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Good times last night! Thanks to many people for a successful jam. Specifically, Jenni & Shawna of Heirloom Cafe for hosting (and providing beer), Mike Strumpf for leading/judging and Ryan Palmer for taking some pics on his phone.



The session was all about signature beverages and everyone came up with some nice drinks. I was impressed at how each team used the ingredients so differently, yet each with success. Tim from Coda Coffee and Chris from Smith Coffee won the coveted Tal Tack. I don't recall a description of their drink, but I do know the garnish of twenty dollar bills pleased the judge mightily.

The Third Thursday Jams continue gaining momentum. Each month more people show up, each month new relationships are formed and each month area baristas improve. Therefore I am putting the call out to you dear reader to further this momentum: actively promote future jams! I'd love to see more companies represented so make sure to tell your favorite barista (or yourself) to show up to March's jam at Enchanted Grounds.

Fourth Thursday?!?!?

So it is not the Third Thursday this month, but it is still happening. Thursday Feb 22 at the Heirloom Cafe. Be there. We will explore signature beverages in small groups. I'll bring a few ingredients that are consistently showcased in sig bevs so everyone can work from the same starting point.

If you have a signature beverage already prepared and want some feedback, bring your stuff and we'll make time to check it out.

Also, if you have some special cups that you would like to show off, please bring them. We are trying to show various ways of presenting drinks, but our arsenal of cups is limited.


Here is the schedule....

6:00 - 6:45 open jam, explore Heirloom, get comfortable on the bar, catch up with friends
6:45 - 8:00 Signature Beverage workshop with your host Mike Strumpf.

I'm sure we're going to figure a way to win the coveted Tal Tack so be ready.


See you there.