We brewed our first batch of cold brew coffee this week (a.k.a. toddy!) It is the preferred method for making iced coffee. Basically you submerge the grounds in cool/room temperature water for 8-12 hours (or maybe it's longer...I didn't do it, so I'm not sure.) **Update: Found out we brew it for 18 hours.** Then you strain it, and are left with a delicious coffee concentrate! You either mix it with water over ice or have it "au lait" with milk instead of water. It tastes super smooth, and I will admit that I add cream and sugar to coffee (I don't mind coffee black, but I have a sweet tooth), but I found the toddy needed no additions! For people who can't handle acidic things as easily, it is a lower acid alternative to regular coffee.
As a nice move into the next topic, I was in the store this morning adding the toddy prices to our menu, and met a couple nice folks from the neighborhood, who happen to be toddy lovers, and who are members of what is perhaps one of the most interesting social groups in Kansas City that I have seen yet!... The Kansas City Fake Mustache Club
All you have to do to become a member is submit a photo of yourself rockin' a fake 'stache, and there you are! They also have a calendar of events so that you can go out and about town with your mustache. Perhaps you should have your photo taken enjoying a cold glass of Shatto Milk, or a smooth toddy at One More Cup! We'll let you know if you have anything in your 'stache for sure.
Otherwise... sometime next week is when we will likely have our grease trap installed. We still don't know the exact date yet, of course. Unfortunately, that means closing down for a day or half-day, but on the flip side, once that happens we can begin to make the transition into doing some of our own baking! We will still carry many of the pastries we currently do (croissants, coffee cakes, cinnamon raisin buns, bagels, etc.) but will be able to add on our own cookies, pound cakes, and...? perhaps baklava? We shall see. Either way, we are excited to keep changing and growing in these upcoming weeks, months, and hopefully years!
We, as you are probably getting sick of me saying, really appreciate all of the support. We have gotten many compliments on the drinks which just thrills us. We love them, but it is always nice to know customers do too! We have really enjoyed the variety of people who come in. It is shaping up to be exactly as we envisioned it! But, there is always room for change of course.
Well... looks like the weekend should provide a little bit warmer weather, so come have a drink with us, sit outside if it is nice (swinging chairs out front, and a large deck in back.) Have a nice weekend!
P.S. I forgot to mention, that in addition to Shatto chocolate milk, we also currently have Banana, Strawberry, and Orange! They are all delicious alone, or mixed in with your favorite drink!
P.P.S. I keep forgetting things! We received our first shipment from Olivia's Oven on Thursday. For those who don't know, they are a local, dedicated facility that creates delicious gluten/nut/and dairy free baked goods. We have donut holes, vanilla cupcakes, chocoate cupcakes, brownies (which are vegan too,) snickerdoodle cookies, and banana muffins. You won't see them out as they have a short shelf life, so we have to freeze them. Don't worry, they defrost beautifully. They are listed up on the menu board, though, so just ask for one!
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