Month: July 2020

5 Coffee shop-Themed Books to Read at Palate Coffee Brewery

Rachel Sammons . March 2, 2020 CURL UP AT PALATE COFFEE BREWERY AND SINK INTO THESE COFFEESHOP-THEMED NOVELS. I CALL IT COFFEESHOP-CEPTION! Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi In a back alley in Tokyo, Funiculi Funicula Café has served carefully brewed coffee for over one hundred years. But it has a secret: if …

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What You Need to Know About Our New Coffee Cups

Rachel Sammons . February 3, 2020 CLOSE YOUR EYES, TAKE A SIP, AND FEEL THE DIFFERENCE. That’s right. Palate Coffee Brewery has new cups. And these glazed goblets taste like ingenuity. That’s because they were hand-crafted by Matt Garrett. The DeLand-based artist shared with me his inspiration and his loyalty to coffee: Me: What first …

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Why We’re Excited About the Barista Ken Doll

Rachel Sammons . January 20, 2020 Guys, it’s happened. Mattel has released a barista ken doll. And we’re Thrilled with a capital T. The first reason is because the official title of the doll is “Careers Ken Barista.” Notice it says “Careers.” That means Mattel (aka society) now sees barista-hood as a proper career! No …

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Why It’s Always Christmas at Palate Coffee Brewery

Rachel Sammons . January 6, 2020 I asked our barista Emma to share her experience of volunteering at Palate Coffee Brewery. A few words about Emma: she’s like that girl that Tom Petty sings about in Free Fallin’. (She loves Jesus.) A little more than a year ago, I made a split-second decision to volunteer …

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Why You Want to Work for Palate Coffee Brewery

Rachel Sammons . December 13, 2019 Yes, you read that right. We’re hiring. Tell me more, you say? Well first, if you’re the perfect fit, let’s hear about you: What Makes You Perfect for This Role You have barista experience. From slinging lattés to forging friendships with customers, you put other baristas to shame. (But …

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My First Shift at Palate Bubs & Ice Cream

Rachel Sammons . October 14, 2019 1:00 p.m. Clock into Palate Bubs & Ice Cream. Heidi’s maneuvering the waffle iron, Georgia’s offering samples to customers, and Tina’s working the register. Okay, I can do this. 1:05 p.m. A customer asks which signature ice cream is my favorite. 1:06 p.m. Well, my top three is Dawson’s Pile, Guavalicious, and …

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3 Things You Need to Know About Palate Bubs & Ice Cream

Rachel Sammons . August 20, 2019 WHAT DOES FLORIDA NOT HAVE ENOUGH OF? Yes, you got it. Ice cream shops. But Palate Coffee Brewery newest establishment is serving up more than your average rocky road. In true Palate fashion, we got a few surprises up our coffee-stained sleeve. Benevolence Photography BUBBLE WAFFLES Everybody’s talking about …

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