While many people consider themselves to be coffee enthusiasts, most have probably not spent time working in coffee shops to learn the craft. Many in the industry are likely to tell you coffee is as much a craft and an art as anything–it takes time and patience to learn the art of coffee. For nearly […]
Troubles Brewing: Local coffee shop finds success following COVID adversity
April 1, 2021 by
Since the start of the pandemic, businesses across the county have been hit hard by the pandemic leading many to close their doors for good. In spite of the circumstances, Sugar Browns Coffee was able to launch their new location on 67th Street and Indiana Avenue. Taylor McAlpine, general manager, said the idea for the […]
Passion in Production: Lubbock head roaster talks about community & coffee
December 28, 2020 by
By Barrett Bergez Since he was a teenager, Lubbockite Keaton Crane has had a love of coffee and the community that lives around it. When he turned 18, Crane got his first job in the coffee industry at a local coffee shop called Gatsby’s Coffeehouse that has since closed down. Crane said it was at […]
Humans of: J&B Coffee Co.
March 30, 2017 by
This week we take our “Humans of” series to J&B Coffee Co., a local establishment near and dear to the Lubbock community. The natural sunlight, chill environment and diverse menu makes J&B the ideal place to study, catch up with friends or host an event. “Bob Wood, Double T class of 1961. When I was […]
The Hunt for the Great Pumpkin Spice Latte
October 20, 2016 by
By Leigh Waldman Fall is in full swing, and we all know what that means. Bring out the Ugg boots, yoga pants and, most importantly, the oh-so delicious pumpkin spice latte. But not all PSLs are made the same. In the spirit of investigative journalism, I decided to take it upon myself to try PSLs from […]
Coffee Break: Local Shops Prepare for Back To School
August 29, 2016 by
Starbucks may be the coffee king, but for millennial age consumers, local coffee shops may be a more appealing option. Local coffee connoisseurs tend to be younger, with the largest demographic of customers between ages 18-24, according to the Small Business Development Center. This is definitely true for local coffee shop, Sugar Brown’s. Located across […]
Gold Stripe Coffee Roasts Something New
November 23, 2015 by
By Victoria Holloway Two brothers, Zach and Zane Montandon, have teamed up as business partners in the Gold Stripe Coffee Roasters company. They are roasting out of a small room in the back of the Skate Ranch, which is owned by Zach’s father-in-law. The Montandon brothers hope to provide fresher, higher quality coffee beans to […]
Beloved Coffee House Reopens
October 23, 2015 by
Lubbock’s beloved coffee house, Sugar Brown’s, closed its doors four years ago. But thanks to the overwhelming support of Lubbock locals, new owner Justin Stice is serving quality coffee to the public once again. A Kickstarter campaign to reopen the coffee shop raised $20,420 from 155 backers this spring. “Our goal was $20,000, which we […]
Weekly Poll: How Many Cups of Coffee Do You Drink Per Day?
September 16, 2015 by
We all know students have busy schedules, balancing classes, jobs, internships, extracurricular commitments and social lives. But when you are drowning in essays or pulling an all-nighter to speed read three weeks of required textbook chapters for tomorrow’s test, coffee has your back. In the poll below, please tell us how much of the sweet, black nectar […]
ATBYB 4: Helpful Charts for Choosing Your Next Starbucks Drink
April 29, 2015 by
I work at a local Starbucks and will be giving y’all tips about the common misconceptions as well as the “do’s and don’t’s” that the baristas wish you knew. Keep checking back at The Hub@TTU over the rest of the semester for more, and I will reveal my name at the end of the semester, […]
