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- Aeropress Brewing
– The Aeropress makes a really good cup of coffee … easily. Here are the basic steps we use on our Aeropress. There are so many great ways to make coffee on this brewer. Check it out and explore.
- Home Espresso
– Making espresso at home takes some technique. There is not one right way to do pull a shot or steam milk. This video gives an overview of how to pull a shot and what to look for when steaming milk. Attend our Home Espresso classes to get more in depth
- Pour Over Dripper Brewing
– The Hario dripper makes a really good cup of coffee … easily. There is not one right recipe when using this brew method. This is what we recommend when dripping a cup of Taylor Maid Farms coffee.
EMPLOYEE PROFILE: ALISSE MCBRATNEY
Alisse McBratney has been working at Taylor Maid Farms for 6 months now. She is the Head of Retail Operations & Donations, as well as a barista extraordinaire. She has been in the coffee industry for 10 years; her coworkers nicknamed her “Coffee Goddess.” She’s also a member of the Barista Guild of America. She grew up in Orange County, but has lived in beautiful Sonoma County for 7 years now. She is the hard-working mom of 3 kids—ages 2, 5, and 14—and is involved in the Summerfield Waldorf School that they attend. She is a self-proclaimed ‘tree-hugger’ and pagan. She loves music and plays guitar as well as used to write her own songs. Her enthusiasm for making quality espresso drinks and knowledge of managing a café make her a great addition to the team as we get ready to move into the Barlow.