Author: The Kaffeeklatsch

We hope everyone enjoyed yesterday’s April Fool’s post! Bonus points to anyone who can tell us what it actually said. Even MORE bonus points if you can pronounce it in Wingdings, in person.

April is bringing in gusty winds, warmer days, and the hope that the weather will even out. As it’s Alabama, the hope is very small. But as a teacup-shaped book once said, “All is made right with cookies and scones.” And what goes great with both of those? Coffee and tea! Here are this month’s special offerings to accompany whatever delicious treats you nibble on this month.

Coffee Of The Month: Colombia Supremo

Aroma notes of toasted pecan, cocoa, and soft stone fruit. Smooth, medium body. Well balanced in the cup with nuances of dark chocolate, salted caramel, apple, peach, and baking spices.

Tea Of The Month: Orchid Oolong

Delicate floral aroma. Notes of orchid, honeysuckle, honeydew melon, and hints of citrus are balanced by a mild herbiness.

This oolong smells FABULOUS! Did you know you can sniff any of the teas (and coffees) for free?! (Unless it’s crazy busy…in which case it’s still free but the teas WILL start looking very put-upon.)

In the spirit of yesterday’s Fool Post, let’s meet the team that keeps Kaffeeklatsch running and roasting and find out their current favorites!

-At the helm of this coffee ship is Captain Katie, frequently found roasting a new batch or teaching everyone the subtle art of tea steeping. “I’m really enjoying a custom blend of ½ Bali and ½ Honduras, set to drip. For a quicker brew I found I really like using the inverted aeropress method with our French Roast. For tea? The ‘Fragrant Fruit Mountain Oolong’ has my full attention.”

(I’m really liking this ship metaphor, let’s keep it going shall we?)

-In charge of all things repair and Moccamaster is Amanda! We only got a few drive-by snippets as keeping the 1929 roaster running smoothly takes a keen eye. “Sumatra! Or any of our Indonesians. Love to set my Moccamaster to auto-drip for those!”

-Longtime crewmate and newer to the roasting side is Paron. Never has the same hairstyle twice, with what we suspect is a detachable mustache, Paron says, “Oh it’s gotta be Honduras in a French Press, totally. Tea? Oh there are so many! Which section do you want to start in?” We soon got lost in a haze of tea and forgot to take notes. Moving on!

-Anna Ruth, definitely not a time-traveling owner of a haunted Victorian B&B, didn’t let us down. “Well I have to agree with the captain, French Roast in the aeropress is really great. I do like a decaf sometimes, and the decaf Ethiopia is fantastic as a pour-over. My current favorite tea is the Winter Punch!”

-From the start, amazingly artistic Creation has wowed us with some insightful and intricate knowledge on ratios. The current methods? “I use a 1:15 or 1:17 ratio method for a pour-over using our Timor-Leste. Starting with 15g of coffee, and ending with 250g total. I love a finer grind and a temperature of 188 degrees. The Timor is always romantic. This month’s Orchid Oolong is delicious.” So scientific! We love it.

-The two newest mates to the ship, Ruby and Cole, have already delved deep into the waters of coffee tasting and come up with some favorites. Ruby, “Red Sea Blend, as a pour-over! Oh and for sure the Lapsang Souchong. It tastes like the Costco Tire Center! Or a campfire.” 

(We must assume that the Tire Center holds fond memories for Ruby)

Cole, “Right now it’s gotta be the Brazil in a French Press, and the Da Hong Pao Oolong.” 

Thank you to both of you! We hope you continue to love it here. If not, please be aware we ran out of lifeboats sometime in the 80’s.

You best march down for some coffee! Right now! We mean it! (Marching is great but exhausting, pace yourself)

Whew! Somehow we’ve all made it to March, the month of reasonably warm days and crispy cool evenings. A little mercurial, a little flippity-floppity, but easily made perfect by a freshly roasted cup of coffee or a perfectly steeped tea. Thank goodness that’s the majority of what we sell! Without further ado – and leaving aside dire ides warnings for a moment- let’s get into our special monthly offerings.

Coffee of the Month: Red Sea Blend

A curated mix of Ethiopian coffees – We recommend this for fans of Ethiopia Harrar and Yemen

Vibrant aroma with notes of mixed berries, fig, and milk chocolate. Medium body in the cup with notes of rich chocolate, cherry cordial, raspberry jam, and brown sugar. Natural/Dry Process.

**A note about this blend: Normally we blend this to order, but this particular mix comes to us pre-blended from the source and we roast it as one. 

Tea of the Month: Honeydew Mint

A refreshing blend of fruits, blossoms, and herbs including melon and peppermint. 

What did you say about warnings about ides? Oh, that! Just a little historical fun about Caesar, “ides of March” and all that. Blame Shakespeare! Nothing to worry about, unless you’re a salad.

We are so excited to be  celebrating our 50th year here in 2026! So excited, in fact, we may be doing a lil’ something-something in May…keep your eyes open and your favorite mug at the ready! (Did you know you can get belt holsters for mugs?? The internet is amazing)

February and coffee, sittin’ in a tree! B-r-e-w-i-n-g! First comes the drip, then comes slurping, then comes grinding fresh beans once more!

We are pleased to announce that our Brazil and Papua New Guinea varietals are back in stock! So if you were waiting to brave the chilly winds until they were back, it’s time to throw on that sweater, and that coat, and the mittens, and the….well you get it; it’s time to bundle up and come in.

Speaking of cold and such, we want to acknowledge the frustration when we have to announce a sudden closure due to ice and other wintry conditions. No one likes ice on their streets, it’s hazardous and annoying and, put plainly, THE WORST. But the ice will always melt, and we try to reopen as fast as possible so everyone can come in as soon as it is safe to do so. If you are in an area that ice seems to linger in well past when it should’ve been gone, we can absolutely ship your coffee to you! The safety of all our customers is an absolute priority, always has been and always will be. (picture a superhero-esque coffee bean with a cape on, saying “Never fear! Your coffee is HERE!” )

Coffee Of The Month: Honduras Liquidambar

Nice aroma with hints of caramel, chocolate fudge, and plum. Smooth, medium body. In the cup, notes of dark chocolate, cherry, and lemon are balanced by a sweet nuttiness. Lovely! —Certified Organic, Certified Fair Trade “Honey”/Pulped Natural Process

Tea Of The Month: Jade Snail Green

Herbaceous, delicate, and sweet with notes of parsley, pear, and canteloupe. **does not contain jade or snails**

Recommendations: Use 2 level tsp. (or 2-3 grams) of leaves per 6 oz. of water; heat fresh, cold water to 160°F (simmering); steep for 2-3 minutes.

A happy new year’s greeting to one and all! We’re back for the year after a much-needed break and ready to roast up some delicious batches of coffee.

Now the year’s date may have changed, but here within the walls of Kaffeeklatsch life goes on much as it ever has. (Yes Bilbo said it first about the Shire but he’s right, regardless) We roast fresh coffee, we measure out loose leaf tea, and we organize fun coffee and tea accessories on the shelves so they can entice you into taking them home with you. Whether you feed any of them after midnight is your own business, but no refunds on “oops turns out it was a gremlin filter” mishaps.

Now let’s get into the main reasons you came to this page!

Coffee Of The Month: Peru APROCASSI – Pleasing sweet aroma with hints of cocoa, caramel, amd cinnamon. Velvety medium body with a soft richness. Nuances of milk chocolate and molasses along with soft hints of apple and citrus. Certified Organic

Tea Of The Month: Winter Punch – Plum and cinnamon help to create a fragrant, warm blend for the winter months.

Things To Note: January birthdays sneak up on you, and it can be hard to remember them until you get the calendar reminder about the party…tomorrow?! So why not add in a quick gift grab while you’re here restocking your depleting coffee/tea reserves? We have little fun trinkets of all kinds, including handmade mugs from local artisans and even baby items for those new December/January arrivals and first birthdays.

While we start up our Ye Olde Roaster and begin crankin’ out roasts, please keep in mind we ma not have gotten to certain varietals yet. Each one has its own temperature and time for a perfect batch, and we have that roast list nearly as long as Santa’s come the beginning of the year. If we don’t have your roast done and ready, we can also do an ‘in store pick-up’ or ‘ship-when-ready’ order for you. We’ll get you reunited with your beloved beans, never fear! All our current hours and phone rules (such as off-the-hook Saturdays) are still the same. Any holiday closures will be announced both here and as physical signs in the store & on our door to give as much of a heads’ up as possible.

Keep an eye out for our 50th anniversary, coming later this year! Can you believe it?? Crazy that 1976 was 50 years ago… now we feel old, oh no (haha)

“…when all through the house, every creature was stirring…from caffeine withdrawal.” That’s how the famous poem goes, right? No? That’s how ours goes! To make sure you and yours don’t suffer that dastardly fate, make sure your shadow falls upon our doorstep before the end of the year! Or ask Santa to grab an extra bag of Yuletide Cheer for you, but be warned – he’ll charge you double the amount of cookies in return!
Whether or not you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Omisoka, Christmas, or any holiday this month, we want you to know that we appreciate you. We are so thankful for getting to be here, to roast lovely coffee for you, suggest teas or brewing fun, or just to chat with you. You are why we’re able to be here to look forward to our 50th year in business next year, and we never forget that. So from the bottom of our freshly roasted hearts, thank you.

Now enough of the sappy stuff, and on to the fun!

Coffee of the Month: Costa Rica Santa Maria de Dota Peaberry
Pleasing aroma with nuances of stone fruits, citrus, and earthy dark chocolate. Good medium body, smooth and a little rich. Notes of dark cherry, peach, and orange along with dark chocolate and candied pecans.

Tea of the Month: Masala Chai
Indian black tea mixed with spices. Full bodied, aromatic, and complex.
Recommendations: Use 2 level tsp. (2-3 grams) of leaves per 6 oz. of water; heat fresh water to a rolling boil; steep for 3-4 minutes. Serve sweetened with warm milk.

Holiday & End Of Year Hours
The most merry of holidays to one and all from everyone here at Kaffeeklatsch! 2025 has been quite the year, and as it winds down to a close we want to keep you apprised of the shift that creates with our store hours. Without further ado, here they are.
Christmas Eve, Wednesday 12/24: open 9am to 12pm
CLOSED: Starting Christmas Day 12/25 and continuing until January 5th, 2026.
Back To Open 2026: Tuesday, January 6th 2026