Coffee and Milk: The Basics. Barista 101 is Back!
Update: as of midnight on April 28th, the class has been filled. Sorry if you missed it! Stay tuned for news about then next one. Your education docket has increased yet again: get your first shot at...
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Voluto Turns 3!, Bar Marco, and Unblurred
Sooooo, this is a big week for Commonplace Voluto. On May 1st, we’re celebrating all day -with you!- by having some special deals. If you follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and check out our Facebook...
View ArticleAnother Day, Another…
Before we get to the rest of the content of this particular post, we just wanna put this out there: we recognize that it can be awkward, raised eyebrows if you will, to do the #humblebrag. Posting...
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Put the lime in the coconut…
Recently at Voluto, Morgan was feeling the creative juices flowing and thinking about something to drink with coffee. Like, in coffee. Perhaps inspired by one of the [thankfully] few 90 degree days...
View ArticleThere’s a Coffee Rebellion Afoot!
When we were approached by The Coffee Rebel’s to be a part of their subscription service, we were honored! They only offer specialty coffee roasters, with the desire to give subscribers a wide array of...
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Pittsburgh Specialty Coffee Week IS. COMING.
October 19-25, 2015 In five weeks, we’re celebrating coffee! We don’t like coffee, we are obsessed with it. The art of the steaming milk and the pour; the finesse of dialing in an espresso to taste...
View ArticleEspresso: More than an ingredient for lattes.
Espresso is not unique in its robust form and function, but it isn’t always appreciated: In the US, it is often seen as the foundation for our cappuccino, paired with milk and steamed to a “foam”. Or,...
View ArticleThanks for a great Coffee Week, Pittsburgh!
Wow, what a great time we had with y’all at #PSCW15 last week! It was an honor and joy to share espresso with you, dialog about coffee sourcing, and caffeinate your liquor. It was likewise awesome to...
View ArticleBarista 201 Course: Indiana Goes Into the Sophomore Year
For those that may have joined Keely or one of our other staff for the Barista level one class, we have now opened up more learning. Tonight, we’ll host 5 participants who got their introductory course...
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Guest Barista Highlight: Matt Gebis from Espresso a’Mano!
Matt and his wife on their honeymoon. Although he doesn’t get to stand behind the bar as much as he wants, TJ still loves working the coffee. And if you know TJ, you also know of his love and care for...
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