The heat continues here in Huntsville, and even with all the rain we are definitely feeling as roasted as a fresh batch of Brazil. There aren’t many ways to beat the heat in The South, but you can bet your bottom bean whatever there is to try, one of us here has tried it! Our favorite is, of course, drinking copious amounts of iced coffee and tea and practicing the old standby of pretending it’s not nearly as hot as it is. One of these works, and one of these…not so much.
Coffee of the Month: Mexico Oaxaca Pluma Peñas Negras
Nice chocolately aroma with just a hint of sweet fruit and baking spices. Creamy, smooth body in the cup with nuances of milk and semi-sweet chocolates, vanilla, and soft raspberry. Nice and mellow!
Tea of the Month: Ti Kuan Yin
Golden-yellow liquor full of floral, sweet, and fruity flavors. Fragrant notes of orchid, apple, berry, and grapefruit balanced by subtle sweet notes of malt and honey.
Featured Brew Style: Cold Brew
The name may be a little misleading, but the taste is so phenomenal it makes up for it. Cold Brew is a style of steep brewing much like making iced tea, and the coffee it produces is smoother than almost anything else out there. Using the coarsest setting possible for grinding your beans, put those chunky grounds into a cold brew filter or cheesecloth, tie them up tight and set them in your liquid-containing apparatus of choice. Large pot? Sure. Jar? Great! Bathtub? Probably not, go with a clean bucket instead. Then you pour filtered water over top (we suggest a 1:8 ratio to start) and let that steep at room temperature for about 14 hours or so. Remove that satchet of now soggy grounds and ~ Voila! Smooth, soft cold brew ready for drinking.
Downtown fun this month:
The Moonlight Market
Downtown Square
August 8th, 6pm – 10pm
Formerly known as The Art Walks, the Moonlight Market is Downtown Huntsville’s newest way to experience Friday nights!
Every second Friday from May through October, the Downtown Square comes alive with over 40 local artisan vendors, live music, and a lively DJ transition filling the Square with energy.
New this year: The market now runs from 6 PM to 10 PM — giving you even more time to shop, stroll, and enjoy the downtown scene after dark!
Shop local vendors, explore downtown shops and restaurants, and make every second Friday the night to be in Downtown Huntsville!
It’s completely free to attend — grab your friends and family and come out to support local!
Sidewalk Series – Live Music at SeaSalt
August 17th, 2pm – 5pm
Catch those golden hour vibes at 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐭 with fresh seafood, sip-worthy cocktails, and live music from some of the best local talent.
So come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready to vibe!
Art Tour of Homes
Downtown Huntsville
August 23rd, 10am – 3:00pm
Whether you’re just discovering the local arts scene or are a long-time collector hoping to discover something new, get a dose of inspiration at the Art Tour of Homes on August 23.
This tour sets itself apart from traditional home tours by showcasing the displays and collections of local art enthusiasts, with the goal of inspiring people to grow their collection of art, support local artists, and re-envision their spaces.
Huntsville Museum of Art Reopening & Community Free Day
August 31st, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
The Huntsville Museum of Art Board of Directors, Executive Director Christopher J. Madkour, and the HMA staff are thrilled to announce our grand reopening on Sunday, August 31, 2025 — kicking off with the Betsy and Peter Lowe Community Free Day! Join us as we welcome you back to art, inspiration, and community.
For more to do around Huntsville, check out downtownhuntsville.org!
