Posts from ‘October, 2008’

Phinally!!!!!

From Bob Benck, B&B Roaster and Phillies Fan:
First a little history lesson. My dad, my sister and I had Phillies season tickets in 1979, 80, and 81. The Phils took the prize in 1980. So I felt it only appropriate that 28 years later me, my dad and my sister’s kids will be hoping for [...]

An Hour of Tasting Apples

Last week I organized a casual apple tasting for staff here at the Olympia Roastery. I had some vintage cider apple varieties from a project my partner and I were working on at home and felt compelled to share that with my palate driven co-workers. To add to the fun I included several apples from [...]

Hyped for Holiday Blend!

Woo-hoo!! November 3rd - the first offer day for Holiday Blend - is right around the corner!  I was just taking a look back at some of the things said about Holiday Blend in ‘07.  This came from some Oly/Atl exchange cupping notes in early December:
“Bananas Foster like.  Banana-nut bread, carmel and rum spice - FESTIVE! “
Then these notes [...]