The Best Of the Fox
June 18th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Thank You
Fox Valley Voters
We’re proud that you selected Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters as The Best Coffee Shop.
For those of you exploring for new experiences, we acquire among the best coffees in the world and roast right in our cafe. Come in and see and take in the giddy aroma of coffee right from our big, red artisan roaster. Taste the difference that freshly roasted coffee makes in your favorite latte, cappuccino or coffee drink.
Thank you for voting with your taste buds and heart! And, thanks for voting local as we met a lot of local business friends at the presentation by the Herald. We’re simply humbled to be included with such fine company.
A record 325,000 votes were cast in all categories and we’re really enthused that such strong voting tilted in favor of locally owned businesses across the 170-plus categories.
Now, learn how to make the very best coffee ever right at home.
Where Else to Get Conscious
May 31st, 2011 § Leave a Comment
When in Barrington, head into the downtown and visit our friends at Cook Street Coffee. They’re giving the local you know who a run for their money.
Dining out. Go fancy at Crystal Lake’s 1776 restaurant, or at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen, both serving delicious, fresh Conscious Cup Coffee. Try the decaf in the evening: You’ll be surprised at the rich flavor.
Where to go when you’re not nearby Conscious Cup:
Cook Street Coffee
100 East Station Street
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3768
Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen
110 North Main Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014-4433
(815) 356-9980
1776
397 West Virginia Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 356-1776
Like an intense kiss…
April 14th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Like honey...
Delivering espresso requires a delicate hand. Grind just fine enough; tamp just firm enough; and, water at just the right temperature and under just the right pressure. Then, done right like this, espresso pours like rich honey into a demitasse. The first taste is like an intense kiss. Espresso is a brilliant way to start the morning.
Morning
November 6th, 2010 § Leave a Comment
Alone Saturday on the road to the cafe. Mike is in already in getting 16 liters of coffee ready for a foot race at Veteran’s Acres.
Jen is in the kitchen baking muffins. Fresh apple donut muffins are such a simple thing. Pumpkin muffins with fresh cranberry glaze make the season. Fresh magic bars and brownies finish the display out front.
Coffee hot, espresso drawn and tasted, fresh cream at hand, we pull a string and “open” lights up. Dale, always one of our first, rolls in and settles into a corner seat, waiting on friends.
Tomorrow, we start again, only it will be darker longer. Remember to set your clocks back an hour tonight. Use the free hour wisely.
