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new question
Posted January 30, 2012 by T.J.
question just came in: what should we take to our friends who have a chemex pot at home, papua new guniea? answer: chemex is for more nuanced coffees, png is more bodied - so, I would suggest a real fragile coffee like Ethiopian Harrar or Burundi ...
happy 2012
Posted January 8, 2012 by T.J.
we are excited about the new coffee stuff we will encounter in 2012. we will be moving part of the roasting operation to Pittsburgh. One of our baristas will be competing in the North East Barista Competition in NYC. We will be gathering some goal...
response to the post gazette article
Posted December 17, 2011 by T.J.
The Commonplace started as a simple dream. Julie and I wanted to have a place where we could serve the best coffee we could make in a simple, unassuming place that would make the community of Indiana, PA feel welcome and comfortable.
As the new...
whats new in coffee around here
Posted November 16, 2011 by T.J.
what is new in coffee around here? there are a lot of new shops in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. these new shops bring a new passion and excitement to the industry. there is more focus on single cup brewing in the area. additionally, there...
Strada EP
Posted August 23, 2011 by T.J.
Indiana, PA will never be the same for espresso. We are getting the most technologically advanced espresso machine. We will have more ability to dial in espresso than any other company with the new Strada EP. We are very excited. It should arrive ...
new coffee arrival
Posted June 2, 2011 by T.J.
We are anxiously awaiting a new arrival at the warehouse. It is a coffee I have tried a couple of times, I am excited about its appearance for this crop season.
The coffee is dry processed with an informal hybrid (some wet process)
From th...
Clovers are fixed
Posted May 12, 2011 by T.J.
Just a heads up that both clovers are fixed and in proper working order. One can go to squirrel hill or Indiana to enjoy one of the finest extracted coffees.
Coffee taste
Posted December 11, 2010 by T.J.
We talk a lot about how to achieve coffee's best flavor - but rarely write about it. Sourcing the best green is a part of it - roasting to a great profile for that particular coffee is another. I would argue that there a few other dimensions that ...
Growth and a new delivery van
Posted December 11, 2010 by T.J.
It is exciting to grow - we continue to find people that want to be a part of the commonplace. Whether they are just looking for coffee or want the whole package of consultation, training, and equipment suggestions. It is rewarding to help others ...
pour over
Posted November 9, 2010 by T.J.
Many of you are aware of the pains we went through to obtain one of the last clovers produced before Starbucks made it impossible for anyone to purchase a new one. As the events have unfolded we have had to remove the clover from service in Indian...
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