Do you feel that? That crisp autumnal chill? IT’S HERE! THE END OF THE HEAT! We may be just a -tad- excited, but when you cohabitate a room with a beautiful but incredibly hot coffee roaster you tend to feel an extra thrill when the heat drops below 75℉ outside. The trees are exploding into riotous colors, enticing us to take to the streets to enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of roasted coffee wonderful fall before December rears its icy head.

Before we run too amuck with our feelings about this, let’s dive into what you’ll need to get the most out of this November.

Coffee of the Month: Ethiopia Harrar 4 Natural Nafisifie
Lovely aroma with hints of earthy dark chocolate, plum, and baking spices. Full, creamy body. Rich and complex in the cup with notes of plum, fig, red wine, and dark chocolate. “Natural”/Dry Process

Tea of the Month: Ginger Orange Tisane
A flavorful blend of fruits and herbs with orange peel, ginger, apple bits, hibiscus blossoms, rose hip husks, and lemongrass. Delicious hot or cold.
Certified Organic
Recommendations: Use 1 heaping tsp. (or 2-3 grams) of tea per 6 oz. of water; heat fresh water to a rolling boil; steep for 5-10 minutes.

This is a bit of a shorter post, but much more dense. Like a fruitcake! A cranberry-laden… Thanksgiving…fruitcake?? Sure, that’s probably a thing somewhere!

Limited Holiday Menu and Off-Menu

It’s officially holiday season, and that means it’s about to get CRAZY within the scented walls of Kaffeeklatsch. As long-time customers will know, we create a smaller holiday menu of what’s available and how to get it in time for whatever shenanigans you’ve got going on. So here they are, the lists of coffees. What’s the difference? The ‘Limited Holiday Menu’ is everything that can be purchased at the regular pound amounts, 1/2lb to 3/4lb to full, etc. Everything else (insert ominous piano noises here) will have a Minimum Quantity required, as well as an Order Ahead requirement. What does that mean? Simply put, anything on the ‘Off-Menu’ list below now has to be ordered no later than one week (the full 7, people, like The Ring) in advance and starting at no less than 5 pounds. So if you need 10 lbs of coffee next Thursday and today is Tuesday, we best be hearing from you either today or tomorrow!
We know that can be frustrating, trying to plan things out and gauge how much you’ll need, but trust us when we say this is less stressful than turning around and realizing you need those 10 lbs tomorrow. Set an alert in your calendar or stick a note to the fridge, whatever helps you keep those 1,000 holiday thoughts from disappearing and reappearing like haunted dryer socks.

Limited Holiday Menu (no pound minimum and quicker turnaround)

Brazil
Colombia / Decaf Colombia
Guatemala
Peru / Decaf Peru
Honduras
Costa Rica Dota Peaberry
Sumatra
Espresso Roast & French Roast
Ethiopia Harrar & Yirgacheffe
Papua New Guinea
Mexico
House Blend
Holiday Blend / Decaf Holiday
Yuletide Cheer / Decaf Yuletide
Golden Pecan

Off-Menu List (5# minimum & 1 week turnaround)

Costa Rica La Minita & Monte Crisol
Kenya
Sulawesi
Timor Leste
–Flavored Coffees (if applicable, also includes decaf version)–
Decaf Golden Pecan
Toasted Almond
Bavarian Chocolate
Caramel Decadence
Frangelico & Creme
French Vanilla
Irish Cream

One of these days -hopefully during this month- those darn leaves will start changing, and when it cools down it’ll stay that way! Pumpkin patches will open, hayrides will blow hay dust in your face and eyes, corn mazes will crop up (aaahaha ‘crop’, get it?) out of nowhere and you’ll get the urge to find a haunted house or five. Until then, take heart in the fact that our coffee is delicious, whether hot or iced.

Coffee of the Month: Columbia Huila Women’s Coffee
Great aroma with notes of cocoa, dark cherry, and baking spices. Solid medium body in the cup, notes of rich dark chocolate, caramel, and roasted nuts are balanced by hints of apple and peach.
Our new Colombia Huila Women’s Coffee is produced by a group of 53 women organized around the Asociación De Productoras Agricultores Agrícolas De Timana (ASPROTIMANA), with farms around Timaná in the department of Huila, Colombia. ASPROTIMANA has been working directly with women producers to establish coffee production from farms owned and managed by women. With the support of Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA), this group of women have established their skills to process specialty coffee using their own micro-mills.

Tea of the Month: Green Silk Maofeng
Luscious green maofeng with notes of sweet lemon, honeydew melon, and cucumber with a floral finish.
In traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, practitioners have used green tea as a stimulant, diuretic, digestion aid and astringent. Studies show that green tea has the ability to regulate blood glucose, enhance mental performance, reduce inflammation, improve bone mineral density and lower risk of heart disease. It is a rich source of the polyphenol EGCG, shown to provide protection against cancer, particularly colon, lung and skin cancers.

A Seasonal PSA
As we get closer and closer to the collection of holidays that make up the fall and winter season, we do want to take this time to touch on a couple things that hopefully will ensure no one goes without their coffee over the various breaks, travel, etc.

Ordering Ahead Of Time
We’ve all been there, you wake up and shuffle blearily over to your coffee creation station only to see the worst sight ever: an empty container where your coffee should be. SHOCK. DISMAY. HORROR.
No one knows more than you do how quickly you go through your coffee. Gift ‘Future You’ the greatest thing ever and order your restock at least 3-4 days before you are going to run out. Whether you set it for pickup or delivery, ‘Future You’ will shed a single shining tear of gratitude that fateful morning as they reach for the container, heart ready to drop and instead lifted with appreciation. “Thanks, Past Me. You remembered.”

“Are You Gonna Be Open -insert time frame here-?”
We try to stay open as long as possible to give everyone time to come get their coffee, tea, and restock accessories before a holiday closure. We will have signs posted at least the entire week before a closure, if not a little longer, to let folks know exactly when and for how long we will be closed. These signs can be found on the front store and at the register, and the longer closure of post-Christmas through the new year can also be found on the main page of our website.

Higher Quantities and Larger Orders:
The sooner, the better. No really, that’s the whole thing. The closer we get to the holidays, the larger orders tend to get as people plan on gifting pounds of coffee to various loved ones and/or coworkers, employees, that one neighbor down the street that keeps letting you know when your dog escaped your yard. (Thanks, Mike!) We love this! Gift us everywhere and to everyone, hide samplers under seats and in jacket hoods, but just remember: If you know you’re going to need 10 lbs of Golden Pecan, 6 lbs of Chocolate Almond and 14 Herbal Tea Samplers by December 10th, please order well ahead of December 9th. We’re talking somewhere around Thanksgiving or so, you know? The sooner you can let us know and get that order down on paper, the happier everyone is gonna be. Especially the pecans, they love a good party.

How has everyone been enjoying these blissful moments of Southern False Fall? One week there is a delicious crisp to the morning air, the next a balmy soft wind wafts through warmer days. Autumn is wonderfully inevitable, but we like to think of this mercurial weather as a way to test out all our varieties of coffee in a myriad of different options. A smorgasbord of caffeine, if you will. Today a velvety cold brew, tomorrow a steamy cortado. There’s always a fun new flavor profile on the horizon, and the limit does not exist!

Coffee of the Month: Brazil Alta Mogiana
Sweet aroma with notes of chocolate cake, caramel, and almond. Soft, smooth body. In the cup, notes of milk chocolate, toffee, and almond, along with subtle hints of sweet fruit. “Natural”/Dry Process

Tea of the Month: Malty Assam
Our Malty Assam is only the highest grade, SFTGFOP (Super Fine Tippy Gold Flowery Orange Pekoe) Assam tea. It is full-bodied, hearty, and bright with a pronounced malty flavor and lots of tannins. This Assam has a dark, rich liquor with a full, yet clean finish.

What We’re Loving: Carter Move Travel Mug by Fellow
As the weather cools down, plans tend to ramp up and start early to beat the residual afternoon heat. Taking your delicious coffee with you isn’t a want, it’s a need, and this insulated travel mug is the perfect choice for doing so. Slim enough to fit most cup holders and a splash guard to keep you from those accidental splashes to the face -and clothes-, we find it hard to find a better option. We carry a variety of colors, so come see which one fits your vibe best and get ready for caffeine all day!
From Fellow itself: “A travel mug finally worthy of the coffee inside. Designed to amplify the senses and engineered to fit your travel needs with a snap-in splash guard and slim width, you can now enjoy coffee at its fullest on-the-go.”

September Quotes

“Autumn is the antidote to stifling summer.” -Terri Guillemets

“September tries its best to have us forget summer.” -Bernard Williams

“Happily we bask in this warm September sun, which illuminates all creatures…” -Henry David Thoreau

“Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul.” -Peggy Toney Horton

“September days have the warmth of summer in their briefer hours, but in their lengthening evenings a prophetic breath of autumn.” -Rowland E. Robinson

“There is a time in late September when the leaves are still green, and the days are still warm, but somehow you know that it is all about to end, as if summer was holding its breath, and when it let it out again, it would be autumn.” -Sharyn McCrumb

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!

It’s that time of year again: the rise of iced coffee! Nothing says fun in the sun like a delicious iced coffee, your favorite folks and an activity to look forward to. Whether that means friends and the beach, family and a cookout, or your pet and a book in the shade, we’ve got the beans and tea necessary for brewing up the best iced beverage for every occasion. Don’t forget to stay hydrated if you are really ramping up your time outside, especially during the hottest part of the day! We recommend a 1:1 ratio, so match that drink with an equal amount of water. Bonus points if it has electrolytes to boost that hydration equation!

Coffee of the Month: Honduras Liquidambar

This Honduras varietal has a nice aroma with hints of vanilla, caramel, baking spices, peach, and lemon. Smooth, medium body. In the cup notes of milk chocolate, caramel, vanilla shortbread, peach, and lemon, along with hints of apricot, cherry, and baking spices. Lovely! —Certified Organic, Certified Fairtrade, “Honey”/Pulped Natural Process

Tea of the Month: Brazilian Lemonade

Creamy, sweet, and bright, with flavor reminiscent of key lime pie. This tea makes an excellent pairing with actual lemonade, or just pitcher after pitcher of it on its own.

Featured Brew Style: Moccamasters; Various

It hopefully is no secret that we love our Moccamasters! We offer a few different styles/variations here, so let’s break down what the differences are so you can choose which would best suit your home and lifestyle.

Let’s dive in!

KBGT: Auto Drip-Stop and thermal carafe

This model has an automatic brew basket stop, which means it stops the flow of coffee when you remove the carafe. This brewer is ideal for those who typically brew a full carafe and are looking for the most straightforward process – add your coffee grounds and water, then flip the switch on – that’s it! It has the standard 1.25L / 40 oz capacity found in most Moccamaster models. It’s the standard to which all coffee machines should be measured, and we stand by that. 

KBGV Select: Selector switch with glass carafe

The most important feature on this model: A selector switch that  allows you to choose between brewing a half or full carafe. The brewing speed and hotplate temperature adjust according to your choice. This model also has the auto-stop that stops the flow of coffee when removing the carafe, which for this model is glass. A fantastic choice for when you brew a half carafe, and then feel the call for another half later on in the day…or immediately need a full carafe after finishing that first half. 1.25L / 40 oz capacity.

KBT: Manually adjustable drip-stop with thermal carafe

This model has a manual-adjust stop on the brew basket, which allows you to control the brewing speed or stop it entirely as it flows into the carafe. This brewer is a great option for those who like to be more hands-on with their coffee brewing process, and don’t consistently brew a full carafe every day. We suggest this model if you routinely make coffee for yourself, and sometimes find that you need to brew more for family or visitors that take you up on that offer for a fresh “cup of joe”. We cannot endorse any Joe-harming that may occur when doing so. 1.25L / 40 oz capacity.

CDT Grand: Thermal carafe with large capacity

This model is predominantly designed for cafés, small offices, and home entertaining. It has a commercial, flat-bottom brew basket with a 1.8L / 60 oz capacity. This model is great for large families, keeping at a vacation cabin or anyone who loves to host events at home where large amounts of coffee are desired. Coffee for you, and you, and her holding the mug, and that guy rubbing his eyes, and them over there with the biscotti, and everyone! 

Downtown fun this month: 

Phat Sammy’s: Phusion Comedy Open Mic

July 2nd 8:00pm – 11:00pm

Every Wednesday until the end of time: Phat Sammy’s Phusion Comedy Open Mic hosted by Huntsville favorite Alex Zee! Whether you’re a comedy fan, simply looking for a fun night out, or want to test yourself on stage, this event is perfect for you. Bring your friends, drink a beer, and enjoy an evening of laughter with the good company of the Huntsville Comedy scene. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local talent and have a great time!

Big Spring Park

Weekly Movement Arts Community Meetup

July 7th 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Join our local movement arts community for some friendly social practice time in the park! Our community meetups are free, friendly, sober and family-friendly spaces for everyone to come and find community through joyful self-expression.

Our movement arts community encompasses jugglers, unicyclists, flow artists, and fire spinners, among others. Beginners are very welcome – no experience needed! Most of our members have enough props to share, so all you need to bring is your willingness to try something new!

-Also Big Spring Park-

Downtown Food Truck Rally: Red, White & Food

July 18th 5:00pm – 9:00pm

The Downtown Food Truck Rally is rolling back into the heart of the city – and this year, we’re serving up fun new themes and a vote for Huntsville’s Downtown Food Vendor Winner where YOU get to vote for your favorite food truck each month! Each month’s winner will be entered into the final vote for DHI’s Food Truck of the Year, which will be announced at the 2025 Downtown Awards Night.

Join us once a month as we bring together the best local food trucks, live music and more at Big Spring Park! From savory eats to sweet treats, there’s something delicious for everyone.

For more to do around Huntsville, check out downtownhuntsville.org!