KLLR Coffee Blog

Henry Jerome Mendoza - Creative Expression "By Any Medium Necessary"

by Tim Cox

Henry Jerome Mendoza - Creative Expression "By Any Medium Necessary"

Check out the latest episode of KLLR Creatives featuring punk rocker turned mixologist turned hair stylist, Henry Jerome Mendoza.
Posted in barber, beverages, business, coffee, creative, creativity, entrepreneurship, espresso, fatherhood, kllr, kllr coffee, kllr creatives, mixology, music, podcast, saint anita

Caffeine Consciousness: Facts for National Caffeine Awareness Month

by Tim Cox

Caffeine Consciousness: Facts for National Caffeine Awareness Month

March is upon us.

Warm weather is so close you can almost taste the cold brew.

What you may not know, is that March is Caffeine Awareness Month (who decides these things?).

Most of us are aware of caffeine. We are aware it exists. We are aware that it is in coffee.

But what is it?

And why should we be concerned about it? Or should we?

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KLLR Creatives Podcast: Tommy Miller - From the Battlefield to the Brew-House

by Tim Cox

KLLR Creatives Podcast: Tommy Miller - From the Battlefield to the Brew-House

On this episode of KLLR Creatives, we speak with Tommy Miller, a former Air Force firefighter turned beer-brewer and is based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Posted in beer, beer brewing, brewer, brewing, celina, coffee, coffee beer, coffee brewing, coffee stout, dfw, kllr, kllr coffee, oklahoma, podcast, rollertown, rollertown beerworks, texas, tx, veteran, war daddy

Espresso @ Home Pt. III - Dialing In

by Tim Cox

Espresso @ Home Pt. III - Dialing In

In our last Espresso @ Home clip, we laid out the steps to pulling a shot of espresso. 

This time, we're going to show you how to make sure it actually tastes good.

Posted in coffee, coffee at home, dfw, dial in, dial in espresso, espresso, espresso at home, home barista, home espresso, home espresso grinder, home espresso machine, how-to, okc, oklahoma coffee, specialty coffee

Coffee & Controversy: Lies, Illusion, & Deceit

by Tim Cox

Coffee & Controversy: Lies, Illusion, & Deceit

What are the hard and fast rules of Specialty Coffee?

Are there any? 

What if everything we thought we knew was wrong? 

Join us as we look at some evolving ideas within the world of coffee. 

Posted in coffee, coffee brewing, coffee equipment, coffee expiration, coffee extraction, coffee grinding, coffee industry, coffee packaging, coffee roasting, coffee rules, espresso, fines migration, fresh coffee, kllr coffee, microwave coffee, okc, okc coffee, oklahoma coffee, roasted coffee, specialty coffee

KLLR Creatives Podcast: Stephen Olmon - Building 50 Companies by 2050

by Tim Cox

KLLR Creatives Podcast: Stephen Olmon - Building 50 Companies by 2050

In the latest episode of our podcast, KLLR Creatives, we are joined by serial entrepreneur, Stephen Olmon, who is on a journey to build 50 companies by 2050. 

Check it out on Simplecast or Spotify! 

Posted in #50by2050, business, businessbuilding, businesspodcast, coffee, creative, creativity, ecommerce, entrepreneurship, interview, kllr coffee, oklahoma coffee, podcast, specialty coffee, startups, stephen olmon, tech

Celebrate National Irish Coffee Day With Us With This KLLR Irish Coffee Recipe!

by Tim Cox

Celebrate National Irish Coffee Day With Us With This KLLR Irish Coffee Recipe!

Like coffee?

Like booze? 

Join us in celebrating National Irish Coffee Day with this recipe for a KLLR Irish Coffee! 

Posted in boozy coffee, cocktail, coffee, coffee cocktail, espresso, how-to, irish coffee, irish whiskey, irish whiskey cocktail, national irish coffee day, recipe, whiskey, whiskey cocktail, whiskey coffee

Espresso @ Home Pt. II - Steps to Pulling an Espresso Shot

by Tim Cox

Espresso @ Home Pt. II - Steps to Pulling an Espresso Shot

Making espresso at home but unsure if you're doing it right?

Check out our video, Steps to Pulling an Espresso Shot to learn the proper order of operations!

Posted in breville, coffee, coffee at home, dfw, dual boiler, espresso, guide, home, home coffee, home espresso, home espresso machine, how-to, kllr, kllr coffee, okc, oklahoma coffee, specialty coffee

KLLR Creatives Podcast: Gary Buckner - Dream, Build, Repeat

by Tim Cox

KLLR Creatives Podcast: Gary Buckner - Dream, Build, Repeat

In this episode of KLLR Creatives, we chat with Gary Buckner, dreamer, builder, entrepreneur, developer, and founder of Stash Design.
Posted in building, coffee, construction, creative, design, developer, development, entrepreneurship, espresso, kllr coffee, podcast, re-purpose, re-use, recycle, small business, sustainability, trades, up-cycle

The KLLR Coffee Guide to Coffee Filters

by Tim Cox

The KLLR Coffee Guide to Coffee Filters

There are a variety of factors that go into making a great cup of coffee. Which ones come to mind first? Coffee? Water? Time? Temperature? Perhaps ...
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KLLR Creatives ft. Kristian Donaldson: Trailblazing Toward the Future with Digital Graphic Novel Illustration

by Tim Cox

KLLR Creatives ft. Kristian Donaldson: Trailblazing Toward the Future with Digital Graphic Novel Illustration

Kristian Donaldson is a Dallas based comic book artist and illustrator, focusing on digital and 3d rendering techniques to tell stories.

Recently published graphic novel "The Dark" available on Comixology.

In addition to that, Kristian is a proud papa, Lego fanatic, and DFW metroplex playground aficionado.

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Barista Babble: A Lesson in Coffee Vocabulary

by Tim Cox

Barista Babble: A Lesson in Coffee Vocabulary

Find yourself bewildered with the details and terminology used to describe the various characteristics of Specialty coffee? Here are a few terms you should know that will enable you to order like an expert.
Posted in barista, coffee, coffee farm, coffee origin, coffee processing, coffee roast, coffee terminology, coffee vocab, espresso, fresh coffee, guide, kllr, kllr coffee, oklahoma coffee, retail, roast date, sales, specialty coffee, vocab