OK, here it is.  Our nod to the neo-neoclassical sub-culture innuendo of the new millenium.  There is just too much coincidence here that we couldn’t ignore.

The Chronic is a blend of coffees from our producer partners in Central and South America.  It is 100% Certified Organic (yes, certified!), Fair Trade and roasted to perfection right here at DOMA with Bob Marley playing on the turntable.  It is a slightly darker roast which, not suprisingly, finishes at a temperature of 420°F on our Loring Smartroast.

Looking at the calendar earlier this month, we noticed that this Wednesday is 4.20.2011.  Clearly, we needed to have a sale, so this is it…

This Wednesday, you can purchase a bag of the Chronic online, or in person at the roastery for the amazing low price of $10.  Unlike the dime bag from the 60′s, this hand letterpressed, recyclable/compostable kraft bag will contain a full pound of The Chronic.  Fresh roasted and ready for you to grind up and enjoy.

SALE begins at 12:01 AM on 4.20.2011 (online) and 7:30am-4pm at the roastery.

Rebel.

Just a few miles outside of Portland, Oregon sits the little town of Camas, Washington. This semi-rural community on the outskirts of the big city is home to a wonderful Italian pastry cafe called di Tazza, where the owner makes all of the pastries, pies, cakes, and paninis from scratch. , The cafe recently relocated to 2011 SE 192 Ave. Suite 101, bringing with it the coffee bar, the stools, tables and chairs, and the gelato and pastry cases. Everything moved, even the loyal customers. In fact, they gained quite a few more customers. The community of Camas embraces their little slice of Italiana, and the two-hour grand opening on Thursday, February 10 hosted over 200 people. DOMA had the opportunity to meet with the loyal customers of di Tazza and spend some time eating, drinking, and making great coffee with the cafe owner/operator, Dana, and her amazing crew. If you’re in the area, stop by and say hi to the di Tazza peeps, and try the tiramisu. Thanks to Dana and her crew, and to the people of Camas for welcoming DOMA into your community!

Yummy

Dana making sweet butter cream

So Good

Check out their website

http://www.ditazzagourmetcoffee.com/ThecoffeeShopPeople.html

Blind Assessment: A richly balanced cup. Notes of sweet orange and floral-toned herb (coriander?) in the aroma. Softly bright acidity, lightly syrupy mouthfeel. In the cup flavor leans toward black cherry and grapy dessert wine. Richness carries deep into the finish, as does flavor.

Thanks Coffee Review, we couldn’t have said it better. To read the complete article, go to www.coffeereview.com.

Rebecca is now on the board of Kootenai Environmental Alliance. Talking it and walking it.

Third edition of Valentine’s Day Seasonal release.  Most of you have been collecting these little gems for years.

Original art by Slow Loris, Letterpressed by DreyerPress, filled with exceptional DOMA Coffee, what more can I say…

Get yours online now.

The coffee is from the Balcones cooperative in Peru and we cupped it yesterday…

Spicy earthiness with hints of Brazil nuts, currants, purple Nerds and Sweet Tarts.

Flavors include pomegranate juice, grape, jujubes and cranberry.

Pure, silky body with a hint of sweetness in the long clean finish.

Balanced acidity.

Oh yeah, there will be a t-shirt tie in printed by Slow Loris, check out some of her work here.

Doma Coffee Roasting Company is excited and proud to announce that per its recent partnership with Roozt.com, we will be their featured Roozt Deal this coming Wednesday, January 19^th! Purchase a $26 value gift set of two coffee blends (choose from Single Origin: Colombia & Ethiopia, Decaf: Jackie Oh & Bella Luna, or Blend: Marco’s & Ürth), for just $12.50. That’s a savings of 50% off, two coffee blends for the price of one!

Roozt.com is a “deal of the day” site that features products solely from environmentally and socially responsible companies at up to 80% off retail price, and donates 1% of every purchase made on its site back to the non-profit of the buyer’s choice. Each Roozt Deal is sold in limited quantity and runs for a limited time, good thru Thursday, January 20^th.

In order to take advantage of this and other equally awesome Roozt Deals, we encourage you to SIGN UP at http://roozt.com. It’s free to join, and they will send you three featured products per week at up to 80% off, directly to your inbox!

We are very excited to share this special offer with you, and hope you will take advantage!

Don’t forget to visit Roozt.com this Wednesday, January 19 to get your choice of $26 value coffee blend gift sets for just $12.50!

Read about it. Be informed.

http://www.organicconsumers.org/transfairpr1-10-10.pdf

and you can sign the petition here

Rebecca wanted me to update the blog. I wonder if this is what she meant? Here she is getting ready to rock the bar at Spokes in Little Rock. High end bike shop meets cool espresso bar. Rebecca was able to get in an afternoon road ride on a really nice Orbea road bike.

Wow, 2010 is almost over and there  are some things I need to cover. Here are a few in no particular order.

Moab, Utah. Penny and Wes. Go there.

Dario. No one else even comes close.

Bike racing is cool. Cross racing is awesome. Riverstone/Doma womens cycling team is awesomeness squared. Thanks for letting us be a part of it.

59cafe. A very cool business in Coeur d’Alene. Welcome.

It seems like you could substitute the words coffee roaster and frame builder, doesn’t it?

Stay tuned.