These days it seems like every coffeehouse brags about their “cold brew” coffee. It’s certainly trendy, but is it really the best-tasting way to get a cup of refreshing, ice-cold coffee? Here at Port City Java , we spent time exploring various iced coffee processes to ensure that our franchisees can consistently provide customers with a fast, flavorful cup of coffee throughout the summer months. ...
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Port City Java History: Making Entrepreneurial Dreams Come True for Twenty Years
By Steve Schnitzler My Business Whoville NC |
As you take a break from the corporate grind and enjoy your summer vacation, do you find yourself dreaming about being your own boss? Of creating a legacy that you could be proud of? Of creating a warm and welcoming space that encourages your neighbors and friends to come in and sit a spell? Port City Java history is built on twenty years of folks doing exactly that. Something new comes into port We opened...
How do they do it – Iced Coffee
By Steve Schnitzler My Business Whoville NC |
Ever picked up your forgotten morning brew, taken a sip, and instantly regretted it? Most folks would agree that a forgotten cup of coffee that has gotten cold is one of their least favorite ways to get their caffeine in for the day, but what about coffee that’s meant to be enjoyed cold? There seems to be no shortage of brewing methods for iced coffee, but what do they all mean? The easiest, but least preferable...
Grand Opening- Southport!
By Steve Schnitzler My Business Whoville NC |
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our newest corporate cafe in Southport, NC! We have been remodeling the store and we are so excited to open our doors to this wonderful community. If you have never been to Southport, now is the time to go check it out. Spend a day driving down from Wilmington to Fort Fisher, taking in our beautiful coast, perhaps stopping to hike the Fort Fisher Hermit Trail, a 2.2...
Coffee Cupping with the Pros at Port City Java
By Steve Schnitzler My Business Whoville NC |
Recently, I shared the highlights of the Port City Java public roastery tour, which included a fascinating lecture, a tour of the roasting facility, and a home brewing demonstration. It also included a lesson in coffee cupping, which I promised to write more about at a later time. Well, good news: that time is now! What is coffee cupping? Coffee cupping is the practice of observing the tastes and aromas of...