May 2011
7 posts
Handsome Wager Update
Wow!  We had a really wonderful response to our coffee release program thing.  Almost overwhelming.  First, wow, thanks everybody.  We’re flattered and humbled that so many people are interested in checking us out.  Second, if you haven’t heard back from us, you will.  We’re trying to respond personally to everyone who expressed interest.  We’ve filled all of our slots for...
May 28th
A Handsome Wager
Hi everybody.   Starting a roasting company is filled with some exciting developments and milestones. Finding a space, hunting down a roaster, driving a van aimlessly for hours… you know, the usual things.  Some milestones more notable than others.  Like how starting this week Handsome Coffee will be roasting some coffee.  And we want to share it with you, bring you into the van, if you...
May 25th
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WatchWatch
So this is happening right now.
May 20th
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It takes a village
People keep asking us what makes us different from every other coffee company out there.  And that’s a hard question to answer.  You either sound like a jerk (better coffee, shinier machines, triple windsor knots…) or a liar (insert some crap no one believes).  The actual answer is two parts. Part one… Nothing, really.  Except everything.  This is a sensitive subject....
May 19th
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May 2nd
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May 2nd
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SCAA and USBC
Pretty successful weekend for Handsome Coffee here in Houston. Mike crowned a new US champion, Mr Pete Licata, we got to meet some amazing industry folks and see some old friends. The competitions were exciting, and I’d be lying if I told you I don’t miss some competition. So, rather than wait a year for the next usbc, a new competition is blossoming. Handsome Coffee v Square Mile...
May 2nd