Shaun's Blog - McLaughlin Coffee Company

McLaughlin Coffee Has Gone Retail!

9/21/2011 3:32:27 PM

Yes…I know it has been too long, but I am back with another blog entry. I have some exciting news for our local customers in both the Oakland and Lafayette areas. We are now selling our McLaughlin Coffee brand coffees through two new retail outlets. Our main focus has always been the wholesale side of the business, but we are finally branching out. Also, we are definitely feeling a push to Read More >>

AirScapes & Solano Stroll

9/10/2010 3:49:52 PM

Hey everyone! I have a quick update about the AirScapes. We now have all six colors available in both sizes, available on our website as well as for pickup here in Emeryville. The response to the AirScapes has been quite remarkable. I am glad that our customers care so much about keeping our product as fresh as possible. It is something we strive to do every single day. On another note, Read More >>

All About Espresso, Part 2: Pulling the Perfect Shot

8/3/2010 3:13:41 PM

Now that we have decided on the beans we want to run through our espresso machine, we need to know how to get the best out of those beans. If the actual coffee you run through your espresso machine is the most important factor in making the perfect espresso shot, then the grind size runs a close second. Let me start by saying that many factors will affect which grind number you will need every Read More >>

Cupkates Anyone?

5/28/2010 7:12:47 AM

I want to tell you about the new trend that we have seen here in Emeryville over the past couple months. Mobile food trucks are taking over the city, and I think it is pretty cool. These trucks are not just your traditional “roach coaches” that we have seen for so many years. All you have to do is drive down Hollis Street at lunchtime and look for the huge crowds of people that are gathering Read More >>

PCCA: Background And Upcoming Events

4/13/2010 12:19:58 PM

For those of you not familiar with the Pacific Coast Coffee Association (PCCA), let me bring you up to speed. The PCCA is an organization, founded in 1932, that strives to encourage growth and prosperity within the coffee industry. The PCCA has many events during the year, and the two events that I usually attend are the Pete McLaughlin Memorial Cupping Competition and the annual PCCA Coffee Read More >>

Website Development And A New Organic Blend

2/9/2010 9:02:09 AM

I recently had a good meeting with my brother, Mark, about the future of our company website. We are very excited about the ideas that we came up with. A long-term goal is to make the website a resource for our customers and friends to visit for all their coffee needs. Although we are primarily a wholesale coffee distributor, we would like to extend our scope to a broader audience. We want to Read More >>

Welcome To My Blog!

1/1/2010 1:58:31 PM

I am very excited to write my first blog for our website. I look forward to sharing stories about my adventures in the coffee business as well as news about our company and upcoming events pertaining to our company. I’d like to give you a little background information about myself. Although I have been working full-time for McLaughlin Coffee Company for just over seven years now, I would