Espressito! Perfect for a warm summer day!

 

 

 

Starting April 27, Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company in St. Helena (1400 Oak Avenue) and Napa (948 Main Street) are offering a new coffee drink to customers. The “Espressito” consists of two shots of espresso over ice, combined with fresh mint which has been muddled with simple syrup and a splash of tonic water. For the week of April 27th, the drink has an introductory price of 3.00; the regular price will be 3.55. 

 

Served in a pint glass with mint leaf decoration!

 

“We are launching a new summer drink,” explains General Manager Doug Dunlap, “which was inspired by the Mojito. This drink is a perfect summer solution for those who crave a double espresso. Many of our customers enjoy Caramel Blended Frappes with extra whipped cream and caramel sauce, this is a great alternative,” he adds. The Espressito is sophisticated and elegant; it shows off the nuances of the espresso and is uniquely refreshing on a hot summer afternoon (or anytime).

 

The Roasting Company welcomes Instagram and Facebook discussion and depictions of the Espressito. Until May 11^th, we will offer a coupon for your next Espressito on us after posting on Instagram (@NapaValleyCoffee) Twitter (@NVCRC) or Facebook!

 

Other beverages suited for warm weather are iced versions of favorites including Latte, Mocha, Cappuccino as well as Real Fruit Smoothies featuring a wide variety of flavors such as Mango, Strawberry, Raspberry, Mixed Berry and Strawberry Banana. We also offer blended Frappe with choices of Caramel, White or Dark Chocolate (or both!) and Chai.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection released your coffee

We are so sorry your favorite coffee was held up at the US Customs and Border Protection. It must be just a special time for those organizations to perform a surprise inspection of goods coming from Indonesia. We have picked up our supplies of green beans hot off the port of Oakland. These freshly small-batch roasted coffees will be in your hands right away. As always, we carry nine single-origin coffees from Indonesia, Africa, and the Americans because each region has a distinctive flavor for your palate. The roasting profiles are designed to maximize the flavors each origin brings to the finished, brewed cup of coffee. Our roasts run from light to dark to highlight the characteristic each bean offers, and we are continually cupping to ensure that each roast we produce will live up to its potential of flavor. 

Carolyn Love New Manager to head St. Helena Location

CAROLYN LOVE NEW MANAGER AT NAPA VALLEY COFFEE ROASTING CO.

Will head St. Helena store

 

St. Helena, May 2014----Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company announces that Carolyn Love has been named the new St. Helena Store Manager. “Carolyn’s passion for coffee communicates to the customer,” Doug Dunlap, General Manager says, “so it’s wonderful that she can take on this leadership role in this company,” he adds.

“The first moment I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the coffee industry was the first time a customer approached me after finishing the drink I had made them and told me “that was fantastic,” Carolyn explains. “I had no clue a simple compliment would encourage me so much and could make me so proud of something it takes just about a minute to make. I knew from then that I never wanted to stop hearing that and the motivation to search for that compliment has driven me to pursue further opportunities in an industry I have loved since my first cup. At The Roasting Company we are distinctive because we truly take pride in what we do.  We are careful to hand craft every drink from beginning to end. Our beans are hand-picked, roasted in small batches, ground to order and brewed, all by people who share a passion for fabulous coffee and outstanding customer service. Family owned and operated, we understand how to treat a customer and give them the best we can,” she adds.

 

Born in Woodland, Carolyn grew up in the Napa Valley, graduated from Napa High School and began her college career at Napa Valley College. She enjoys cooking and baking, whether relying on her grandmother’s pie recipes or experimenting on her own.

 

In other news, The Napa Valley Roasting Company’s summer hours are: the Napa location is open seven days a week 6:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.; in St. Helena, hours are 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. seven days a week.

 

In more news, The Roasting Company is introducing a new drink---a chai frappe. At $5.45, it is a blended sweet and spicy refreshment. When tea leaf meets clove, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, well, it just works on so many levels. This is also the season for Shakeratos: for the third year The Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company is offering its version of an Italian classic, Cafe Shakerato. A “Shakerato” is freshly pulled espresso shaken with ice, raw sugar and cream, strained into a martini glass.

 

“We’ve admired this Italian twist on presenting the essence of great coffee in the heat of the summer, and brought it home to Napa Valley,” explains Doug Dunlap, General Manager, Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company. “Presenting coffee this way also lets us show off the complexities of our coffee.” he added.

 

The Roasting Company first opened its doors in Napa in 1985. It was the first local coffee roasting company of its kind in the Napa Valley, modeled upon European cafes and housed in a landmark Victorian building. In 1991, a second location opened in downtown St. Helena. Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company creates signature blends for Napa Valley’s prestigious restaurants and wineries as well as for businesses outside the Napa Valley.

 

Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company carries nine single-origin coffees from Indonesia, Africa, and the Americas. Roasting profiles are designed to maximize the flavors each origin brings to the finished cup of coffee. The Roasting Company roasts its coffee in 20 pound batches, ensuring the highest possible quality. Beans are roasted 4 to 6 nights a week for maximum freshness.

 

Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company has pursued community programs since it opened its doors in 1985, creating proprietary blends for non-profit organizations and charities, as well as donating its coffees extensively to local events and groups such as Napa Fire Department, St. Helena Police Department, Vintage High School, Rianda House, St. Helena Family Center and regularly sends coffee to U.S. military servicemen and women around the world.

Perfect weather for a Shakerato

Start by checking out our Youtube channel to find out how our Shakerato is put together! This amazing weather is absolutely perfect for our Café Shakerato. How about 2 shots of espresso, pulled short to keep it's sweet rich taste for starters... We then add two natural raw sugars to the hot espresso and give it a swirl. The sweetened espresso is now ready for a splash of cream and is shaken (NOT STIRRED right James Bond?) with ice.

After a vigorous shake, the coffee is strained into a martini glass giving it that perfect finishing touch. A bit of a treat or great afternoon pick-me-up! Come in to one of our locations and give it a try!

Ground Coffee for Grilling?

Coffee Rub:

 
Combine in bowl

• 1/4 cup finely ground Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company Espresso Roast Coffee
• 2 tablespoons Spanish paprika
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano

Suggested Use:

• 2 bone-in or boneless rib-eye steaks, 2-inches thick, approximately 1 1/2 pounds each
• Canola or olive oil
• Salt and coarsely ground black pepper

 
Total Time: 31 Minutes
Prep: 10 Minutes
Inactive: 5 Minutes
Cook: 16 Minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
 
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Preheat a cast iron pan over high heat. Brush each side of the steak with oil and then season each side liberally with salt and pepper. Rub 2 tablespoons of the coffee rub onto 1 side of each steak. Cook the steak, rub side down until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the steak over, cook for 2 minutes and then transfer to a baking sheet and cook in the oven to medium-rare doneness, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
 

PATHWAY VETS ENJOY A CUPPING

PATHWAY VETS ENJOY A CUPPING
New blend available for purchase to benefit non-profit group

St. Helena and Napa, November 2011---- Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company (St. Helena branch) hosted a ‘cupping’ on October 28 for a group of military war vets based at The Pathway Home in Yountville. Roastmaster Charlie Sange explored the nuances of tasting coffees and the world of blends with the group. As a result the group put together its own blend, which will be available for sale at both Roasting Company locations, St. Helena and Napa (as well as online (http://napavalleycoffee-store.com/). The Pathway Blend is $13.95 per 12oz bag and Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company will give 20% of retail sales to The Pathway Home.

Other seasonal news is that the Roasting Company has expanded its offerings to include pumpkin lattes, maple lattes, maple-and-bacon lattes. Other warm or hot drinks on these cool days include hot chocolate and steamed flavored milk as well as teas.

The Napa Valley Roasting Company can be found in St. Helena at 1400 Oak Avenue at Adams Street (963-4491) and in Napa at 948 Main Street (224-2233).

The Roasting Company in St. Helena opens at 7:00 a.m. Mondays – Fridays and 7:30 on Saturdays and Sundays and stays open until 8:00 p.m. seven days a week. The Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company first opened its doors in Napa in 1985. It was the first local coffee roasting company of its kind, modeled upon European cafes and housed in a landmark Victorian building. In 1991, a second location opened in downtown St. Helena. Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company creates signature blends for Napa Valley’s prestigious restaurants and wineries as well as locations outside the Napa Valley.

Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company carries nine single-origin coffees from Indonesia, Africa, and the Americas. Roasting profiles are designed to maximize the flavors each origin brings to the finished cup of coffee. Roasts run from light to dark to highlight the characteristics each bean offers. Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company roasts its coffee in 20 pound batches. This small-batch size ensures the highest possible quality. Beans are roasted 4 to 6 nights a week for maximum freshness.

The Pathway Home, based in Yountville, is an independent non-profit residential recovery program created specifically for veterans who are living with Post Traumatic Stress or Traumatic Brain Injury. These men have survived the stressors or war, but find themselves experiencing problems that are “getting in the way” of their functioning at top form. The Pathway Home program can help maximize each person’s mental and physical health, resiliency, and overall functioning. Pathway is a true therapeutic community provided in a unique physical and treatment environment

Open Community Discussion: Disaster Response

Napa County Supervisor Diane Dillon will host The Napa Valley Roasting Company's first Open Community Discussion on August 15 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the St. Helena location, 1400 Oak Avenue at Adams Street. The topic will be Disaster Response.

Dillon will address emergency preparedness both in terms of what businesses should be considering and also private individuals. She will make some brief introductory remarks and then ask for questions and discussion.

This is a new program organized by The Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company to insure that the St. Helena community realizes that the "RoCo" is continuing its late hours, begun earlier this spring, open until 8:00 p.m. seven days a week.

"We responded to requests from our customers to stay open later," explains General Manager Doug Dunlap. The Roasting Company opens at 7:00 a.m. Mondays -- Fridays and 7:30 on Saturdays and Sundays. "We offer everyone a place to go to enjoy coffee, tea, other beverages and light snacks along with wi-fi, comfortable seating and in general, a home-away-from-home hang-out." The late hours at The Roasting Company appeal to students as well as families and locals. One wall currently offers the artwork of Sharolyn Townsend.

To accommodate 'late night' business, the Roasting Company offers:
Plenty of evening parking and secluded seating
Any coffee drink can be made decaffeinated
Expanded flavored steamed milk choices including vanilla, hazelnut, raspberry, orange, almond as well as sugar-free vanilla and hazelnut
Expanded offerings of pastries
A chance to get up close and personal with our roasting rituals

The Roasting Company offers an extended bill of fare, including choices for children such as steamed apple cider, smoothies and fresh juices, as well as the array of pastries always available. The extensive array of coffees and coffee drinks includes blends created by local groups such as the St. Helena High Jazz Choir Blend; the Roasting Company also offers soy substitutions for drinks--whether milk or coffee drinks or chai.

The Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company first opened its doors in Napa in 1985. It was the first local coffee roasting company of its kind, modeled upon European cafes and housed in a landmark Victorian building. In 1991, a second location opened in downtown St. Helena. Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company creates signature blends for Napa Valley's prestigious restaurants and wineries as well as locations outside the Napa Valley.

Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company carries nine single-origin coffees from Indonesia, Africa, and the Americas. Roasting profiles are designed to maximize the flavors each origin brings to the finished cup of coffee. Roasts run from light to dark to highlight the characteristics each bean offers. Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company roasts its coffee in 20 pound batches. This small-batch size ensures the highest possible quality. Beans are roasted 4 to 6 nights a week for maximum freshness.

Contact: Doug Dunlap, 707/286-4061 or Julie Ann Kodmur, 707/963-9632, www.napavalleycoffee.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Napa.Valley.Coffee.Roasting.Company
More about the new Café Shakerato: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhBbuSnUAM4 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGzDezeKTCI&feature=channel_video_title