Ever picked up your forgotten morning brew, taken a sip, and instantly regretted it? Most folks would agree that a forgotten cup of coffee that has gotten cold is one of their least favorite ways to get their caffeine in for the day, but what about coffee that’s meant to be enjoyed cold? There seems to be no shortage of brewing methods for iced coffee, but what do they all mean? The easiest, but least preferable...
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Grand Opening- Southport!
By Steve Schnitzler
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our newest corporate cafe in Southport, NC! We have been remodeling the store and we are so excited to open our doors to this wonderful community. If you have never been to Southport, now is the time to go check it out. Spend a day driving down from Wilmington to Fort Fisher, taking in our beautiful coast, perhaps stopping to hike the Fort Fisher Hermit Trail, a 2.2...
Coffee Cupping with the Pros at Port City Java
By Steve Schnitzler
Recently, I shared the highlights of the Port City Java public roastery tour, which included a fascinating lecture, a tour of the roasting facility, and a home brewing demonstration. It also included a lesson in coffee cupping, which I promised to write more about at a later time. Well, good news: that time is now! What is coffee cupping? Coffee cupping is the practice of observing the tastes and aromas of...
A Behind-the-Scenes Peek at the Port City Java Roastery Tour
By Steve Schnitzler
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending Port City Java’s monthly public roastery tour. I wasn’t sure what to expect but, as a person who loves coffee with a deep, abiding passion, I felt it was my duty to discover how a perfect up of PCJ is created. After a 90-minute crash course in coffee roasting, brewing, and tasting, I left the tour caffeinated, educated, and more in love with coffee than...
Our Daylight Saving Time Survival Guide
By Steve Schnitzler
How are you feeling this morning? Sleepy? Groggy? Homicidal? If that sounds right, you’re not alone. It is, after all, the Monday after Daylight Saving Time. A whole hour of our lives is missing and for most of us, the adjustment period is brutal at best. Sure, springing the clocks forward an hour isn’t so bad over the weekend, when there’s plenty of time to ease into the day. But on Monday morning, when the workweek...