Article by AJ Camp

In recent years, thanks to Starbucks, coffee has moved out of the kitchens and break rooms to a gourmet drink. Today, there are some really passionate people about coffee doing some remarkable stuff, and trust me, you can taste the difference. Here are 5 sensational coffee shops you might not have head about.

1. Intelligentsia Coffee

Intelligentsia shops are located in many major cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. Visitors to Intelligentsia will find the experience much slower as the baristas create experimental drinks to meet the taste of the customer. Instead of the espresso machines common in Starbucks, coffee at Intelligentsia is brewed using vintage German brewers.

2. Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle has roots that reach back to central Europe in the late 1600s. These coffees are brewed without the bitterness that you’ll find in most cups of Joe. Blue Bottle Coffees are served without condiments as their flavors are never bitter or in need of the sweet syrups.

3. Kean Coffee

Kean is a California sensation. Their beans are all organic. In addition, this company supports fair trade beans that allow the coffee growers to provide for the needs for their families. Lattes at Kean are considered a work of art as the barista creates beautiful designs in the foamy milk using the darker coffee.

4. Stumptown

Coffee drinkers further North of California but south of the Original Starbucks may enjoy Stumptown Coffee. Locate in Portland, Oregon, Stumptown also serves organic and fair trade coffees. Stumptown ensures that farmers are treated well. They even fly the farmers into town for the meetings and for viewing their products being sold.

5. Portola Coffee LabPortola Coffee Lab is a unique coffee bar that operates in Costa Mesa. The owner, Jeff Dugan is a coffee enthusiast who began this adventure in his own home. The shop includes several items of hard to find and rare equipment including:- V60 Pour over bar- Bunn Trifectas- ,000 Slayer Espresso Machine

While in all likelihood, Starbucks is here to stay, there is evidence that coffee is being taken to new levels by these five companies. The changes offered and improvements in flavors will benefit caffeine lovers across the US. In addition, the fair trade practices and organic coffees are beneficial to growers and to the world in general. Next time you think it is time for a cup of your favorite Joe, consider giving one of these companies a visit instead of the routine Starbucks cup.

About the Author

AJ Camp writes about cancer, wellness, nutrition, volunteering and family topics. You can read some of AJ’s writings at http://www.onko-sure.com/blog/colon-cancer/ and http://www.onko-sure.com/blog/colorectal-cancer/. Please note that the two links may or may not be related to the subject matter of this article.

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