How the Pacific Northwest Became a Coffee Paradise
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Thanks to its soggy climate, its people’s proclivity for hanging out in cafes, and the local love for mood-modifying substances, the Pacific Northwest has shaped and influenced global coffee culture for more than 50 years. It’s the birthplace of America’s obsession with the espresso shot, its ongoing love affair with cold brew, and its underlying ethos of cafe cool. You can taste it in the streets, rising like so much cappuccino foam. Across state lines and generations, visionary entrepreneurs and artisans have built the Pacific Northwest into a globally recognized hub for coffee quality, technological innovation, and espresso bar culture.
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A great-tasting cup of coffee calls for more than just high-quality beans. You’re also going to need the right tools.
Whether you’re only getting started on your coffee-making journey or experienced enough to moonlight as a barista, making sense of all the coffee equipment on the market can be overwhelming.
So, we asked a handful of experts to share their most prized home coffee-making appliances and accessories.
It s 6:15 a.m. on Day 350 of the coronavirus pandemic. You wake up groggy and stumble to the kitchen, desperate for the jolt that only coffee can provide. But where are the beans? The grinder? What even is a cup?
Maybe if you had a coffee subscription service, things would be a little easier.
From affordable to exclusive, we found nearly two dozen independent companies in Los Angeles and Orange counties offering coffee subscriptions and clubs. Some have multiple cafes while others sell directly to customers without a brick-and-mortar space. One club features a rotating selection of local roasters, including several that don t offer their own subscriptions. Still not satisfied? Southern California brands Groundwork, Cafecito Organico and Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders also boast bean clubs.