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Back From the First Trip of the Year
“Down from the mountains, coffee in tow. I didn’t think I was going to pull it off. Spirits high, body wasted. Off to the next country…” – Todd Carmichael
Back From the First Trip of the Year
“Down from the mountains, coffee in tow. I didn’t think I was going to pull it off. Spirits high, body wasted. Off to the next country…” – Todd Carmichael
Todd Is Back on the Road
La Colombe co-founder and Dangerous Grounds host Todd Carmichael is on the road again. He left the roastery a couple of days ago to film the first episode of season 2. Here’s a picture of his packed bags. Bags packed
Todd Is Back on the Road
La Colombe co-founder and Dangerous Grounds host Todd Carmichael is on the road again. He left the roastery a couple of days ago to film the first episode of season 2. Here’s a picture of his packed bags. Bags packed
Dark Chocolate Macaroons with Coffee Caramel Filling by Jocelyn Freeman
Jocelyn is a fan of La Colombe and she was nice enough to share with us this amazing photo she took of the dark chocolate macaroons she filled with our coffee caramel. We loved it! So we asked her to
Dark Chocolate Macaroons with Coffee Caramel Filling by Jocelyn Freeman
Jocelyn is a fan of La Colombe and she was nice enough to share with us this amazing photo she took of the dark chocolate macaroons she filled with our coffee caramel. We loved it! So we asked her to
La Colombe Loves You: Valentine’s Day Packages
UPDATE: SOLD OUT This February, La Colombe is spreading some love with three special packages available all month. Treat yourself or a loved one to limited edition merchandise that you can enjoy all year. Show your love for the dove
La Colombe Loves You: Valentine’s Day Packages
UPDATE: SOLD OUT This February, La Colombe is spreading some love with three special packages available all month. Treat yourself or a loved one to limited edition merchandise that you can enjoy all year. Show your love for the dove
Todd Carmichael’s Brew Kit
Here’s a photo of the contents of Todd Carmichael’s brew kit. He takes this compact bag with him everywhere he goes to source coffee as you may have seen on the Travel Channel show, Dangerous Grounds. Todd’s list of items:
Todd Carmichael’s Brew Kit
Here’s a photo of the contents of Todd Carmichael’s brew kit. He takes this compact bag with him everywhere he goes to source coffee as you may have seen on the Travel Channel show, Dangerous Grounds. Todd’s list of items:
EXCLUSIVE Lauren Hart Interview
“Behind every great man, there is a great woman.” Lauren Hart, wife of La Colombe co-founder, Todd Carmichael, is certainly no exception to this wise anecdote. Hart is a wife, mother, and provider for Todd and their four children, but
EXCLUSIVE Lauren Hart Interview
“Behind every great man, there is a great woman.” Lauren Hart, wife of La Colombe co-founder, Todd Carmichael, is certainly no exception to this wise anecdote. Hart is a wife, mother, and provider for Todd and their four children, but
La Colombe Workshop Traditional Coffee Caramel
Traditional Coffee Caramel is La Colombe’s caffeine-spiked twist on the classic caramelized cream you will find in every coffee-growing country in Central and South America. Called confiture de lait in French and doce de leite in Portuguese, but no matter
La Colombe Workshop Traditional Coffee Caramel
Traditional Coffee Caramel is La Colombe’s caffeine-spiked twist on the classic caramelized cream you will find in every coffee-growing country in Central and South America. Called confiture de lait in French and doce de leite in Portuguese, but no matter
Bart Brooks (1953-2012)
Bart Brooks aka Barton Brooks, Bartholomew Brooks, Bart Brookenstein, Poppi, Bartimus Maximus, Barty Beanski, Baruch… of Philadelphia. Artist. Theologian. Punster. Religious scholar. Thread in the fabric of Center City, Rittenhouse Square, and West Philly. Patron of La Colombe and assorted
Bart Brooks (1953-2012)
Bart Brooks aka Barton Brooks, Bartholomew Brooks, Bart Brookenstein, Poppi, Bartimus Maximus, Barty Beanski, Baruch… of Philadelphia. Artist. Theologian. Punster. Religious scholar. Thread in the fabric of Center City, Rittenhouse Square, and West Philly. Patron of La Colombe and assorted
Coffee infused shochu recipe by Yardbird in Hong Kong
Yardbird is “Hong Kong’s ‘it’ restaurant” according to CNN’s travel blog. “It’s just good food, professional service and a relaxed atmosphere. Yet, eating there feels like nowhere else in Hong Kong.” Recently they sent us their recipe for their coffee
Coffee infused shochu recipe by Yardbird in Hong Kong
Yardbird is “Hong Kong’s ‘it’ restaurant” according to CNN’s travel blog. “It’s just good food, professional service and a relaxed atmosphere. Yet, eating there feels like nowhere else in Hong Kong.” Recently they sent us their recipe for their coffee
Sandy Relief Efforts by La Colombe New York Team
Over the weekend the New York team gave out coffee to volunteers and members of the community in Rockaway. A group of people from Syracuse, NY were also there, feeding everyone and helping with the cleanup efforts. They have a
Sandy Relief Efforts by La Colombe New York Team
Over the weekend the New York team gave out coffee to volunteers and members of the community in Rockaway. A group of people from Syracuse, NY were also there, feeding everyone and helping with the cleanup efforts. They have a
Steven Rea: Hollywood Rides A Bike
Steven Rea is the movie critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer and author of Hollywood Rides a Bike, a photograph collection of classic movie stars on bicycles. Steve has been a customer of our original cafe from literally day one. He
Steven Rea: Hollywood Rides A Bike
Steven Rea is the movie critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer and author of Hollywood Rides a Bike, a photograph collection of classic movie stars on bicycles. Steve has been a customer of our original cafe from literally day one. He
The 50-Mile Menu: Four Seasons mixologist Mike Haggerty
This past summer Four Seasons Swann Lounge offered a cocktail menu prepared with ingredients from within 50 miles of Philadelphia. We asked Mike Haggerty, the creative mind behind this menu, to tell us more about it and how La Colombe
The 50-Mile Menu: Four Seasons mixologist Mike Haggerty
This past summer Four Seasons Swann Lounge offered a cocktail menu prepared with ingredients from within 50 miles of Philadelphia. We asked Mike Haggerty, the creative mind behind this menu, to tell us more about it and how La Colombe
A La Colombe story from Berlin
A few weeks ago Mai Veldelbo, a Danish student living in Berlin doing her masters in media and visual anthropology, contacted us. She sent us this article about how she met La Colombe, apologizing for the imperfections in English. We
A La Colombe story from Berlin
A few weeks ago Mai Veldelbo, a Danish student living in Berlin doing her masters in media and visual anthropology, contacted us. She sent us this article about how she met La Colombe, apologizing for the imperfections in English. We
Erik Cooper for Mongol Derby 2012
Our friend Erik Cooper has been offered a spot to compete in the Mongol Derby 2012! For those of you that don’t know, this is a 10 day horse race in August 2012 across outer Mongolia. Below is a video
Erik Cooper for Mongol Derby 2012
Our friend Erik Cooper has been offered a spot to compete in the Mongol Derby 2012! For those of you that don’t know, this is a 10 day horse race in August 2012 across outer Mongolia. Below is a video
Missing bird (actually owlet) from the magazine
In the newly launched magazine there has been a mess-up. In the section called “The New World Topics/Land of Coffee and Birds” by La Colombe’s Brian Hart, there was one very extra special bird that got left out in result
Missing bird (actually owlet) from the magazine
In the newly launched magazine there has been a mess-up. In the section called “The New World Topics/Land of Coffee and Birds” by La Colombe’s Brian Hart, there was one very extra special bird that got left out in result
La Colombe Magazine is available at our cafes
La Colombe Magazine is a collection of pages dedicated to things we find interesting as well as some of the people who make up La Colombe’s “collective personality.” Available at La Colombe cafes in Philadelphia, New York and Chicago, with
La Colombe Magazine is available at our cafes
La Colombe Magazine is a collection of pages dedicated to things we find interesting as well as some of the people who make up La Colombe’s “collective personality.” Available at La Colombe cafes in Philadelphia, New York and Chicago, with
White Rabbit reopens with our coffee
Pretty awesome news for lower east side freelancers: “White Rabbit just made the transition from an 18-year-old bar and lounge into a day-time cafe and gallery with collaborative workspace available for small groups to use as they wish – for
White Rabbit reopens with our coffee
Pretty awesome news for lower east side freelancers: “White Rabbit just made the transition from an 18-year-old bar and lounge into a day-time cafe and gallery with collaborative workspace available for small groups to use as they wish – for
La Colombe at the new Barnes Foundation
Here are a couple of photos we took at the Barnes Foundation cafeteria where they serve La Colombe coffee. Enjoy, art fans!
La Colombe at the new Barnes Foundation
Here are a couple of photos we took at the Barnes Foundation cafeteria where they serve La Colombe coffee. Enjoy, art fans!
New Spring 2012 T-shirts and Snapback Baseball Hats Available Online
You can purchase the Spring swag here at our online store.
New Spring 2012 T-shirts and Snapback Baseball Hats Available Online
You can purchase the Spring swag here at our online store.
Tenspeed Hero/JP Graziano Racing Team Jerseys
Tenspeed Hero racing team has posted an article about their new jerseys. We’re a proud sponsor! Find out more about Tenspeed Hero here. “Though the Tenspeed Hero boys have been racing for weeks they have been doing so in a
Tenspeed Hero/JP Graziano Racing Team Jerseys
Tenspeed Hero racing team has posted an article about their new jerseys. We’re a proud sponsor! Find out more about Tenspeed Hero here. “Though the Tenspeed Hero boys have been racing for weeks they have been doing so in a
Rwanda – Gatare, a new coffee available for a limited time from the La Colombe Atelier
From the southwestern mountains of the tiny African nation of Rwanda, this coffee comes from the Gatare washing station serving 470 individual small farmers. After years of civil strife the Rwandan economy has reemerged with coffee as its backbone and
Rwanda – Gatare, a new coffee available for a limited time from the La Colombe Atelier
From the southwestern mountains of the tiny African nation of Rwanda, this coffee comes from the Gatare washing station serving 470 individual small farmers. After years of civil strife the Rwandan economy has reemerged with coffee as its backbone and
Water purification system installed in Haiti orphanage by our partner Coffee for Water
This is the note we got from Jahan, founder of Coffee for Water “As I mentioned, La Colombe is making a meaningful impact on the lives of children in Haiti. Attached is a picture that I took at an orphanage
Water purification system installed in Haiti orphanage by our partner Coffee for Water
This is the note we got from Jahan, founder of Coffee for Water “As I mentioned, La Colombe is making a meaningful impact on the lives of children in Haiti. Attached is a picture that I took at an orphanage
Le Zinque coffee and wine bar
If you are looking for La Colombe coffee around Venice Beach, California Le Zinque is the place to go. Within their industrial chic space exuding a great vibe, they serve La Colombe exclusively using a La Marzocco espresso machine. Coffee
Le Zinque coffee and wine bar
If you are looking for La Colombe coffee around Venice Beach, California Le Zinque is the place to go. Within their industrial chic space exuding a great vibe, they serve La Colombe exclusively using a La Marzocco espresso machine. Coffee
Art on Rittenhouse cafe walls
We recently put up some artwork by emerging local artists at the La Colombe cafe by Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Here’s one by Courtney Brown, a Philadelphia-lover printmaker and painter: “I lived my entire life in Los Angeles until I
Art on Rittenhouse cafe walls
We recently put up some artwork by emerging local artists at the La Colombe cafe by Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Here’s one by Courtney Brown, a Philadelphia-lover printmaker and painter: “I lived my entire life in Los Angeles until I
Soft knit beanies available at online shop
Keep your head warm with a soft knit beanie. Embroidered with a 2 inch white graphic. 100% Acrylic knit. Made in the USA. One size fits all. 2 styles available. http://www.lacolombe.com/products/logo-knit-cuff-beanie http://www.lacolombe.com/products/logo-knit-beanie
Soft knit beanies available at online shop
Keep your head warm with a soft knit beanie. Embroidered with a 2 inch white graphic. 100% Acrylic knit. Made in the USA. One size fits all. 2 styles available. http://www.lacolombe.com/products/logo-knit-cuff-beanie http://www.lacolombe.com/products/logo-knit-beanie
La Colombe Makes First of Its Kind Charitable Alliance with Leonardo DiCaprio
La Colombe Makes First of Its Kind Charitable Alliance with Leonardo DiCaprio - 100% of All Profits from Co-created LYON Donated to Charities Supported by The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation “I am thrilled to be a part of this new project
La Colombe Makes First of Its Kind Charitable Alliance with Leonardo DiCaprio
La Colombe Makes First of Its Kind Charitable Alliance with Leonardo DiCaprio - 100% of All Profits from Co-created LYON Donated to Charities Supported by The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation “I am thrilled to be a part of this new project
We were at ICA Philadelphia: Reception for two new exhibitions
Jennifer Bolande’s Landmarks as well as Living Document / Naked Reality: Towards an Archival Cinema presented by the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at the University of Pennsylvania opened last Wednesday and La Colombe was there at the reception. You
We were at ICA Philadelphia: Reception for two new exhibitions
Jennifer Bolande’s Landmarks as well as Living Document / Naked Reality: Towards an Archival Cinema presented by the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at the University of Pennsylvania opened last Wednesday and La Colombe was there at the reception. You
Our subscription provider Member.ly at NY Tech Meetup
Member.ly a website developed for providing subscription options presented their website at NY Tech Meetup and used our subscription program as an example. Watch the video here. (La Colombe is mentioned around 1:33:30) Check out our subscription options here.
Our subscription provider Member.ly at NY Tech Meetup
Member.ly a website developed for providing subscription options presented their website at NY Tech Meetup and used our subscription program as an example. Watch the video here. (La Colombe is mentioned around 1:33:30) Check out our subscription options here.
Artist Brian Hagermann’s thank you note
Brian Hagerman, who designed one of our holiday t-shirts (click here to check them out) sent us an awesome thank you note. We’re proud to work with him! The t-shirts are available on our website in men’s and women’s sizes
Artist Brian Hagermann’s thank you note
Brian Hagerman, who designed one of our holiday t-shirts (click here to check them out) sent us an awesome thank you note. We’re proud to work with him! The t-shirts are available on our website in men’s and women’s sizes
La Colombe T-Shirts
La Colombe T-shirts are now available! http://www.lacolombe.com/collections/goods
La Colombe T-Shirts
La Colombe T-shirts are now available! http://www.lacolombe.com/collections/goods
Introducing Atelier Chocolate bars
From Fresh Roasted Coffee Bean to Richly Flavored Chocolate Bar La Colombe’s Atelier introduces 2 hand crafted chocolate bars, produced in collaboration with local Master Chocolatier Chris Curtin. Together we set out to create something different in chocolate with coffee.
Introducing Atelier Chocolate bars
From Fresh Roasted Coffee Bean to Richly Flavored Chocolate Bar La Colombe’s Atelier introduces 2 hand crafted chocolate bars, produced in collaboration with local Master Chocolatier Chris Curtin. Together we set out to create something different in chocolate with coffee.
Haiti Blend is now on West Elm’s website
La Colombe’s Haiti Blue Forest blend is now featured on West Elm’s website under “Handmade in Haiti” for purchase. Enjoy! Check it out here
Haiti Blend is now on West Elm’s website
La Colombe’s Haiti Blue Forest blend is now featured on West Elm’s website under “Handmade in Haiti” for purchase. Enjoy! Check it out here
Subscribe for a monthly delivery of fresh roasted coffee from La Colombe
La Colombe Torrefaction is excited to announce a new subscription service for our classic line of coffee blends. Enjoy a monthly delivery of a classic La Colombe blend, a convenient way to have our fresh roasted coffee delivered to your
Subscribe for a monthly delivery of fresh roasted coffee from La Colombe
La Colombe Torrefaction is excited to announce a new subscription service for our classic line of coffee blends. Enjoy a monthly delivery of a classic La Colombe blend, a convenient way to have our fresh roasted coffee delivered to your
New La Colombe Brochure
Just picked up the new La Colombe brochure/poster. This will be available in our cafes for free and we will add it to upcoming mailorders. The brochure features some of our companies products and projects. Best of all it folds
New La Colombe Brochure
Just picked up the new La Colombe brochure/poster. This will be available in our cafes for free and we will add it to upcoming mailorders. The brochure features some of our companies products and projects. Best of all it folds
Cafe video
Watch this video about our cafe experience that our NYC team made recently. Doug Wolfe breaks down how we make our drinks
Cafe video
Watch this video about our cafe experience that our NYC team made recently. Doug Wolfe breaks down how we make our drinks
Pure Black
UPDATE: Now available in 12 oz. Check out this website to find out more or this video where co-founder Todd Carmichael explains the process. We are proud to announce a new project today, Pure Black, a bottled coffee currently available
Pure Black
UPDATE: Now available in 12 oz. Check out this website to find out more or this video where co-founder Todd Carmichael explains the process. We are proud to announce a new project today, Pure Black, a bottled coffee currently available
Video: Roasting coffee at the Chicago Cafe
Check out this short video of Co-founder JP Iberti working the roaster at our Chicago cafe. 955 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60607
Video: Roasting coffee at the Chicago Cafe
Check out this short video of Co-founder JP Iberti working the roaster at our Chicago cafe. 955 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60607
Chicago Cafe is now Open!
The doors are officially open at our new Chicago cafe. 955 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60607 Please stop in if you are in the area to enjoy some of our coffee. Here is what the press is already saying
Chicago Cafe is now Open!
The doors are officially open at our new Chicago cafe. 955 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60607 Please stop in if you are in the area to enjoy some of our coffee. Here is what the press is already saying
The Dilworth Plaza Cafe Mural
The design of our new cafe in Philadelphia was a real collaboration between our co-founders and a group of amazing artists and craftsman. The result is a bright and relaxing place to enjoy your coffee. The center of the cafe
The Dilworth Plaza Cafe Mural
The design of our new cafe in Philadelphia was a real collaboration between our co-founders and a group of amazing artists and craftsman. The result is a bright and relaxing place to enjoy your coffee. The center of the cafe
Todd featured in April 2011 Esquire
Check out the new issue of Esquire for a small feature on Todd’s extreme lifestyle. or just read the clipping below.
Todd featured in April 2011 Esquire
Check out the new issue of Esquire for a small feature on Todd’s extreme lifestyle. or just read the clipping below.
Red Hook Criterium THIS WEEKEND!
This weekend we are a proud sponsor of the Red Hook Criterium, an underground midnight bicycle race happening in Brooklyn, NY. We are excited to be a sponsor of this event, we will be on hand with coffee for racers
Red Hook Criterium THIS WEEKEND!
This weekend we are a proud sponsor of the Red Hook Criterium, an underground midnight bicycle race happening in Brooklyn, NY. We are excited to be a sponsor of this event, we will be on hand with coffee for racers
La Colombe zine available now
A new mini magazine all about La Colombe is now available at our cafes! Come down today and pick one up.
La Colombe zine available now
A new mini magazine all about La Colombe is now available at our cafes! Come down today and pick one up.
Chicago West Loop Location Under Construction
Demolition has begun on a new cafe in Chicago, 955 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607. Here are a couple photos of the destruction.
Chicago West Loop Location Under Construction
Demolition has begun on a new cafe in Chicago, 955 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607. Here are a couple photos of the destruction.
New Philadelphia Location Under Construction
New La Colombe Cafe coming soon to 1414 South Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19102
New Philadelphia Location Under Construction
New La Colombe Cafe coming soon to 1414 South Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19102
PAWS Gray’s Ferry
Yesterday, we installed a drip coffee machine so the volunteers at PAWS at Gray’s Ferry low-cost spay/neuter clinic can keep up the hard work…PAWS is the only no-kill shelter in Philadelphia, and we’ll be participating in events with them within
PAWS Gray’s Ferry
Yesterday, we installed a drip coffee machine so the volunteers at PAWS at Gray’s Ferry low-cost spay/neuter clinic can keep up the hard work…PAWS is the only no-kill shelter in Philadelphia, and we’ll be participating in events with them within
Our Blends Now Available in More Sizes Online
Ever wished La Colombe blends were available in more size options? Here they are! The following options are now available online.
Our Blends Now Available in More Sizes Online
Ever wished La Colombe blends were available in more size options? Here they are! The following options are now available online.
