Here are two poems that correct the false history propagated in Longfellow’s poem by acknowledging Israel Bissell as a hero of the Revolutionary War. Israel Bissell’s Ride by Gerard Chapman Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of Israel Bissell of yesteryear: A poet-less patriot whose fame, I fear, Was eclipsed by that of…
The arrival of tea in Britain in the seventeenth century altered the drinking habits of this nation forever. The late eighteenth century saw black tea overtake green tea in popularity for the first time, which also accelerated the addition of milk. In the nineteenth century, widespread cultivation of tea in India began, leading to…
About 20 years ago Illy, the Italian coffee producing company started with their Illy collection. A prestigious collection of (espresso) cups, produced in limited editions in which they invited contemporary artists to paint and decorate their Matteo Thun designed illy cup. Since , over 100 editions have appeared in their series of art designed cups. […]…
(Source: http://www.forbes.com) Ronald Holden Today’s announcement that Starbucks would close its Teavana outlets (379 stores, 3,300 employees) marks the second time this year that the Mermaid has announced a course correction. Back in February, Starbucks finally gave up on its five-year-old Evolution Fresh concept, a venture it had jumped into on the assumption that the…
Obviously you can stop by any of our cafes for your favorite frothed beverage, but we wanted to share some of our favorite Philly shops that have Draft Latte on tap. Di Bruno Brothers (18th via 5 Favorite Places in Philly for Draft Latte on Tap (that’s not our cafe) — The Daily Grind
Here are some nifty coffee related products that were successfully funded by coffee loving individuals around the world! A Coffee Cup Made from Coffee ROK Coffee Grinder https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-revolutionary-rok-coffee-grinder Handground Coffee Grinder https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/handground/precision-coffee-grinder-better-grind-more-flavor A Coffee Additive that Boosts Cognitive Function https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/coffee-cubes A Mug that Lights Up Your Friends’ Mugs When You Drink From It https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/tlinkle-bluetooth-tumbler-mug-for-couples
Looking for an easy way to buy all of your favorite Cafe Bel Etage coffee and tea from the Bissell Tea Company? A beautiful new store has appeared! Visit www.entertain-your-senses.myshopify.com for all of your coffee and tea needs. Soon we will be adding premium espresso equipment to the site as well!
If you like k-cups for their convenience–which is pretty tough to beat–and you have been looking for a comparable espresso option, our friend illy has you covered. It is called “iperEspresso” and we have to say, it is pretty darn impressive. Here’s a highly dramatized visual representation of the ipercapsule in use. Try not to…
The word TIP was initially an acronym for “To Insure Proper service.” At a restaurant or service station you would give a tip to the employee beforehand so they would perform their service to the best of their ability. Eventually the transaction shifted from before meals and services to after, and the word has not…
It has been a blast writing posts for all of you, I hope you’ve enjoyed them. Here at Silver Service, we are interested in what you are interested in, at least as far as coffee goes. What would you like to read about in the future? What questions related to coffee, tea, cafes, love, life,…
Having looked at “The Good” and “The Questionable” aspects of the Third Wave movement, let’s try to piece together a projection of what the future of these shops looks like, and what it will take for the ones that already exist to enjoy further success.
Few are willing to deny the positive values held dear by third wave café owners, yet from a perspective seasoned in business and attuned to the history of local food service, the third wave coffee shop very well may be temporary phenomena. Here are some facts that hinder this wave from carrying the societal clout it…
If you have encountered a young person—usually with a handlebar mustache, a cardigan, a smattering of tattoos, and a knack for thrift shopping—who has proceeded to tell you about a new coffee shop in an artsy part of the city you live in, he or she was probably referencing what is now known as a “third wave”…
It’s easy to get lost in the ever changing menu boards of your local café, especially when you’re trying to make a healthy decision. Many options can be tailored to fit your lifestyle’s needs, but end up falling short in the taste category. There are plenty of reasons why we associate green foods with holistic well-being; they…
Autumn is a time of rituals. Some traditions are necessary, like the switch from swimsuits to sweaters because of the gradual drop in temperature (depending on where you live) and some are subconscious like the annual biking to work everyday because it’s-just-so-darn-nice outside. Some are bizarre like the Zozobra Festival in Santa Fe and some…
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