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NATIONAL COFFEE DAY – September 29

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NATIONAL COFFEE DAY

September 29th 2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Whether getting one to go or lingering over a second cup, on September 29 be sure to observe National Coffee Day! Ah, the perfect cup of java.  According to an expert cupper (a professional coffee taster), there are four components of a perfect cup: aroma, body, acidity, and flavor.

From the moment the average coffee lover opens a fresh bag of coffee beans, the aroma beckons, percolating the senses. Even those who don’t drink coffee tend to enjoy the fragrance a roasted bean casts.

When determining the body of a coffee, the bean, the roast, and the brew are all factors. The bean affects the texture of the coffee, whether its silky, creamy, thick or thin on the tongue and throat. However, the darker the roast and how it is brewed will alter the feel of a coffee’s body, too. Grandpa’s motor oil blend versus the coffee shop around the corner’s silky smooth, well-practiced grind have entirely different bodies.

The region a coffee is grown determines its acidity. The higher the elevation the coffee grows, the higher the quality and the acidity. These coffees are considered brighter, dryer, even sparkling by cuppers.

When it comes down to it, coffee lovers cherish the flavor as well as the caffeinated boost this roasted bean gives morning or night, black or with cream and sugar. Hot or cold it provides enjoyment even when decaffeinated!

There are many legendary accounts of how coffee first came to be, but the earliest credible evidence of either coffee drinking or the knowledge of the coffee tree appears in the middle of the 15th century in the Sufi monasteries around Mokha in Yemen.  It was here coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed, much like they are prepared today. Yemeni traders brought coffee back to their homeland from Ethiopia and began to cultivate the seed.

In 1670, coffee seeds were smuggled out of the Middle East by Baba Budan, as he strapped seven coffee seeds onto his chest.  The first plants grown from these smuggled seeds were planted in Mysore.  It was then that coffee spread to Italy, to the rest of Europe, to Indonesia and the Americas.

Brazil produces more coffee in the world than any other country followed by Colombia.  More than 50 countries around the world grow coffee, providing a delicious variety for the indulgence of steamy cups of the black drink for connoisseurs to consume.

According to yelp :

1. American Bulldog Coffee Roasters
31 N Broad St
Ridgewood, NJ 07450Phone number(201) 857-4176

2. Ridgewood Coffee Company
90 E Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450Phone number(201) 493-1002

3. Grandma’s Secret
9 S Broad St
Ridgewood, NJ 07450Phone number(201) 857-8788

4. Village Tea Shop
10 S Maple Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450Phone number(201) 857-0230

5. Sook Pastry
24 S Broad St
Ridgewood, NJ 07450Phone number(201) 493-2500

6. Bagelicious
19 N Broad St
Ridgewood, NJ 07450Phone number(201) 652-9421

7. Starbucks
193 E Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450Phone number(201) 670-0690

8. Raymond’s
101 E Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450Phone number(201) 445-5125

9. Whole Foods Market
44 Godwin Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450Phone number(201) 670-0383

10. Cupcakes By Carousel
192 E Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450Phone number(201) 389-3090

HOW TO OBSERVE.

Enjoy a cup or two of your favorite coffee. Use #NationalCoffeeDay to post on social media.  Here is a list of National Coffee Day Specials.

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In case you missed it Sept. 29 was National Coffee Day , but for some of us everyday is coffee day

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In case you missed it Sept. 29 was National Coffee Day , but for some of us everyday is coffee day 

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014, 10:43 AM    LAST UPDATED: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014, 11:04 AM
BY ELYSE TORIBIO
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD

(Originally published May 12, 2014)

It can be hot- or cold-brewed, strong and bold or light and sweet, with or without foam, flavored naturally or with the syrupy stuff. At Ridgewood Coffee Company, you can even get your latte with a side of art; the shop specializes in “latte art” using the pouring method.

What makes a really good cup of coffee? Terry Jung, who has owned the place since December, said it’s paying close attention to consistency and the “variables”: coffee to water ratio, brewing temperature and the quality of your beans.

“Making coffee is an art — and fun,” Jung said. His personal favorite beans? Ethiopian. “It has a fruit taste note and it’s not usually strong. I don’t add anything to it.”

Brave enough to be your own barista? Follow these steps for a simple — but perfect — cup of coffee.

* Buy high-quality coffee beans

Ridgewood Coffee Co. gets most of its coffee from Intelligentsia, a renowned roasting company based in Chicago. For prime freshness, Jung said, “we like to use the coffee seven to 10 days after it’s been roasted.”

The National Coffee Association says buying ground coffee in small batches is best, so that you always have a fresh supply. And if you have a grinder at home, toss in the beans just before you brew.

* Clean your equipment

There should be no leftover grounds from your last coffee fix. Jung prefers to use the hand drip (or pour-over) method with a funnel-shaped tool; you can use whatever you’re comfortable with, like a French press or Moka pot.

* Use the golden ratio

However much coffee you use, you need about 17 times that amount in water. For example, one spoonful of dry coffee grounds calls for 17 spoonfuls of water.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/food-and-dining-news/sept-29-is-national-coffee-day-1.1098275#sthash.rbayxy3j.dpuf

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Ridgewood Coffee Company makes changes for their Open Mic Night and Jerry Jam Night

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Ridgewood Coffee Company makes changes for their Open Mic Night and Jerry Jam Night –

Please come and join in with some fun events at Ridgewood Coffee Company.

Please note that
OPEN MIC NIGHT will be on Mondays
Jerry Jam Night will be on Thursday

do not miss these great evenings at the Ridgewood Coffee Company
90 E. Ridgewood Ave.
201-493-1002

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North Jersey coffee shops brew new ideas to compete with larger chains

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North Jersey coffee shops brew new ideas to compete with larger chains
MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2014    LAST UPDATED: MONDAY JANUARY 20, 2014, 3:15 PM
BY  ANDREW WYRICH
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD

Local coffee shops can’t compete with the big chains on visibility, marketing and brand-name recognition. But what really counts, they say, is what’s in the cup, and that’s where they think they can hold their own.

North Jersey coffee shop owners are spending more time — and money — focusing on getting better coffee beans, and sometimes roasting their own. And they’re also reaching out into their communities, building relationships, name recognition and their own brand of loyalty with their best customers.

It isn’t easy, in a saturated market where the big name retailers like Starbucks, with 47 stores in Bergen and Passaic counties, and Dunkin’ Donuts, with 50, seem to be on every corner. They’re competing for an ever-increasing number of people seeking their daily caffeine fix. The National Coffee Association’s latest survey last September showed that 83 percent of adults in the United States drank coffee in one form or another, up 5 percent from 2012, and one third of consumers drink a “gourmet” coffee each day — or something other than your average blend.

That’s not news to Terry Jung, co-owner of Ridgewood Coffee Co.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/news/241178031_North_Jersey_coffee_shops_brew_new_ideas_to_compete_with_larger_chains.html#sthash.1kpyuRUm.dpuf