smooth, strong coffee fantastic over Ice!
MYPRESSI TWIST coming next week:
The latest edition of the Mypressi Twist. Retail is only $169. It's an amazing price for this piece of quality espresso technology!
Retail items coming soon:
Aeropress!!
Coava Kone
Coava Disk for Aeropress!
More Chemex-They're hot!
Black Sheep Coffee Cafe
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South Saint Paul, MN 55075
www.blacksheepcoffee.com
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Cupping this Saturday 10 A.M.
Free cupping this Saturday at 10:00.
We will be cupping as many samples as we can fit on the two tables. I have 30 samples from all over the world. Ever taste coffees from Sulawesi, Yemen, Bolivia next to each other?
We'll be picking out some stars and talking about blending, sample roasting, etc.
Join us for an informational informal coffee tasting session - we'll start just after 10. Takes anywhere from 10- 50 minutes depending on your interest and palette stamina!
JUST ARRIVED!
BRAZIL Ambiental Fortaleza Jose Anivaldo-
The coffee and espresso base we've been waiting for!
A truly wonderful coffee, rock solid nutty sweet floral, with this amazing buttered toast aftertaste that makes for a really creamy espresso. Just developing the next blend now. Join us Saturday for the first crack at it.
Price $11.99/ 14 oz. Availability- 10 bags in Grainpro sacs.
You'll love it, it's sublime.
We will be cupping as many samples as we can fit on the two tables. I have 30 samples from all over the world. Ever taste coffees from Sulawesi, Yemen, Bolivia next to each other?
We'll be picking out some stars and talking about blending, sample roasting, etc.
Join us for an informational informal coffee tasting session - we'll start just after 10. Takes anywhere from 10- 50 minutes depending on your interest and palette stamina!
JUST ARRIVED!
BRAZIL Ambiental Fortaleza Jose Anivaldo-
The coffee and espresso base we've been waiting for!
A truly wonderful coffee, rock solid nutty sweet floral, with this amazing buttered toast aftertaste that makes for a really creamy espresso. Just developing the next blend now. Join us Saturday for the first crack at it.
Price $11.99/ 14 oz. Availability- 10 bags in Grainpro sacs.
You'll love it, it's sublime.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Valentine's Day 2010
Brewing now:
Valentine's day Spring Espresso Blend also called BE- MINE Blend.
As an espresso: Spicy, sweet, cuts through milk with smoke and dark cherry.
As a brewed coffee- balanced, sweet, deep chocolate, nuts.
COMING NEXT WEEK!
We will be extending our hours to 7:00 P.M. Join us for evening specials-
$1 coffee after 5:00 P.M.!
Yup, recession buster deals in effect. Grab a pick-me up on your way home from work, but remember that the flavor, as well as the caffeine, will boost your spirits.
New Desserts:
Fresh Fruit Tart:
Look at that! Awesome. They're as delicious as they look!
New Coffees:
We are offering a Sumatra Mandheling double picked that is sweet and clean, the best Sumatra I've had since the Lake Tawar 2007. Pronounced green pepper and spice notes, but singularly more clean than Sumatras from last year- great aftertaste.
$12.99 for 14 oz. Also makes a great Single Origin Espresso! Syrupy, smoky, sweet, memorable!
Tanzania Peaberry Songea, very sweet- undeniably sweet, even for the "I just want a plain coffee"- crowd.
Stonefruit, peach, and chocolate notes, especially as it cools. Very creamy, very bright. Great morning coffee- lasts with you all day.
$12.99 for 14 oz. A little too intense as an espresso, but great in blends. Piquant.
ROGUE CHOCOLATE!
We are stocked with Rogue Chocolate for Valentine's day: Three single origin chocolates. Read more about Colin's adventures and fantastic chocolate at www.roguechocolatier.com.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Black Sheep Roasting Blog-
January 2010.
New Coffees-
Burundi Masha- sweet and mild with great body, great aftertaste, apple, cedar, and peanut flavors.
Coming soon-
New Ethiopia
New Rwanda-
New Espresso!
Just a quick note to offer a coupon to our customers:
nooBOGO
nooB refers to someone new- in this case to great coffee- or even our cafe.
Bring in someone new to Black Sheep and receive BOGO-
Buy One drink Get One free!
nooBOGO!
Also, we will be taking down our old (B-) website shopping cart and replacing it with Google Checkout, sign up for our email list to receive discounts and coupons via email!
Cheers, and say it with me....
nooooooooBOGO!
January 2010.
New Coffees-
Burundi Masha- sweet and mild with great body, great aftertaste, apple, cedar, and peanut flavors.
Coming soon-
New Ethiopia
New Rwanda-
New Espresso!
Just a quick note to offer a coupon to our customers:
nooBOGO
nooB refers to someone new- in this case to great coffee- or even our cafe.
Bring in someone new to Black Sheep and receive BOGO-
Buy One drink Get One free!
nooBOGO!
Also, we will be taking down our old (B-) website shopping cart and replacing it with Google Checkout, sign up for our email list to receive discounts and coupons via email!
Cheers, and say it with me....
nooooooooBOGO!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Coffees:
In- Laws Blend:
Looking for that special something to bring to Christmas? Here it is. Something delicious to have before anyone starts talking politics. Just might be good enough to get you written into great aunt Melva's will!
Available whole bean or ground- fresh roasted.
Black Sheep Espresso Blend is now better than ever!
We've hit upon a great formula and roast- for a delicious, heavy bodied espresso that carries through in milk with enough sweetness and spice to keep you wanting more.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SALES:
All of our coffees are 10-35% off right now- through Christmas!
Travel Mugs are $5.00!!
Saturday, Dec 19th we will have a group of South Saint Paul Choir Alumni coming to sing Christmas carols. Should be around 7:00 P.M. I'll update this on Saturday.
Our good friend James Mossman is in recovery after open heart surgery and doing well. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers- and there is an online guestbook for James and family at:
In- Laws Blend:
Looking for that special something to bring to Christmas? Here it is. Something delicious to have before anyone starts talking politics. Just might be good enough to get you written into great aunt Melva's will!
Available whole bean or ground- fresh roasted.
Black Sheep Espresso Blend is now better than ever!
We've hit upon a great formula and roast- for a delicious, heavy bodied espresso that carries through in milk with enough sweetness and spice to keep you wanting more.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SALES:
All of our coffees are 10-35% off right now- through Christmas!
Travel Mugs are $5.00!!
Saturday, Dec 19th we will have a group of South Saint Paul Choir Alumni coming to sing Christmas carols. Should be around 7:00 P.M. I'll update this on Saturday.
Our good friend James Mossman is in recovery after open heart surgery and doing well. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers- and there is an online guestbook for James and family at:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jamesmossman
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Fall at Black Sheep Coffee Cafe
Seasons Greetings! By seasons- I mean the three we've had this week alone. Summer, fall, and Armageddon.
This is always a very exciting time of year for us here at the Sheep- and this season is the best yet. We've got several new coffees- some great retail and gift packages for the gift-giving season, and more.
Brazil Eulino Micro-Lot: Rich and buttery, with almond and bittersweet chocolate notes. Makes a deep, drinkable espresso- clean and toasty!
Available for a limited time for $11.99 for a 14 oz. bag!
NEW- Guatemala SHB Pacamara
We're calling this Guatemala Coshecha Organic. (It's Also above-fair-trade.)
The SHB stands for "Strictly Hard Bean" and Pacamara, is a varietal known for its long flat bean shape. Very sweet- very clean:
Here are the cupping notes from Cafe Imports.
Anise, chocolate, juicy, fruity, complex fruit acidity, sweet, creamy, caramel finish.
Available for $12.99 / 14 oz bag.
Oh by the way- here is an amazing link to Jamin's Photos from his and Tim's recent trip to Brazil.
Last year's Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza coffee we had was some of the best Brazil I've ever tasted, we're very much looking forward to the new crop!
Also- Black Sheep is proud to announce that this fall and winter we will be carrying the
AEROPRESS
Have you tried this thing?
So I'm thinking to myself, um..... this looks like a micro version of the Clover, Hello!!??
Turns out, it is. All you have to do is ignore the manufacturer's archaic instructions and reccommendations on brewing, and you have yourself an outstanding tool. So you load in coffee- pour your hot water over, stir, wait, and (here's the best part) To brew- you depress a plunger with however much force you want, it's fairly easy to generate the needed amount, just a few pounds. BUT- you can choose your own dosage, the filters don't taste like bleached paper- and you have a clean, individually made cup of coffee in -GET THIS- 60 seconds. Clean-up time is an additional *whopping* 10 seconds.
But let's talk about the coffee- isn't it about the coffee?
I recently took this thing on a fishing trip to the BWCAW. I decided to abandon my french press and cone pour-over just about immediately. We had the best coffee, quickly, easily, and cleanly, that I've ever had on a canoe trip. Now, don't get me wrong, we do have one of the best coffee brewers in the world here in South Saint Paul, and we're also roasting fresh, high quality coffee- but here- is a chance to get yourself that same quality (nearest to it that I have seen) coffee wherever and whenever you want it!
Am I gushing? So be it.
Ok so here's the diagram. $29.99 for the whole thing. You don't really need the funnel or scoop- but when you're in the kitchen they do a very nice job of keeping grinds off your counter. The stirrer is really just a spoon- but keeps you from over agitating by being just slightly smaller than the tube. There are dosing numbers on both parts of the brew chamber- helpful, sorta, but you're going to find out where you like your own coffee brewed very quickly.
Here's what I recommend:
One scoop- that scoop is a very generous two tablespoons- to three scoops total depending on how you like your coffee.
One scoop: Clover-like
Two Scoops: Low Acid, Chocolatey.
Three Scoops: Like Cold-Press or Toddy, just sweet and dense, no acid.
Water should be just off boil, not 175 degrees like they say- more like 200.
Stir.
Stir just until grinds begin to sink- neutral buoyancy is what we're after.
Wait 15-55 seconds- no really... it's delicious anywhere in that range.
Press. You can easily stretch the press portion anywhere from 5 seconds (pressing hard) to 20 seconds (almost no force.)
Stay tuned for the Music Blog- link is just below this one.
Stay tuned for New coffees and more Gift ideas and events!
Pete the Sheep.
This is always a very exciting time of year for us here at the Sheep- and this season is the best yet. We've got several new coffees- some great retail and gift packages for the gift-giving season, and more.
Brazil Eulino Micro-Lot: Rich and buttery, with almond and bittersweet chocolate notes. Makes a deep, drinkable espresso- clean and toasty!
Available for a limited time for $11.99 for a 14 oz. bag!
NEW- Guatemala SHB Pacamara
We're calling this Guatemala Coshecha Organic. (It's Also above-fair-trade.)
The SHB stands for "Strictly Hard Bean" and Pacamara, is a varietal known for its long flat bean shape. Very sweet- very clean:
Here are the cupping notes from Cafe Imports.
Anise, chocolate, juicy, fruity, complex fruit acidity, sweet, creamy, caramel finish.
Available for $12.99 / 14 oz bag.
Oh by the way- here is an amazing link to Jamin's Photos from his and Tim's recent trip to Brazil.
Last year's Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza coffee we had was some of the best Brazil I've ever tasted, we're very much looking forward to the new crop!
Also- Black Sheep is proud to announce that this fall and winter we will be carrying the
AEROPRESS
Have you tried this thing?
So I'm thinking to myself, um..... this looks like a micro version of the Clover, Hello!!??
Turns out, it is. All you have to do is ignore the manufacturer's archaic instructions and reccommendations on brewing, and you have yourself an outstanding tool. So you load in coffee- pour your hot water over, stir, wait, and (here's the best part) To brew- you depress a plunger with however much force you want, it's fairly easy to generate the needed amount, just a few pounds. BUT- you can choose your own dosage, the filters don't taste like bleached paper- and you have a clean, individually made cup of coffee in -GET THIS- 60 seconds. Clean-up time is an additional *whopping* 10 seconds.
But let's talk about the coffee- isn't it about the coffee?
I recently took this thing on a fishing trip to the BWCAW. I decided to abandon my french press and cone pour-over just about immediately. We had the best coffee, quickly, easily, and cleanly, that I've ever had on a canoe trip. Now, don't get me wrong, we do have one of the best coffee brewers in the world here in South Saint Paul, and we're also roasting fresh, high quality coffee- but here- is a chance to get yourself that same quality (nearest to it that I have seen) coffee wherever and whenever you want it!
Am I gushing? So be it.
Ok so here's the diagram. $29.99 for the whole thing. You don't really need the funnel or scoop- but when you're in the kitchen they do a very nice job of keeping grinds off your counter. The stirrer is really just a spoon- but keeps you from over agitating by being just slightly smaller than the tube. There are dosing numbers on both parts of the brew chamber- helpful, sorta, but you're going to find out where you like your own coffee brewed very quickly.Here's what I recommend:
One scoop- that scoop is a very generous two tablespoons- to three scoops total depending on how you like your coffee.
One scoop: Clover-like
Two Scoops: Low Acid, Chocolatey.
Three Scoops: Like Cold-Press or Toddy, just sweet and dense, no acid.
Water should be just off boil, not 175 degrees like they say- more like 200.
Stir.
Stir just until grinds begin to sink- neutral buoyancy is what we're after.
Wait 15-55 seconds- no really... it's delicious anywhere in that range.
Press. You can easily stretch the press portion anywhere from 5 seconds (pressing hard) to 20 seconds (almost no force.)
Stay tuned for the Music Blog- link is just below this one.
Stay tuned for New coffees and more Gift ideas and events!
Pete the Sheep.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Roast Blog Update September 2009
FALL 2009-There are certain people who are blessed with great friends. Others are blessed with a great family or a great community. Still others may be blessed with a fantastic job that they love, great coworkers or a wonderful partner.
I am blessed with all of these things. I get to find and share delicious things, work with talented people who are passionate about what they do, and participate in the craft and ongoing process of feeding and nurturing my community.
I am so grateful for that opportunity. Thank you- to all of our customers who have supported us through what (reportedly) has been one of the worst economic downturns in our collective lifetime.
I am pleased to announce that Black Sheep Coffee Cafe is still here and going strong!
We have several new menu items, more than a few new coffees- new staff- music- events-
Let me share just a few of those with you.
Coffees:
NEW_ Kenya Kirinyaga -
A fully washed, patio dried Kenya from 1800 metres elevation. Red currant, sweet grapefruit, delicious as a light single origin espresso as well.
This one has outcupped some very famous Kenyan coffees with bigger names behind them, so we're pleased to be able to offer some of the best Kenyan coffee of this season at very reasonable prices.
NEW_Costa Rica Helsar Villa Sarchi-
Helsar de Zarcero is located in the West Valley of Costa Rica in the Llano Bonito de Naranjo microregion. This micromill was started by three families with the goal of adding value and providing traceability to the high quality coffee grown on their land. Ten families now work to produce and mill coffee at Helsar de Zarcero. Sustainable practices are used throughout the farm. Organic fertilizers are fermented on-site by mixing coffee cherry pulp and molasses, along with mined zinc, boron, and other minerals. Micro-organisms are cultured from soil collected on nearby mountains and added to the natural fertilizer in order to provide disease protection to the coffee plants. Helsar de Zarcero is committed to producing high quality microlots, and it shows in the cup, which is consistently round, rich, and very sweet. This particular microlot is the Villa Sarchi varietal, which is unique to Costa Rica. It is a mutant of Bourbon that was found in the small town of Sarchi.
NEW Ethiopia Gerbicho Leila- Natural Process Sidamo.
Natural Process- refers to the drying stage- the coffee cherry is picked ripe and allowed to dry whole, in this natural state, until it shrivels like a raisin. The seed is essentially imbued with the character of this process- and can result in some really wild strawberry, lime, and sweet blueberry notes- above and beyond the fermented soil character of the sidamo region.
Really quite bold and sweet- you can smell it brewing across the street...
NEW- Brazil Eulino-
Micro Lot Brazil- clean peanut. I know that doesn't sound like much- but are you a fan of Peanut Butter? The real stuff? Then you know how addictive good peanut butter can be. This is just like that, you'll find yourself surprised at how satisfying it is in its singularity.
Events and happenings- Heatherlyn tonight at the sheep!
Check out our Music blog for more events!
Also,
Wedding!- I will be getting married to Ms. Katherine Woodman on September 20th- next sunday- and we will be closing early for the event. We're having a carnival themed party with events, games, mini-donuts and cotton candy and sno cones and corn dogs and more!
Stay tuned for details- and photos.
Website re-launch.
We've decided to take another go at the online store. We're going to put all of our best store retail specials, coffee delivery specials, roasting offers and wholesale catering info back up online in an all new store. Stay tuned for details!
And here are just a couple photos of some of our new desserts. It is, after all, the season for dessert. Don't ask me why. I don't know.
Also- if anyone reading this is also attending the Lebowski festival this weekend- please contact me with any photos or reviews you might have- we're big fans.
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