At Case Study Coffee, everything is made with love, intention, and care. Alongside the unique drive to remain DIY, handmade, and local, Case Study Coffee thrives by maintaining direct relationships with many people in the greater coffee industry. One such long-term relationship is with Emily and Michael McIntyre – cofounders of Catalyst Coffee Consulting. (Emily and Michael McIntyre on site at Bombe washing station) Emily and Michael started Catalyst Coffee Consulting in 2013, having known each other from their roots in Kansas City. Not long after, they moved to the West coast with hearts full of passion. They both started as baristas; Michael now roasts coffee and runs quality control, and Emily quickly found herself in a position of coffee marketing and...
From the farm to the shop, specialty coffee is carefully grown, processed, roasted, and cared for. It’s come this far! Why not make sure you’re getting the most out of your cup of coffee? There are many ways to brew coffee at home. The most common being: Chemex, Pour Over, Aeropress, and French Press. At Case Study, we prefer the Kalita Wave, a flat-bottom form of Pour Over brew. Many factors influence a well-brewed up of coffee! Aside from the quality of the beans themselves, it’s important to have the appropriate grind, water temperature, and timing. There are many recipes to brew a great cup! Below is a video for our preferred recipe, taught by one of our...
The coffee plant is a beautiful thing: growing at high altitudes in gorgeous, green lush landscapes, the plants blossom with white flowers and cherries. At Finca Apiario in the hills of Huehuetenango, Guatemala, bees nestle inside these white flowers to pollinate. Jorge Mendez is a very driven individual with a heavy focus in quality. He is the genius behind this operation: a coffee farm and apiary all in one. Hence the name Finca Apiario: Bee Farm. At Case Study Coffee, relationships and community are important to us. We visit many of the farms that provide our coffee, getting to know the farmers on a personal level. This means that not only do we get to see the incredible places and people...
We like to think our shops are all special: with Downtown’s copper counter tops; the rustic yet classy gravel floors and loft seating of Alberta; the golden glow of the sun hitting exposed wood through our vast Sandy windows. But what makes Case Study what it really is: in large part, it is our incredibly dedicated, kind hearted, and passionate staff members! We like to celebrate the entirety of our hardworking staff. Today, we are proud to announce that our very own Joe Yang is heading down to New Orleans to compete in the Brewers Cup on February 3-4! Originally from China, Wenbo “Joe” Yang lived the city of Hefei, China (in the province Anhui.) Joe also worked as a...
Join us for snacks and beer, celebrating 5 years of partnership with Finca El Tambor! Case Study is proud to present a short talk from Victor Calderon about sustainable coffee production at Finca El Tambor in Guatemala. The event will take place Wednesday June 7th, at the Alberta St. location from 7-9pm. Victor Calderon is Case Study’s longest-standing coffee-producing partner, with 2017 marking 5 years that Case Study has purchased his coffee. Mr. Calderon will give a brief talk about coffee production at his farm followed by a Q&A, and mingling thereafter. There will be a slideshow of pictures from El Tambor, as well as free beer, refreshments, and brewed El Tambor coffee for all who attend. Mr. Calderon’s...
