http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2006/12/barefoot-coffee-roasters/ Rants and Raves on Espresso Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:27:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2006/12/barefoot-coffee-roasters/#comment-3036 Espresso News and Reviews - TheShot.coffeeratings.com » Andy Newbom of Silicon Valley - Founder of Barefoot Coffee Roasters Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:05:28 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=331#comment-3036 [...] rag, but once in a while they feature the occasional gem — like today’s interview with Barefoot Coffee Roasters‘ founder and all around cool guy, Andy Newbom: American Chronicle: Andy Newbom of Silicon [...] [...] rag, but once in a while they feature the occasional gem — like today’s interview with Barefoot Coffee Roasters‘ founder and all around cool guy, Andy Newbom: American Chronicle: Andy Newbom of Silicon [...]

]]> http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2006/12/barefoot-coffee-roasters/#comment-2274 Espresso News and Reviews - TheShot.coffeeratings.com » Trip Report: Piccino Cafe Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:55:18 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=331#comment-2274 [...] Until its closure last year, SF residents were able to taste some of that at Café Organica. But today if you want to try espresso made from a rotation of single estate beans and/or from a choice of different roasts, you have to travel to the likes of Barefoot Coffee Roasters or Caffé del Doge. Copycats are fine when it’s something excellent, but there’s clearly more than one way to make a great espresso. [...] [...] Until its closure last year, SF residents were able to taste some of that at Café Organica. But today if you want to try espresso made from a rotation of single estate beans and/or from a choice of different roasts, you have to travel to the likes of Barefoot Coffee Roasters or Caffé del Doge. Copycats are fine when it’s something excellent, but there’s clearly more than one way to make a great espresso. [...]

]]> http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2006/12/barefoot-coffee-roasters/#comment-1412 Espresso News and Reviews - TheShot.coffeeratings.com » David Lebovitz: Making Perfect Espresso at Illy Wed, 21 Mar 2007 21:40:44 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=331#comment-1412 [...] The Illy preachers also sound a bit reactionary to the trend towards single-origin products. It’s a bit like the Johnny Walkers making their case against the single malt scotch trend. While there is a definite art and mastery to making a well-balanced espresso from a variety of blended coffee sources, single-origin espressos can often be excellent for their singularly strong, albeit imbalanced, flavor profiles. [...] [...] The Illy preachers also sound a bit reactionary to the trend towards single-origin products. It’s a bit like the Johnny Walkers making their case against the single malt scotch trend. While there is a definite art and mastery to making a well-balanced espresso from a variety of blended coffee sources, single-origin espressos can often be excellent for their singularly strong, albeit imbalanced, flavor profiles. [...]

]]> http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2006/12/barefoot-coffee-roasters/#comment-871 Espresso News and Reviews - TheShot.coffeeratings.com » Interview with the founder of an espresso tasting society Sat, 24 Feb 2007 23:07:33 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=331#comment-871 [...] The closest Coffee Meetup to S.F. is The South Bay Coffee Meetup Group, based in Santa Clara. It will come as no surprise that it was founded by noneother than Andy Newbom of Barefoot Coffee Roasters. Their next meeting is March 5. [...] [...] The closest Coffee Meetup to S.F. is The South Bay Coffee Meetup Group, based in Santa Clara. It will come as no surprise that it was founded by noneother than Andy Newbom of Barefoot Coffee Roasters. Their next meeting is March 5. [...]

]]> http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2006/12/barefoot-coffee-roasters/#comment-776 Espresso News and Reviews - TheShot.coffeeratings.com » The 2007 Shameless Gadget Promotion Post Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:28:17 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=331#comment-776 [...] If had to choose a second from last year, I’d have to pick the French press travel mug from Barefoot Coffee Roasters. I’ve developed a habit of bringing it to the office most days (I also get plenty of comments on it). I grind some fresh beans into it before leaving for work in the morning — storing some extra grinds in the hidden compartment at the bottom. It makes truly good coffee quite convenient and portable. [...] [...] If had to choose a second from last year, I’d have to pick the French press travel mug from Barefoot Coffee Roasters. I’ve developed a habit of bringing it to the office most days (I also get plenty of comments on it). I grind some fresh beans into it before leaving for work in the morning — storing some extra grinds in the hidden compartment at the bottom. It makes truly good coffee quite convenient and portable. [...]

]]> http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2006/12/barefoot-coffee-roasters/#comment-732 Espresso News and Reviews - TheShot.coffeeratings.com » Santa Clara: Finding the coffee shop that’s right for you Fri, 09 Feb 2007 01:31:35 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=331#comment-732 [...] Ah, yes — the old “All coffees are created equal, but how about those curtains?!” trap. (I’m reminded of the punchline to the old restaurant-on-the-moon joke: “Good food, but no atmosphere.”) The article mentions the usual suspects plus Mission City Coffee Roasting Co., City Lights Espresso, and the Cocola Bakery on Santana Row (sister to the Cocola Bakery in the San Francisco Centre). But it is a moral outrage that the author makes no mention of Barefoot — even if it’s not about the atmosphere. [...] [...] Ah, yes — the old “All coffees are created equal, but how about those curtains?!” trap. (I’m reminded of the punchline to the old restaurant-on-the-moon joke: “Good food, but no atmosphere.”) The article mentions the usual suspects plus Mission City Coffee Roasting Co., City Lights Espresso, and the Cocola Bakery on Santana Row (sister to the Cocola Bakery in the San Francisco Centre). But it is a moral outrage that the author makes no mention of Barefoot — even if it’s not about the atmosphere. [...]

]]> http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2006/12/barefoot-coffee-roasters/#comment-491 Espresso News and Reviews - TheShot.coffeeratings.com » Espresso done right is intense — a full-bodied, stop-time moment to savor Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:36:40 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=331#comment-491 [...] However, I am in less agreement with his “aversion to robusta” argument. Sure, robusta is generally a cheaper grade coffee that many American retailers tend to avoid on this criteria alone. And the right percentage of good-quality robusta in an espresso blend can make a huge difference in an espresso’s volume of crema, the richness of its aroma, and the breadth of its flavor profile. But I’ve also had astounding single-bean espresso shots that have blown blends out of the water. [...] [...] However, I am in less agreement with his “aversion to robusta” argument. Sure, robusta is generally a cheaper grade coffee that many American retailers tend to avoid on this criteria alone. And the right percentage of good-quality robusta in an espresso blend can make a huge difference in an espresso’s volume of crema, the richness of its aroma, and the breadth of its flavor profile. But I’ve also had astounding single-bean espresso shots that have blown blends out of the water. [...]

]]> http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2006/12/barefoot-coffee-roasters/#comment-431 Barefoot Coffee Roasters, Inc. -Artisan Roasters » Blog Archive » Coffeeratings.com gets happy coffee Mon, 01 Jan 2007 22:36:51 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=331#comment-431 [...] CoffeeRatings.com pays the ‘foot a visit.  http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2006/12/barefoot-coffee-roasters/ here is a small excerpt from their blog site. Visit them and read the rest and make sure to check out the sweet reviews on our coffee pals at Ritual and Blue Bottle. –One of those gems is Barefoot Coffee Roasters — three-time winner for best coffee in the local free weekly, Metro (and one of those rare occasions where a popularity contest gets it right). Despite all my peripheral encounters with Barefoot and its well-deserved accolades, I finally paid my first visit this week. [...] [...] CoffeeRatings.com pays the ‘foot a visit.  http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2006/12/barefoot-coffee-roasters/ here is a small excerpt from their blog site. Visit them and read the rest and make sure to check out the sweet reviews on our coffee pals at Ritual and Blue Bottle. –One of those gems is Barefoot Coffee Roasters — three-time winner for best coffee in the local free weekly, Metro (and one of those rare occasions where a popularity contest gets it right). Despite all my peripheral encounters with Barefoot and its well-deserved accolades, I finally paid my first visit this week. [...]

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