On a positive note: Coffee helps your long term memory. Interestingly, this study shows that drinking the crazy caffeinated drinks (Red Bull, Monster, etc) does not contain the same components that might fight against/prevent Alzheimers. However, coffee components prove to be helpful…so drink up!

College grads and coffee seem to go well! This innovation with cups seems pretty rad. Maybe one day Coffeehouse will use them…

Another cool innovation related to your morning cup of coffee. This seems like a great way to wake up in the morning. If it only it picked out an outfit too?

While we really dig Katz Coffee’s roasts, if you have ever thought about roasting your own,  this guy might be your inspiration. However, roasting is tricky and time consuming. So, while we are wowed by Kupovic’s gusto, we’re not going to jump on it anytime soon.

On a more dangerous, but less serious note: What Not to Do with Your Coffee Grinder. Firecrackers and coffee grinders don’t mix well. This coffee related Fourth of July incident, while patriotic, seems rough. However, if you are looking to clean your grinder after a similar, but less dangerous incident, try running a little uncooked rice through it. We recommend that you do this every once in a while, or if you switch flavors (not roasts) of coffee.

In essence, drink up…but make sure you are putting beans in the grinder.

-FTH

In an effort to constantly bring you the best coffee possible, Rice Coffeehouse ventured into manual drip coffee territory. Because of the length of time the water is in contact with the grounds, manual drip coffee emerge more flavorful than regular machine brewed coffee. Each cup is made to order so the coffee brewed will be the freshest possible.

This will be no replacement for your daily coffee, but if you have the time to wait a bit, manual drip coffee will show you a new face of the beans you consume. Click on to see some in progress pictures of the simple wooden rack that houses the ceramic drip cones.

A big thanks to Kyle from the Anderson hall wood shop for all his help and putting up with my questions.

Carefully measured holes and divots for the filters. Marvel at the grace and precision.

Perfect fit for one large hot cup.

Oiled for beauty and protection. Just the way you like it.

Look forward to enjoying a cup soon!

-FTH

No breakfast tacos
No boxed salads or sushi
No face sized muffins

My heart will go on
But, my soul and stomach yearn
For your tasty treats

-FTH

On Friday the 10th, four hungry summer KOCs descended upon the establishment ready to devour some of those so called “best empanadas in the world” . The selection was impressive and after much deliberation, we each settled on some empanadas that we wanted to try out.
The staff was quite friendly and we quickly had our empanadas in front of us.“THIS is an empanada” said D-wimmz, sensing confusion among the group.

big bosses take big bites

After a round of empanadas, our attention quickly turned to the desert empanadas. These proved to be an astounding finale to our already epic meal. A few hours and many empanadas later, the verdict was clear. Yes to empanadas for new coffeehouse.

-FTH