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. 

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.