http://thecommonplacecoffeehouse.com/> Indiana County's Original Microroaster en-us we named the coffeehouse "the commonplace" because of a poem written by Walt Whitman. Julie stumbled upon it one night as we were deciding what to name the shop. Another piece of writing that seems to echo the concept of finding beauty in the commonplace is: "Earth's crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God, But only he who sees takes off his shoes; The rest sit round and pick blackberries. " — Elizabeth Barrett Browning I am reminded of what happens in a coffeehouse when I read this poem. I often see conversations of consequence happening at the commonplace. A simple meeting of friends, a study-group focusing of some valuable event in history, or some other event that started out so innocently ended up changing lives. Next time you come to the commonplace be ready for a shoe-removing experience (but please actually leave your shoes on). Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:53:00 -0500 http://thecommonplacecoffeehouse.com/blog/show/92 http://thecommonplacecoffeehouse.com/blog/show/92 Guatemalan Santa Felisa Estate Ethiopian Harrar Horse Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Colombian Popayan Colombian Belen Umbria Costa Rican Mercedes Costa Rican Cafe de Vida Kenya AA Karurumone Sumatra Mandheling Brazil Mogiana Java Jampit Tanzanian Peaberry Indian Monsooned Malabar Papua New Guinea Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:50:00 -0500 http://thecommonplacecoffeehouse.com/blog/show/91 http://thecommonplacecoffeehouse.com/blog/show/91 We received the Nicaraguan coffee for the Building New Hope project this weekend. We are very excited to be a part of this project that directly impacts the lives of Nicaraguan coffee farmers. We will be hosting a cupping of this coffee in the cafe soon - more to come... Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:59:00 -0500 http://thecommonplacecoffeehouse.com/blog/show/90 http://thecommonplacecoffeehouse.com/blog/show/90 we have taken warmth to a new level. I mean a latte has always been a good way to warm one's self - but now, with the fireplace in the "couch area" we are striving to take the winter chill away. Stop by and let us know what you think. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:06:00 -0500 http://thecommonplacecoffeehouse.com/blog/show/89 http://thecommonplacecoffeehouse.com/blog/show/89 If you haven't visited Arefa's Espresso in Squirrel Hill you have missed out on a very unique experience in Pittsburgh's coffee scene. Andre and Marie from Arefa's will provide you with a great cup of coffee and a superb environment. I spent the day there today at Andre's request to test his coffee with the refractometer. His coffee was extremely close to spot on with a 1.23 (perfection is 1.3) - Frank was very excited. Andre has started to use our a bit of our coffee. Stop by and ask for a cup of Commonplace Java or Bolivian and tell them about your excitement with the refractometer's result! Soon, they will be featuring one of the only siphon bars in Pittsburgh (go by and ask them what a Siphonista is). Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:58:00 -0400 http://thecommonplacecoffeehouse.com/blog/show/88 http://thecommonplacecoffeehouse.com/blog/show/88