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!

Our little town of St. Helena

St. Helena Fire Department

A Big thanks to all the volunteers and fine folks at the St. Helena Fire Department. You all do wonderful work at such a high risk. We are so lucky being part of such a thoughtful community and we appreciate everyone supporting us.

Getting Back to the Grind

What exactly are the RoCo followers of our blog looking to read about? We ask ourselves that everyday... for the last few months obviously. We would like to share some new information with you and hope you enjoy what is in store for you in the future.
What about "RoCo"? You might have heard this term around the valley, wish we knew exactly when, who and where it started! If you have an idea of when it started, we would love to hear your story.

We have found the RoCo phrase refers to us in an internet form- almost like a short and speedy version of us. Does it seem strange to refer to our dear readers as "RoCoers"?

 

 

 

We have an amazing new coffee to discuss! Our new Bolivian coffee is amazing. It is a heavy bodied, winey and rich flavor. The Bolivian also makes a delicious iced coffee due to it's rich flavor. Come in to purchase a cup of it with our brew to order system or pick up a bag to take home!


Here is the bottom line RoCoers, we're back!

SNOWDEN BLEND LEAKED!

Inspired by the recent NSA information-gathering scandal, Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company has decided to reveal its secrets to one of its own proprietary, perfect blend of beans. The E. Snowden Blend will be available in both St. Helena and Napa locations and as whole beans or ground. General Manager Doug Dunlap is leaking the Roasting Company’s secret blend breakdown. The following is classified information, formerly known only to Roasting Company employees. The blend consists of covertly obtained beans from Bali, Guatemala and Colombia. “We believe it’s the American public’s right to know the great quality and specific quantities of each variety,” he says.

RACHEL AMAYA PROMOTED TO NEW MANAGER IN ST. HELENA

 

 Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company announces that Rachel Amaya is being promoted to St. Helena Store Manager, after five years working at that location. “Rachel’s leadership and team building skills as well as her passion for coffee explain this well-deserved promotion,” Doug Dunlap, General Manager says. Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company has two locations: 1400 Oak Avenue at Adams Street in St. Helena (963-4491) and 948 Main Street in Napa (224-2233). 

 

 Born and raised in Napa Valley, Rachel graduated from St. Helena High School and is studying for her bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology. “My pivotal coffee moment was when I realized the full potential of the Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company, and knew that I wanted to be a part of its growth and success. I take pride in my skills as a barista and truly enjoy serving our variety of customers,” Rachel explains.

 

In my years at the Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company I have noticed that excellent coffee and a smiling face to serve it can really make someone's day. It’s something so small and simple, however you never know how much a little bit of kindness and great coffee can brighten someone’s day or keep it positive.

 

“We are a distinctive group here at the Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company,” Rachel continues. “We offer small batch, boutique coffee in an area full of vineyards! Our staff are all knowledgeable and still fun-loving and we like to keep our customers in the loop by roasting during business hours and having our roastmaster available for questions and insight. It is important to us to be connected to our customers. This is a family run operation and we take pride in our local history,” she adds.

 

NEW GIFT BLEND

Ready to ‘gift’ for any occasion

Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company offers a new coffee---labeled and ready for any gift occasion. “Customers are often asking us to ‘special-label’ a bag of coffee so they can use it as a gift,” explains General Manager Doug Dunlap. That option is now available, at the two Roasting Company locations: a freshly roasted bag of either whole beans or ground coffee, decorated with the Roasting Company’s signature black and cream ribbon and one’s choice of occasions---birthday, encouragement, new baby, anniversary, welcome home, thank you, get well soon, good luck, wedding, house-warming, congratulations, just-because, so sorry or thinking-of-you.

 

“Coffee makes such a great gift,” Dunlap explains, “since it is longer lasting than flowers or chocolate.” He adds  “Let’s be honest, even if someone doesn’t love coffee, who doesn’t love the smell of coffee?”

 

This offering is a medium bodied blend, with sweet, rich, and chocolaty flavors to satisfy a wide range of tastes and expectations.

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.