Posted by Gerben Engelkes

I’ve installed some coffee plants in the store for some more atmosphere. The one in the window will be my little experiment. I want to make it bloom, so I bought a special lamp that helps him grow. With some extra TLC hopefully it will become larger and small blooms will pop up....

Posted by Gerben Engelkes

Back on the grinder; Little Green Bag. 50% Ethiopia Harfusa 25% Kenya Zahabu Peaberry 25% Costa Rica Lomos al Rio We’ve had this one around mid july already. It still has the great chocolate mouthfeel, orange acidity and nutty taste. It seems like it is more clear then the last time and I think it’s because we changed the water filter. We still...

Posted by Gerben Engelkes

I’ve updated the section of the specials. The Kochere is now on, also the Kenya AA Top Guama is available for filter. A great addition to the Costa...

Posted by Gerben Engelkes

Thanks to Christian from Copenhagen, we’ve obtained some Secret Stash for filter from our friends at Coffee Collective! Check the Guest Roast page for the lowdown on the Guatamala El Diamante, Kenya Kieni and Kenya Gitchiaini! Filter only, no retail!

Posted by Gerben Engelkes

Last monday, Black & Bloom was present at the Infomarket at the Keiweek. We’ve set up a stand with a Kees van der Westen Mirage espressomachine and a mobile brewbar. Right from the start, the brewbar was slammed but Nick Stevens (aka Clogish) kept his cool and produced some great brews. We served the Ethiopia Sidamo Shakisa from HeadFirst Coffee...