That regular morning cup of java isn’t giving you the jump-start you need? Time to ditch those beans and try a few newbies that just hit the local market.
This week, Foundation Grounds released a homemade blend of 100 percent organic coffee created by St. Louis roasting company Goshen Coffee. “Foundation Grounds has never had its own house blend,” commented Goshen Coffee owner Matt Herren, who described the new blend as medium-bodied with medium acidity. Foundation Grounds’ House Blend is available at the Maplewood café. In addition, the one-pound bags are sold at Straub’s, Local Harvest Grocery, Sappington Farmers’ Market and in Edwardsville at 222 Artisan Bakery and Green Earth Grocery.
The seasonal, premium single-origin coffees that Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Co. is featuring right now include organic Bolivian Yungas, a well-balanced coffee with an apple-y acidity and a milk chocolate, almond finish, and Brazil FAF, which boasts fruity notes of apricot and pineapple and a touch of macadamia nuts and toffee. Find these South American specialties at any Kaldi’s Coffeehouse and all Schnucks locations.
– Ligaya Figueras
This article appears in May 1-31, 2010.