Here is an interesting tid-bit of the day:
Chatting with a new online customer. She then volunteers on how she heard of Catahoula Coffee…… While watching “Chelsea Lately”…Chelsea begins to say how her and Reese Witherspoon got all Jacked up on all the Catahoula Coffee being brewed on set while filming “This Means War!”. Great little plugged, eh!!
Love to send her some coffee………
MEL is “for hire” for private gigs…whether it be a Corp Gig, Wedding or even a BBQ.
Contact Timber for more info: timber@catahoulacoffee.com
It’s going to be a BEAUTIFUL day on the Solano Stroll tomorrow. Come On Out!!! Catahoula Coffee will be on Top of Solano (by Andronicos) serving up Espresso, Drip Coffee and Fresh Cold Brew drinks. Stop by and say…Hi!
For those folks who are awaiting their Monthly Shipment…here is what is coming. We have been continually behind in roasting….I guess I need to move up the delivery date of the new…and BIGGER roaster.
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Hi Folks….Need to finish the new website…it is getting close. I hope this site will be more interactive..thus keeping you informed of what coffees are coming into season and out of season.
Also, we just roasted Jamaica Blue Mountain……Get it while you can. $40/lb or $23/half.
100% Jamaica Blue Mountain…
Thanks again….. timber
Well……Look who has gone all “Green” on you.
I am happy to say, Catahoula Coffee Company has committed to buy all of our energy needs (Electricity) from 100% Renewable Sources.
Catahoula Coffee buy its electricity from 100% Renewable Sources
Catahouligan Expresso – April 2013
My Fellow Catahouligans…..
Due to a rash of computer glitches, lost data,….recovering of said data and getting my butt in gear it is now time to craft a new newsletter to you. I just hope the email list is intact…or I will back at square one. Yesh!! I am really amazed at the number of folks who mentioned, and who were peeved, they have not received their Catahouligan Expresso Newsletter lately. Let’s hope this works!!
I am planning to post this to http://www.catahoulacoffee.wordpress.com and only send you a link to view this newsletter. This will make it easier to read and to allow you bookmark my blog.
What’s New:
Customer Appreciation Day: Sunday April 21 – 10am to 3pm
Mark your calendars. It’s a Party in the Parking Lot. There will be Free Coffee, Food, Music and Festivities that include a Car Meet and a Petting Zoo!! Merry Maids next door will have their company picnic…so there will be a Jumpy Gym. YoooHoo!!
Gary Rosenberg will be playing classic hits while Little Explorers will be setting up a Mobile Petting Zoo behind Catahoula Coffee. (And enuff of the “Oh, a petting zoo in Richmond…what will you have; a rabid raccoon, a couple of pitbulls and some of the wild turkeys that roam the neighborhood!?” No Little Explores is a great company who provides farm animals… including Alpacas. http://www.littleexplorerspettingzoo.com
Catahoula Annex will be set up in the MEL.
Parking will be tough (since both parking lots will be busy)….so walk, ride or skip on down. Parking can be found close by on side streets or at Mel’s Mufflers and The Pup Hut.
The two main goals for Customer Appreciation Day are 1) Community and 2) to say thanks to all of you who have so supported Catahoula Coffee Company. Again…Thank You!!
Rumor: I heard there might be a tasting of Ridgeback Beer…..check out the MEL…..The MEL may know????
Fun for the whole family
2013 SFGate Best of Bay:
Last year I felt I kind’a pandered for votes in winning the 2012 SFGate Best of Bay for our coffee. I was little torn about it, plus having my data base complete junked up did it make it easy to get the word out. So the final results of 2013….Catahoula Coffee did not win. To make matters worse…Catahoula Coffee finished behind a strip club. (Seriously, it is a drive up hut with girls whose dress code is barely a bikini!!!) We at Catahoula Coffee take this “threat” extremely serious…thus we will need to investigate this new competition in Hayward ASAP!!
But damn if I do…Damned if I don’t. Catahouligan Ellen S yelled at me about not trying to get the vote out….so next year….we will try again.
New Website:
Yup….I am still working on the new Catahoula Coffee website. Admittedly, it has been quite frustrating. I must buckle down, get organized and write up some content so I get it to the web designer. It is just maddening….I just need to find the time. I hope the new website to be one which is much more interactive. Coffees change throughout the season and I would like the website to be current but informative as well.
If you ever have a question, when ordering on from the website, please do not hesitate to email me directly and ask. http://www.timber@catahoulacoffee.com I can let you know if there is something new for you to try…or what is the fresh crop that may have just came in the shop.
Hipster Tuesday:
During the months of April and May….If you ride to Catahoula Coffee on a “Fixie” on any Tuesday…..You get a FREE Drink….Your Choice. You must present your Fixie to one of our Baristas to redeem your drink. Extra credit is given if you can out do Steven’s wardrobe.
Joke:
Why didn’t the Hipster drink his coffee…..It wasn’t cool enough!
Dog Policy:
I knew it was a matter of time. I love dogs…I have two dogs…Catahoula Coffee is named after a dog breed. I knew there would be a time when Catahoula Coffee…the café itself would have to grow up. Rules are Rules!!…..and they are there for a reason. Basically “Pets” are not allowed (Service Dogs Welcomed) in any Contra Costa County food venue. The days of having a dog camping out in the cafe are sadly behind us. Dogs are still welcomed outside.
With That Said: I am also concerned, especially for the small little dogs tied up outside by a very busy street. (slipping their collar) Use your best judgment, if you are coming in to quickly get your morning fix. Hold your little critter….or if it’s not busy…leashed in line should be OK. Thanks for understanding.
Richmond High School AP Program:
Catahoula Coffee is proud to help out with creating a fundraiser to both reward the students but also the teachers. Each Thursday, students would deliver, to those teachers who order, a fresh cup of Catahoula Coffee and Morning Bun pastry. All proceeds benefit those students.
Instead of me tooting my horn…I will let Mario explain it:
Dear Timber,
Our report here at RHS Econ Club is as follows:
Through our efforts with the coffee cart and another snack based fund raiser our students have raised over $2000 since February. This has afforded every student the ability to have both the AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics test paid for in full.
The AP test typically cost $85 per test. Each student in my class takes two tests, and would have had to pay $170. There are 44 students enrolled in the class. The majority of them qualified for a reduced test fee because of family income. However, the students elected to fund raise enough to pay for all students regardless of what they had to pay. We reached this mark. Because both tests will be administered on the same day on May 16, they are now trying to raise money for breakfast and lunch on that day.
Remaining funds, if any, will be set aside to pay for classroom supplies, or seed money for future fundraisers, for the teacher who takes over in the fall of next school year.
Unfortunately, I have had to make the decision to leave the best teaching job I have ever had because I cannot afford a family on this district’s pay, and I am accepting an offer elsewhere. The teacher who is replacing me came from the business world prior to teaching, and I am certain the program is in good hands.
We sincerely thank you for all of your support and we will keep you updated about their progress.
Best Regards,
Mario Sagastume
Congrats!!
Coffee:
Rwanda Bourbon:
Rwanda is almost gone. Catahoula bought a number of futures but supply was low this year. Excellent crop and it will be sorely missed until next season. Rwanda suffers from being a difficult area export. Rwandan coffee must go through another country’s (Tanzania) port thus delays have occurred. These delays typically can ruin the coffee. This years…Rwanda coffee has been wonderful.
Abby Blend:
Ok, if you have met my dog Abby…she has a bit of a split personality. Ever so sweet but if you sniff her butt (Not that I do mind you….) the wrong way…Game On!! Fur Flies!!
We will begin blend Lola and Decaf (50%/50%) for those folks who love the taste of coffee, but can do with little less caffeine. Keep your eyes open for it…and give back some feedback if you have any additional insights.
Mexican/Costa Rica/Peru:
Plenty of GREAT coffees are now coming in from our friends South and Way South of the boarder. Three Amigas benefits from these coffees…and is Organic. Enjoy!!
If you have any questions about any of our coffees, please do not hesitate to contact me:
timber@catahoulacoffee.com
Thanks again….. take care, timber
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Nic and his old man enjoying a little down time away from the family at Christmas. Stone Creek Coffee, Pewauwkee, WI
Nic and his old man enjoy a little bonding time at Catahoula Coffee
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Catahoula Coffee Company’s first advertisement (cica 1964)
Please enjoy and share this video with those who appreciates a good laugh!! I really appreciate all of your wonderful support these past five years.
take care, timber
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