PITTSBURGH, PA (November 5, 2021) – Commonplace Coffee recently released Oasis, their first-ever barista developed blend. Unlike the typical blend development process, which is headed up by their roasting team and takes place at Commonplace Coffee Headquarters, this blend was developed at their Point Breeze cafe by Shop Manager Trey White and Lead Barista Micah Jasper. Their primary goal was to introduce their community to a coffee that is just as adventurous as it is approachable. Oasis blend features tasting notes of date, milk chocolate, and cherry and is available for purchase at all Commonplace Coffee shops and online at commonplacecoffee.com.
“Baristas are the members of our team who hear feedback and do hands-on work with the coffee every day. Allowing baristas to develop a blend strengthens the connection between our roasters and guests,” said Point Breeze Shop Manager Trey White.
Commonplace’s Roasting Operations Manager Dave Smallhoover also shared that, “Balance is the key to this blend’s approachability. Trey and Micah had to avoid overpowering the blend with fruitiness, while keeping the lovely complexity that Ethiopian coffees can provide. The choices they made perfectly fulfilled their vision.”
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About Commonplace Coffee
Founded in 2003, Commonplace Coffee is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with seven community-based coffeehouses in Western Pennsylvania. The flagship coffeehouse as well as an additional cafe and bakery are located in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The remaining five locations as well as the roastery/headquarters are in Pittsburgh. Commonplace offers handcrafted coffee and pastries in an atmosphere that builds and fosters the neighborhoods it serves. Commonplace also provides cafe consultations, wholesale coffee, equipment, service, and training to a diverse cross-section of businesses looking to create or build their coffee program. Commonplace exists to bring people from all walks of life together as they seek to provide Solid Ground For All. Learn more by visiting commonplacecoffee.com or check them out on social media.
