A little bit of remodeling. Already?

I guess it's just a natural progression but despite the fact we only opened the tasting room a little over a year ago, I felt the need to change things up a little bit. Nothing major but I'm in hopes the addition of some new shelving will do a better job of displaying our products.

What a crazy week it's been and what a perfect time for my motorcycle to have been in the shop. I digress...

We've added another beverage to our menu this week. The peppermint mocha! As with the rest of our beverages, the peppermint mocha is a perfect balance of mint and chocolate. Not overwhelming and not too sweet. The kids have also been enjoying the "non-espresso" version of this drink as well. Or, if you're really up for an adventure, let 'em have the espresso! :)

'Tis the season for indoor bulbs. Bestow has narcissus bulbs and boy do they smell great! Another seasonal fragrance is all the many varieties of evergreens being put into  wreaths and centerpieces.

 Swing by for a wreath to adorn your front door and  remember to order your holiday centerpieces.  Orders placed by December 14th will receive a  15%  discount. Call Nyki at 503.208.4395.

 The travel mugs have been a  huge hit! The vacuum  insulated stainless steel interior keeps drinks hot or cold for hours and remains condensation-free and the threaded snap shut lid prevents unwanted spills. They're slim enough to fit vehicle cup holders as well as those with smaller hands.

The ceramic logo mugs have been on order for what seems like an eternity. I still hope to have them back in stock before Christmas but it's going to be close.

People are already talking about Holiday parties and such. If your office is hosting a party and would like to provide brewed coffee, just let us know. In addition to the coffee, we'll provide all the accoutrements so everyone will get to enjoy their coffee the way they like it. Just give us a call at 503.445.2249 to reserve yours.

And if you would like to send fresh-roasted organic and fair trade coffees to friends and family, now is the time to submit your orders. Orders can be placed either through the web site or just call or e-mail. And of course, if you have any questions or need suggestions, we're here to help.

If you want something really festive to include with your coffee gifts, don't forget about the beautiful Mexican pottery from Delores Hidalgo. Always festive and we'll have more next week. 

 And last but not least, I was finally able to figure out a way to  add a donation function to the shopping cart for those would like  to support The Coffee Trust's effort in dealing with the La Roya  blight in Central America.

 I think that's it for this week.

 Many thanks for your continued support and keep the coffee  flowing.

 Mount & Crew