Your A&E Roastarians: Brett

Roastarians

This photo really says a lot on its own – clearly, Brett loves to have fun and enjoys the simple things in life, like sparkly boots and lavendar hair (and TEA). What you may not know, is that she is a student at Rivier in the nursing...

Manual brew competition

North East Regional Barista Competition, Emeran's Brew

Amber and I are heading down to New York at the end of February for the Northeast Regional Barista Competition and Brewers Cup. The barista competition has been going on for quite a few years, but the Brewers Cup is new as of last year. It is a competition that...

Latte art

Art in the Cafe, Emeran's Brew

A huge bravo from us, at A&E Roastery, to this talented barista in Fargo, North Dakota – for making coffee that’s not just delicious, but beautiful as well. Cassandra Lien embellishes beverages with rosettes, flowers, butterflies, pumpkins, cats and skulls, much...

Art in the Cafe: Amber Chesbrough

Art in the Cafe

We have new art in the café this month, and I’m so please to feature Amber Chesbrough, the café’s assistant manager, and her beautiful photographs. Amber was introduced to the world of photography through her grandfather and her love of the medium blossomed while...

Flavor Amplitude

Emeran's Brew, A&E Book Club

Flavor amplitude describes the fullness and balance of a flavor. Iconic food and beverage brands that have high flavor amplitude include Coca Cola and Heinz Ketchup. No matter how other brands try, they can’t topple these two brands when it comes to taste. These...