It all started with a love of coffee…
The Geek was constantly on the hunt for the perfect roast.. Never satisfied by store bought concoctions, his engineer’s curiosity drew him immediately — almost tragically — into home roasting.
Years later, Kevin has risen to the (self-proclaimed) title of Master Coffee Geek, using technology and technique to deliver a state of the art coffee for true connoisseurs.
Ready for a taste? Join the Chic ‘n’ the Geek Coffee Club!
If the thought of a foamy, fluffy, matcha-infused tea treat topped with boba pearls gets your mouth watering, you’ll want to find your way to Maruwu Seicha, a new Japanese-based cafe in the heart of Downtown Palo Alto. Get the scoop on their gelato from the Weekly.
Need a wake up for your weekend? The 650 took a quick trip up the Peninsula to find ten local coffee shops that roast their own magical beans for loyal customers.
Got a favorite coffee spot or barista in Silicon Valley? Let us know in the comments!
In honor of National Coffee Day today and International Coffee Day on Sunday, we’ll send you a bag of the Geek’s home-engineered coffee beans when you refer your friends or family to us. Just another way we treat clients like family!
And if you’re one of the two thirds of Americans who drink coffee daily, you’ll probably be hunting for a free cup of java in honor of National Coffee Day. USA Today has the lowdown on where to go, and which countries drink the most coffee around the world.
Nobody feels like doing much of anything in the blazing heat we’ve seen this week. But there’s always work to be done. So how do you cope?
If you’re not lucky enough to have air conditioning at home — or you want to avoid sky-high electricity bills — pack up your laptop, don’t forget your charger, and head to the local coffee shop for an iced latte and free WiFi. You can always find a quiet corner to get work done. But don't get caught up chatting with other mobile workers!
Whether you’re talking extreme heat or frigid cold temps, it’s all mind over matter for me. When it starts heating up, I picture myself on a cool island beach, enjoying a frosty beverage with my feet dipped in the ocean. You’d be amazed how easy it is to forget where you are and focus on anything from simple tasks to complex problems.
