We’re very excited to partner up with PACA (Pittsburgh Area Coffee Association) in providing you a night of caffeine overload and a sensory experience for your palates… (Bananas will hopefully be provided to soak up your jitters). If you shy away from espresso because of your misconceptions, or perhaps that last shot pulled for you tasted like cigarette butts ( I’ve been served something very similar), or you just have been dying to get your tongue acquainted with a spro that normally isn’t found in Pittsburgh, don’t miss this opportunity!
Starting at 7PM, a line up of grinders & hoppers filled with various espressos (blends & single origin) from local and national roasters will be waiting and ready to impress. You’ll also have the opportunity to discuss and learn more about this beverage with members of PACA & Voluto Coffee, and meet other fanatics and coffee geeks alike.
Recap: What: Sprodown, spro & lots of it. Where: Voluto Coffee 5467 Penn Avenue, near the Pittsburgh Glass Center. PARKING IN REAR What Time: 7PM Who’s invited: Anyone with a “spro” tooth or game for being coffeed out. Cost: Free, although a $5 donation is suggested and extremely appreciated Disclaimer: You are attending this event at your own risk. We will not be medically responsible if you’re unable to handle your jitters. As with ETOH, there is probably a limit to how much caffeine your body can tolerate before you start feeling its effect. If you appear intoxicated, we may refuse to serve you any more spro. WE'RE JUST KIDDING HERE GUYS. READ RICH'S COMMENT FROM ALDO COFFEE BELOW
Guys, you're gonna scare people. It would take about three demitasse of espresso (~100g) to equal the caffeine in a 12oz cup of Starbucks drip brew (~300g).
If someone can handle three 12oz cups of coffee, they can run the gamut of all the espressos available.
Besides, it's about the taste, not the caffeine, right?
Looking forward to it.
Posted by: Rich W | June 16, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Of course...we're just messing around. C'mon, it's all in fun. there's a misconception right there eh...thanks for clearing that one for everyone!
Posted by: Amelie | June 16, 2009 at 12:36 PM