The best machine!!!!!

Amazing.

Minneapolis Coffeefest!!

So glad that Calhoun Square puts on this great event every year..Have to say that there was limited good, real coffee. Tillie's Bean was the hit, serving Waka Jawaka, Ethiopian Sidamo-both regular and organic- people were coming back beggin for 2nds..and 3rds...

Interesting that some other coffee shops choose not to highlight their coffee- but serve samples of soup...whatsthatabout?? If you cannot be proud as hell about your coffee, and highlight that- you need instruction.

A little bit of coffee to water ratio-info never hurt anyone. Remember for every 64 oz of water..you need about 4oz of coffee- thats the Golden Rule.

Let's hope Tillies won best in show..

Tillie's Bean Neighborhood Excellence!!

My favorite new "crave" drink is a White Slipper. White Chocolate, Cinnamon, amazing espresso & whipped creme.......You can find a delightful one at Tillie's Bean- on the corner of 28th Avenue and 38th Street. Tillie's Bean is a two-time SCAA Golden Cup winner, and they make outstanding beverages!! Watch for a booth at the upcoming Coffeefest at Calhoun Square and taste some of the perfect java...even roasted by master roaster -and co-owner Dave Turner. Try some house-baked, homemade delightful pastries while you are there.

You might even see Tillie behind the counter...she's about 3 feet tall!! ( Tillie is the adorable daughter of Maggie and Dave Turner) See Dave roast.....

PNG Waka Jawaka.....

Yummy nothing tastes better than new crop Waka Jawaka....

Papau New Guinea at it's finest....

Pears, cinnamon and butter.........

Yummy yummy I got Burnt Sugar on my Espresso....
oh its is so delicious.
what could be better than Burnt Sugar, froth and espresso?

Bring back a good old fashioned 'Au-Lait"!

Want to try something really good....?
All you have to do is order a Au Lait , or coffee served with Hot Milk. There's something so smooth and wonderful about the pairing of perfectly warmed Milk in fresh perfectly brewed coffee. It makes a nice change instead of a Latte, or cap, and the coffee flavor is very pronouced. Try it you will like it. My pick of the week is to watch for Ethiopian Harrar-preferably Dark Roasted for an Au Lait, or a Dark Guat....

Putting Minnesota On the Map of Fine Fine Coffee!!

Fine Fine coffee.
Everyone always asks...where is the best coffee??
There is alot of stellar coffee if you know where to look....
What are we looking for??
Deep, rich reddish brew...
smooth flavor....coffee should taste like wine- it's all about the coffee to water ratio, it's about the grind, it's about the freshness....and do they ever in gods name wash their airpots??

All coffeeshops have the option of having good coffee, all restaurants have the option of having good coffee, some choose burnt weak brew, some choose to blame roasters after having coffee sit around for hours. Some choose to have the ashtray effect, and call it a day. Some our just plain coffee strength-aphobic....
check back for a list....