Hines Coffee to the rescue

I just received and responded to the email quoted below, and the timing couldn't be better! As a non-starbucks drinking, coffee snob, I've grown accustomed to a certain level of quality when it comes to my morning coffee fix.

Over the past few years, I've grown accustomed to the stellar quality of the beans coming out of the old school German roaster, the variety of amazing beans they acquire, and the impecably prepared espresso drinks, shots, swill, and baked goods that the folks over at Hines Coffee offer up here in Seattle's Eastlake neighborhood.

Since Hines closed up shop back on August 31, I've been pulling shots for my morning americano from my Rancillio Silva Grinder & Espresso machine, which I might add, make for a pretty comparable triple tall americano (in my case a quad), but it's not the same as how they do it down there at Hines with their mammoth La Marchiassa espresso machine.

Luckily I was able to snag a pound of 'spro beans from Hines just before they closed up their old digs...For those who aren't up on the latest happenings in the Eastlake area, the building that Hines Coffee and Porta (greek restaurant/bar) leased is being torn down, so they've been forced to relocate or shut down. I'm pretty sure that Porta moved to the Fremont neighborhood (need to confirm), and Hines was originally going to move to Bell town, but they've since changed their plans a couple times.

From the email below it looks like they're moving down the block, which is actually closer to where I live.

For those who enjoy a good cup of joe, definitely check out this small, unique, stellar shop.


===Hello Hines Regulars and Customers --

You are receiving this email as an update on our recent move and what will be going on in the next coming months. If you do not wish to be part of this email list, please let us know and you will be removed from the list.

Our new location is at the end of block, south of our former location. It is the building behind the dry cleaners on the corner of Eastlake and Boston, across the street from Serafina. The address is 2203 Eastlake Ave E. We are hoping to have a cart up at that space in mid-to-late Oct while permits are being approved and buildout goes on. As of now, we hope to have the new space open by sometime in mid-2006.

But what about coffee? This is the good news -- we continue to roast so you will NOT be out of your Hines coffee. This Wednesday, 21 Sept 2005, you will be able to pick up some WHOLE BEAN coffee for your drinking pleasure. Pick-up will be from 3-6pm in the parking lot of the new location. CASH AND CHECK ONLY.

COFFEES AVAILABLE

SPECIAL: Panama - Carmen Estate ($25.00 per pound)
This special coffee is the highest grown coffee in Panama and #3 lot from this year's Best of Panama Coffee Auction. Much like Esmeralda from the previous year, Carmen has some unique qualities. Great acidity with hints of fruit, makes for a sweet cup of coffee. This is ONLY available by the pound.

Our rotating menu of fine coffees are $13.00 per lb and $7.00 per 1/2 lb.
BLENDS: VARIETALS:
Espresso Colombia Java
House Costa Rica Kenya
Red Sea El Salvador Sumatra
Decaf

If you have any future coffee orders, please email us at ORDERS@HINESCOFFEE.COM.
We hope to see you guys soon and thank you for all your support.

Best,
The Hines Staff
John, John, Bronwen, Emily, Merlin, Chris, and Swiggly