Regional: United States West Santa Cruz Espresso Update Espresso Makers Premium stovetop espresso makers, electric moka pots, machines & accessories. www.espressozone.com   Not Logged in: log in updated topics   new posts   new unanswered   search   faq   sign up   Discussions > Regional > US West > Santa Cruz...   view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics showing page 1 of 25 last page next page Author Messages jimru Senior Member Joined: 13 Aug 2005 Posts: 25 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: Andreja Premium Grinder: Mazzer Super Jolly Roaster: iRoast Posted Thu Nov 29, 2007, 10:43pm Subject: Santa Cruz Espresso Update   After a loong wait, Verve Coffe Roasters has now been open for nearly two weeks....in Capitola at 816 41st. This is another serious upgrade to the Santa Cruz coffee scene. Great espresso - Streetlevel,  a very nice cafe and seperate roasting facility. Super friendly, very knowledable and experienced coffee geeks. Drop by, check out the great espresso and say hi to Jared, Sean, Ryan and Cody back to top jenmanlief Senior Member Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 7 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Expertise: I love coffee Posted Sat Dec 1, 2007, 3:24pm Subject: Re: Santa Cruz Espresso Update   I agree- check this place out!  and their roaster is just across the breezeway. Best of luck fellas! back to top SL28ave Senior Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 796 Location: Rockville, MD Expertise: I live coffee Grinder: Baratza Virtuoso Drip: Technivorm Posted Sat Dec 1, 2007, 3:35pm Subject: Re: Santa Cruz Espresso Update   I think the first local shop I worked at was right down the street, Coffeetopia on Portola. It's been 6 years since then, so I can't wait to get back and see/taste/soak in any changes in the coffee scene! back to top coffeelaine Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Posts: 5 Location: Santa Cruz/Santa Clara, CA Expertise: Professional Espresso: gaggia Grinder: rocky Drip: press Roaster: eugenia :) Posted Sat Dec 1, 2007, 4:59pm Subject: Re: Santa Cruz Espresso Update   Agreed. I'll be there after work... back to top skary Senior Member Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 9 Location: Berkeley Expertise: I live coffee Grinder: Virtuoso Baratza Posted Mon Dec 3, 2007, 1:52pm Subject: Re: Santa Cruz Espresso Update   With Ryan O'Donoovan at the helm, Verve is guaranteed to serve up only the best.  Can't wait to check it out. back to top GaryH Senior Member Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 2,526 Location: San Jose California Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: Isomac Zaffiro Grinder: Macap M4 Doserless Vac Pot: none Drip: yes Roaster: none Posted Wed Dec 5, 2007, 3:15pm Subject: Re: Santa Cruz Espresso Update   I got to check out Verve Coffee Roasters on December 5, 2007. Got this nice yirg SO shot. (Click for larger image) back to top GaryH Senior Member Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 2,526 Location: San Jose California Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: Isomac Zaffiro Grinder: Macap M4 Doserless Vac Pot: none Drip: yes Roaster: none Posted Wed Dec 5, 2007, 3:16pm Subject: Re: Santa Cruz Espresso Update   Large Probat roaster and small Franciscan roaster at Verve Coffee Roasters. (Click for larger image) back to top GaryH Senior Member Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 2,526 Location: San Jose California Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: Isomac Zaffiro Grinder: Macap M4 Doserless Vac Pot: none Drip: yes Roaster: none Posted Wed Dec 5, 2007, 3:16pm Subject: Re: Santa Cruz Espresso Update   Five bean Streetlevel blend is used to pull ristrettos at Verve Coffee Roasters. Very nice with fruit and chocolate taste. (Click for larger image) back to top GaryH Senior Member Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 2,526 Location: San Jose California Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: Isomac Zaffiro Grinder: Macap M4 Doserless Vac Pot: none Drip: yes Roaster: none Posted Wed Dec 5, 2007, 3:17pm Subject: Re: Santa Cruz Espresso Update   Naked espresso pour. Maybe someone can explain what makes the crema so dark. Real nice tasting shot. (Click for larger image) back to top GaryH Senior Member Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 2,526 Location: San Jose California Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: Isomac Zaffiro Grinder: Macap M4 Doserless Vac Pot: none Drip: yes Roaster: none Posted Wed Dec 5, 2007, 3:18pm Subject: Re: Santa Cruz Espresso Update   Keep those espressos coming. Very nice shots with lots of body, fruit, chocolate and a very nice after-taste. 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