For those of you that know me, you know I am a coffee snob of sorts. For some this is kind of hard to believe since I didn't even start drinking coffee until I was 30. I even remember my first cup of coffee. The scene was Las Vegas, I was sitting at a black jack table with my BFF Staci and I was TIRED!! Staci suggested that I have a cup of coffee to which I replied "YUCK!" Then she said she could fix it to where I would like it. We ordered two cups of coffee and LOTS of sugar packets from our waitress. When we received our coffee Staci doctored it up for me: 4 oz coffee + 5 sugar packets. I'm not joking. That is how I started drinking coffee. Seriously. Back in the day when I would order from Starbucks I would order a Grande Skinny Vanilla Latte, with 10 pumps of vanilla. True Story! (For those of you that don't know, the normal for that drink is 4 pumps.) So, over the years my love for coffee has grown and my taste buds have matured. I now love a French Press - straight; no milk, no sugar, no nothing. I love plain no sugar added cappuccinos and lattes & I love the process of making them all. I prefer not to drink 'drip' coffee, you lose so much in a drip - the crema is nonexistent in drip coffee and the flavor is to bitter for this girl.
About a year ago our Coffee Machine, AKA, The Beast started acting up so we had to take her in for repairs. That is when we found Texas Coffee Techs. This little out of the way place where they repair coffee machines and SO MUCH MORE! They roast beans daily, they sell coffee by the 1/2 pound or pound, and they are a little coffee shop. Their staff is extremely friendly and will give history lesson if coffee if you would like. Mallory is my favorite employee, she is very knowledgeable and she makes a MEAN French Press!
About a year ago our Coffee Machine, AKA, The Beast started acting up so we had to take her in for repairs. That is when we found Texas Coffee Techs. This little out of the way place where they repair coffee machines and SO MUCH MORE! They roast beans daily, they sell coffee by the 1/2 pound or pound, and they are a little coffee shop. Their staff is extremely friendly and will give history lesson if coffee if you would like. Mallory is my favorite employee, she is very knowledgeable and she makes a MEAN French Press!
Malory making a French Press for my enjoyment.
Texas Coffee Techs is a little hard to find if you don't know what you are looking for. Here are good directions on how to get there. Once you think you are there look for this little sign sitting out front.
A wall of coffee to choose from. Don't worry, Malory will help you figure out what coffee is best for you AND you can try it before you buy it! How great is that?!
A view of the store as you walk in the front door.
Need a espresso machine? No worries, they have plenty to choose from.
A little help yourself coffee bar
Old school
They have a Tuk-tuk! How fun is that?!?! For just a moment I thought I was in Thailand. :o)
Their ourdoor seating area....Very Austin!
The next time you find yourself in Austin needing a cup of Joe, head over and see the friendly folks at Texas Coffee Techs, you won't be disappointed!
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