Comments on: Chicago Espresso http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2005/12/chicago-espresso/ Rants and Raves on Espresso Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:18:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Teri http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2005/12/chicago-espresso/comment-page-1/#comment-15451 Teri Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:02:07 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=15#comment-15451 Some smaller outlets to add to your "notable" list, from a true espresso snob, moi: Stella at 1259 W. Devon near Loyola, a beautiful espresso every time. And Coffee Studio at 5628 N. Clark, they serve Intelligentsia, the way Intelligentsia serves it. Yum! So wonderful when it's done right :) Some smaller outlets to add to your “notable” list, from a true espresso snob, moi: Stella at 1259 W. Devon near Loyola, a beautiful espresso every time. And Coffee Studio at 5628 N. Clark, they serve Intelligentsia, the way Intelligentsia serves it.

Yum! So wonderful when it’s done right :)

]]> By: Espresso News and Reviews - TheShot.coffeeratings.com » Does “Fair Trade” imply everything else is “Unfair Trade”? http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2005/12/chicago-espresso/comment-page-1/#comment-418 Espresso News and Reviews - TheShot.coffeeratings.com » Does “Fair Trade” imply everything else is “Unfair Trade”? Fri, 29 Dec 2006 19:57:32 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=15#comment-418 [...] Since Fair Trade’s origin, some professionals in the coffee industry have said that something is better than nothing, while others have long stated Fair Trade is worse than nothing at all. Perhaps one of the greatest statements on Fair Trade’s shortcomings came this year from Chicago’s Intelligentsia, one of America’s premiere specialty coffee roasters and home to the 2006 U.S. Barista Champion. Intelligentsia found enough problems and inconsistencies with Fair Trade that they opted to define and pursue their own alternative certification system, called Intelligensia Direct Trade™, and no longer do business with Fair Trade. Yes, it turns out that there are many alternatives to Fair Trade — just without a commonly recognized “brand” label. [...] [...] Since Fair Trade’s origin, some professionals in the coffee industry have said that something is better than nothing, while others have long stated Fair Trade is worse than nothing at all. Perhaps one of the greatest statements on Fair Trade’s shortcomings came this year from Chicago’s Intelligentsia, one of America’s premiere specialty coffee roasters and home to the 2006 U.S. Barista Champion. Intelligentsia found enough problems and inconsistencies with Fair Trade that they opted to define and pursue their own alternative certification system, called Intelligensia Direct Trade™, and no longer do business with Fair Trade. Yes, it turns out that there are many alternatives to Fair Trade — just without a commonly recognized “brand” label. [...]

]]> By: TheShot.coffeeratings.com » Chicago magazine: Black Gold http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2005/12/chicago-espresso/comment-page-1/#comment-335 TheShot.coffeeratings.com » Chicago magazine: Black Gold Wed, 01 Nov 2006 04:33:54 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=15#comment-335 [...] The November issue of Chicago magazine reviewed the best straight up cups of coffee available in the Loop: Black Gold | Articles | Archives | Chicago magazine. Not surprisingly, Intelligentsia came out on top. [...] [...] The November issue of Chicago magazine reviewed the best straight up cups of coffee available in the Loop: Black Gold | Articles | Archives | Chicago magazine. Not surprisingly, Intelligentsia came out on top. [...]

]]> By: TheShot.coffeeratings.com » CoffeeRatings.com Reaches 500 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2005/12/chicago-espresso/comment-page-1/#comment-320 TheShot.coffeeratings.com » CoffeeRatings.com Reaches 500 Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:35:22 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=15#comment-320 [...] What’s so arbitrary about it? For one, the 500 milestone was actually passed many months ago. While CoffeeRatings.com’s focus has been San Francisco proper, there are a number of non-SF ratings that aren’t currently available (or readily available: e.g., Chicago) through the Web site (by design). [...] [...] What’s so arbitrary about it? For one, the 500 milestone was actually passed many months ago. While CoffeeRatings.com’s focus has been San Francisco proper, there are a number of non-SF ratings that aren’t currently available (or readily available: e.g., Chicago) through the Web site (by design). [...]

]]> By: TheShot.coffeeratings.com » Espesso: Turning coffee world upside down? http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2005/12/chicago-espresso/comment-page-1/#comment-296 TheShot.coffeeratings.com » Espesso: Turning coffee world upside down? Tue, 12 Sep 2006 23:01:37 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=15#comment-296 [...] With a build up like that, how could you not order L’èspesso at one of the three U.S. Lavazza cafés? — all located in Chicago: Espesso: Turning coffee world upside down? (Chicago Sun-Times). While L’èspesso has been available in Europe since 2002, today marks its first day of availability in the U.S. Just a mere $2.49 for what you might call a “shot” (?!), and far cheaper than a meal at elBulli. [...] [...] With a build up like that, how could you not order L’èspesso at one of the three U.S. Lavazza cafés? — all located in Chicago: Espesso: Turning coffee world upside down? (Chicago Sun-Times). While L’èspesso has been available in Europe since 2002, today marks its first day of availability in the U.S. Just a mere $2.49 for what you might call a “shot” (?!), and far cheaper than a meal at elBulli. [...]

]]> By: TheShot.coffeeratings.com » A trickle-down approach benefits coffee growers http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2005/12/chicago-espresso/comment-page-1/#comment-243 TheShot.coffeeratings.com » A trickle-down approach benefits coffee growers Fri, 23 Jun 2006 04:59:31 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=15#comment-243 [...] This article starts with Nicaragua’s 2006 Cup of Excellence coffee competition and Geoff Watts, coffee buyer for Intelligentsia Coffee. Intelligentsia founder and chief executive, Doug Zell, invests some $150,000 to $200,000 annually to send Watts on the road seven months each year to reach out to elite coffee growers around the world. For businesses like Intelligentsia, the payoff is in offering a supply of some of the world’s best coffees to consumers who know the difference and will pay for it. For growers, the payoff is in earning a premium for their crops over and above the prices Fair Trade offers. [...] [...] This article starts with Nicaragua’s 2006 Cup of Excellence coffee competition and Geoff Watts, coffee buyer for Intelligentsia Coffee. Intelligentsia founder and chief executive, Doug Zell, invests some $150,000 to $200,000 annually to send Watts on the road seven months each year to reach out to elite coffee growers around the world. For businesses like Intelligentsia, the payoff is in offering a supply of some of the world’s best coffees to consumers who know the difference and will pay for it. For growers, the payoff is in earning a premium for their crops over and above the prices Fair Trade offers. [...]

]]> By: TheShot.coffeeratings.com » An Obsessive’s Guide to Coffee http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2005/12/chicago-espresso/comment-page-1/#comment-27 TheShot.coffeeratings.com » An Obsessive’s Guide to Coffee Thu, 16 Feb 2006 04:25:05 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=15#comment-27 [...] I sense that they never veered off the beaten path in major U.S. cities. This explains other notable omissions, even for just the Bay Area, such as Barefoot Roasters of San Jose and Flying Goat of Healdsburg and Santa Rosa. And while Metropolis Coffee Company in Chicago makes a very good espresso, they aren’t in the same class as Café Organica right here in San Francisco proper. [...] [...] I sense that they never veered off the beaten path in major U.S. cities. This explains other notable omissions, even for just the Bay Area, such as Barefoot Roasters of San Jose and Flying Goat of Healdsburg and Santa Rosa. And while Metropolis Coffee Company in Chicago makes a very good espresso, they aren’t in the same class as Café Organica right here in San Francisco proper. [...]

]]> By: TheShot.coffeeratings.com » San Francisco’s New Wave http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2005/12/chicago-espresso/comment-page-1/#comment-19 TheShot.coffeeratings.com » San Francisco’s New Wave Sat, 21 Jan 2006 23:25:04 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=15#comment-19 [...] The espresso shots at Organica aren’t the sweetest and most full-bodied (when looking for those qualities, I am more apt to visit the other troika members). However, a visit there is like a wine tasting excursion. They produce some of the most meticulous shots you will find in the Bay Area — and always coated with a crema of dark flecks that I often associate with Chicago’s Intelligentsia. [...] [...] The espresso shots at Organica aren’t the sweetest and most full-bodied (when looking for those qualities, I am more apt to visit the other troika members). However, a visit there is like a wine tasting excursion. They produce some of the most meticulous shots you will find in the Bay Area — and always coated with a crema of dark flecks that I often associate with Chicago’s Intelligentsia. [...]

]]> By: TheShot.coffeeratings.com » I opened a charming neighborhood coffee shop. Then it destroyed my life. http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2005/12/chicago-espresso/comment-page-1/#comment-16 TheShot.coffeeratings.com » I opened a charming neighborhood coffee shop. Then it destroyed my life. Sat, 31 Dec 2005 20:15:15 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=15#comment-16 [...] TheShot.coffeeratings.com « Chicago Espresso I opened a charming neighborhood coffee shop. Then it destroyed my life. [...] [...] TheShot.coffeeratings.com « Chicago Espresso I opened a charming neighborhood coffee shop. Then it destroyed my life. [...]

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