Solid State Newsletter // April '24
Stories and news from our cafe in the heart of the Upper West Side
NEWS AND UPDATES
Spring is Here Online Sale
On April 1 only, use the code APRILFOOLS for a free five-pound bag of coffee.
For the first week of April, use the code SOLIDSPRING20 for 20% off your order!
Orange Blossom is Here
With the new season in the air, we are reintroducing our Orange Blossom Latte. This latte has a house-made syrup, made with almonds and orange extract. It's an old favorite and you are not going to want to miss it.
Peaches & Coffee
In March, we released a new single origin from Sebastian Ramirez. This coffee was fermented at the farm with dried peach, and it truly makes for a wild cup of coffee. It will be available all through spring, and you are not going to want to miss it! Curious about the process? You can read more about co-ferments in the special interest section!
Coffee Release: Mogiana Gold ☕️
Tired of inflation? Meet Mogiana Gold, which hit the shelves this month. This coffee from Brazil is a new entry in our lineup of high-quality single origins. It's rich, chocolatey and complex. Not only that, it's the most economical coffee we offer. This lot comes from the Cocapil Collective in Brazil. In the past, we've used this coffee to give the 8-Track Blend its unique body. However, we decided to let it stand on its own this time. Available now in-store and online.
News and Special Interests
Written By Our Staff
Co-Fermented Coffee: What Is It?
You may have seen a tin can appear on our shelves this month. A bold, colorful label wraps around the can with “Peaches & Coffee” printed in a retro font. What does this mean? Is it a can of peaches? Is it coffee? Is it… somehow… both?
Around the Web
Spent Coffee Grounds Can Be Used To Remove Harmful Herbicides From Water Scientists find more practices for used coffee grounds.
Is California Really Trying To Ban Decaf? The short answer is no. Read more about it here!
Additive Fermentation: “Infused” Coffee is Gaining Popularity—and Sparking Industry Debate Read more about coffee fermentation here!