Thirsty Spotlight: New Wave Coffee

I love coffee shops with large open spaces. I guess that I am just a large open space kind of guy. New Wave Coffee Shop is based in Chicago, Illinois at Milwaukee & Logan. They feature Metropolis Coffee, grilled sandwiches and free Wi-Fi. I love the look of New Wave, very 80’sish. If Vans (the shoe company) ever opened up a coffee shop, I am pretty sure this is what it would look like. New Wave looks like a place that I’d love to spend a lot of time at.

“New Wave Coffee takes its name from the musical revolution that occurred in the mid 1970s through the mid-1980s infusing punk rock and funk, urban influence and ska, electronic instrumentation and glam rock into a landscape that had formerly been dominated by disco, folk and pop. Our name signifies our dedication to the rebels, the radicals and the revolutionaries—those who bring about a sea change in their various arts and sciences. We are dedicated to: New art, New music and New thought.”

If you own an independent coffee shop, tea lounge, bar or know of one that you especially love then let us know about it so we can share it with the world!

New Wave Coffee
3103 W Logan
2557 N Milwaukee
Logan Square, Chicago
773-489-0646
info@newwavecoffee.com

Cremapresso Espresso Machines

If you’re looking for a reason to splurge on a home espresso machine then look no further than the AEG EA 260 Cremapresso Espresso Machine. This German produced machine will bring the Italian taste of espresso in style. The EA 260 features semi-transparent cover integrated into the drip tray. It also has a heated cup hold which will come in handy when it comes to keeping your espresso hot. The Creamapresso is equipped with a programmable button function for 1 cup or 2 cups.

Buy the AEG EA 260 Cremapresso Espresso Machine from X for € 300.

A Coffee Machine for the Wii Generation

If Douwe Egberts BeMoved Coffee Machine is the future of coffee then count me in because I am excited. Could you imagine having one of these ineractive coffee machines at work? Productivity would probably go down 15% because everyone would be playing with the coffee maker instead. This is probably as close as we’ll get (for now anyway) to a robot barista.

“The BeMoved concept is innovative in the areas of technology, design and interaction. The machine can be operated by means of a large touch screen, or by activating a motion sensitive camera. Users can choose from a selection of eye-catching interfaces, such as “drag-and-drop” (drag the ingredients into the cup), “explore” (discover your coffee in the “living” tree), “picture it” (the machine has been programmed with the user’s preferences), and a “shoot-em-up-game” (you “earn” your coffee by jumping). In addition there is a selection of different types of flavourings, including hazelnut and caramel. Finally, users can check the latest share prices, weather forecasts, real-time traffic jams and the most recent news, as the machine can be connected to the Internet.”

Jura-Capresso Automatic Coffee Center

This piece of coffee making hardware both scares me and impresses me at the same time. I went shopping for a coffee machine at Williams-Sonoma over the weekend and oh my god do some of them have hefty price tags! Seriously, $2,500 for a coffee maker!

So I wonder, what do you guys use at home when brewing a cup of joe in the comfort of your own abode? Inquiring minds want know! Leave a comment below and let Call Me Thirsty know what your weapon of choice is.

And just in case you’re wondering, the Jura-Capresso ENA 3 Automatic Coffee Center features:

• Espresso machine with stainless-steel-lined thermoblock and 18 bars of pressure
• Grinds, tamps, brews, and cleans in under 60 seconds–at the touch of a button
• Conical steel burr grinder; pre-ground coffee funnel; removable water tank; frother
• Customizable strength, temperature, and amount; rotary dial for easy programming
• Measures 17 by 9 by 14 inches; 2-year limited warranty

Buy the Jura-Capresso ENA 3 Automatic Coffee Center from Amazon for $891.07.

Brew Nerds Coffee

Brew Nerds Coffee is small independent coffee shop (aren’t those the best kind) based out of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They’ve got just two locations but despite this they have been the talk of the town because of their nerdy (and very cool) paper cups and coffee packaging. And in case you were wondering, the packaging was designed by American based design firm, Mitre Agency.

“At Brew Nerds, you can order coffee in 340ml, 450ml and 570ml sizes. The thermal protection device is free. So is the sucrose – or E955, if you prefer.”

If you’ve tried the coffee from Brew Nerds let us know what you thought of it!

Via Lovely Packaging.