B-java

Mass Ave Market On Fridays

2009-09-05T22:33:00.001-05:00

Mass Ave Market 016
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

Bjava is selling fresh roasted coffee beans at the Mass Ave Farmer's Market on Friday evenings through October. It is in the Art Bank Parking lot at Mass Ave and Collage Ave.

When you are in D.C. Visit Nick for me!

2009-07-28T19:26:00.001-05:00

Gold leaf window signage
Originally uploaded by nickcho

Chinatown Coffee is my friend Nick Cho's place. If you are in DC, please stop in for some of the best coffee in town!

Chateau Thomas Farmer's Market

2009-07-15T10:36:00.001-05:00

Chateau Thomas Farmer's Market
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

Stop by on Thursday 4 to 8PM. It will be a great market this week! I'll be there with Fresh Roasted Coffee!

Chateau Thomas in Plainfield, IN

Iced Coffee

2009-06-19T19:50:00.001-05:00

Iced Coffee
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

You bet it is as tasty as it looks! Stop in for a glass.

Stop in for a chat!

2009-06-12T14:16:00.001-05:00

Cindy and Andy
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

We are a great place to meet a friend during the day for a coffee break and a chat! See you soon!

Andy ready to sell

2009-05-31T19:49:00.001-05:00

Andy ready to sell
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

Come see us at the Chateau Thomas Farmer's Market on Thursdays from 4 to 8 PM.
We are at the Plainfield tasting complex.
Check it out here"
http://www.chateauthomas.com/contact/

We make our own goodies!

2009-05-31T19:44:00.001-05:00

See me next week! Goes great with coffee!
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

What to do with a cookie and ice cream? Come in and check out our new cookie ice cream sammies!

2009-04-30T14:38:00.002-05:00

Art show Helein Hart May/June
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

The newest art show is up! Helein Hart is our artist showing water colors through June 30th. Helein has studied with many different artists and has taught art for several years.

Come in and take a look. Helein's art is affordable as well as beautiful.

2009-04-01T13:24:00.004-05:00

The coffee speaks for itself!
Check out what's being said about Bjava on the Internet click on,
Martine Locke scroll down to Monday March 30.

New coffees in this week, working on an Etsy page, and working on class schedule for consumer classes.

New Machine!

2009-03-01T21:13:00.001-05:00

New Machine!
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

We bought a new espresso machine. It is great! Stop in and get a latte. We are getting really good at our latte art. It is much easier when you have good steam power. Smooth!

Tamp!

2009-01-14T15:21:00.001-05:00

Tamp!
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

Oh look it's me. Well the blog hasn't had any photos of me for a long time, if ever.
Andy and I went to Louisville, KY on Sunday the 11th. We took part in a barista Throwdown! at La Vida Java. This throwdown consists of making a latte with free poured art on top. Now, I am not the greatest at this feat, but I do like to try. More than anything I like hanging out with other coffee people. I learn something every time I get together with others in the business.

So, come on in and see if our latte art is any better. I think it is.
Cheers!
Bj

2008-12-03T20:20:00.003-05:00

There is fresh roasted on site coffee available NOW, at Bjava Coffee and Tea!!!!!!!!!!
Woo Hooo!

Indianapolis's newest roaster is working her little fingers to the bone, Sandy Cockerham, is roasting our coffee.

We have some tasty coffees for your holiday giving, so stop by for a sample.

See ya!

2008-11-05T15:17:00.005-05:00

And now for a lovely bit of luck............

I got a call on Monday, would I do a catering for Tuesday? I almost said no, well at first I did say no. It was for 60 and I thought they were talking lunch. No they just needed a morning snack with coffee, tea and hot cider. Ok. Delivered to the airport at 10AM, Ok. Who is this for, I ask?

We need to have something for the press and staff when they get in town with Obama.

I did not drop the phone.

I said yes of course I can do this.

I baked all day Monday and into the night. You know I just have a small oven.

Well here is what I took to the airport for the President Elect and his entourage.
Mini muffins, scones, granola, yogurt, and fruit took care of the food.
The hot drinks were Fair Trade Organic coffees, 1 Guatemalan and 1 Timor, Kenyan tea, and hot apple cider from our local orchard.

So there you have it, my brush with politics and fame!

Cheers and here is to the next 4 years, may they be Great!

Andy goes to the "Big City"

2008-10-08T15:50:00.001-05:00

Saturday morning crowd
Originally uploaded by Intelligentsia Coffee

Hey all, well my pal Andy went to the big barista jam in Chicago last week-end. Here is a photo of some of the jammers first thing Saturday morning. I am sure the were more lively later in the day. Mass amounts of caffine were consumed. I mean if you are going to hang out in a great roastery like Intelligentsia and play with coffee all day what do you expect!

I had to miss this blessed event, but just ask Andy about it. He had a great time and learned a lot of great stuff!

Alterra in the house!

2008-08-27T10:48:00.001-05:00

Alterra in the house!
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

Stop in for some great coffee from Alterra! YUMMMMMMM

How I spent my Sunday....

2008-08-11T16:59:00.001-05:00

Nimbus at t'he Farmer's Market selling tea and coffee.
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

I went to Louisville, KY with Sandy and Anita who were judges for the State Fair Beer Competition. I took the car and headed over to a coffee shop called Ray's Monkey House. The owner/roaster Nimbus invited me to hang out with him at a local farmers market.
I enjoyed talking with him about business and about how his coffee shop recyles and composts.

I also visited Sunergos Coffee. Both Ray's and Sunergos are roaster/retailers. Both places had a respectable shot of espresso.

If you are ever in Louisville, be sure to try the coffees from these fine shops.

Paradise in the house!

2008-07-26T16:58:00.001-05:00

Paradise in the house!
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

We have already cracked into the espresso, WOW! Get in here next week, 'cause you don't want to miss this!

Last week Metropolis

2008-07-26T16:56:00.001-05:00

Last week Metropolis
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

Not much left, but hopefully enough to brew this week for house coffee! Yummy.

Harvest of Indianapolis

2008-07-26T16:55:00.001-05:00

Harvest of Indianapolis
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

A very nice French Roast!

Coffee's working.

2008-07-18T22:04:00.001-05:00

Coffee's working.
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

Rock and Roll, new meaning............rock all night, but you need to drive back to Chicago today............Then you need a coffee from
BJava!

2008-07-13T09:48:00.004-05:00

Espresso!
The Harvest Cafe Espresso blend will be on the bar by Tuesday, Wednesday at the latest. Going off will be the Higher Grounds espresso blend. Still on for a week Julian Espresso Crema.

The next roaster I plan to order from is Metropolis Coffee out of Chicago. I may be using another blend of theirs for espresso, as my machine does not run hot enough for their espresso blend.

I had a pot of the Metropolis Mocha Java blend it was awesome, I also really enjoyed their Rwanda and Tanzania Peaberry. So, bean buyers get ready for some great coffees you will need to take home!

2008-07-10T16:25:00.002-05:00

Pouring the Espresso base
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

It was me, I drank the last shot of Cafe Vera!
Espressos on the bar right now,
La Creama, by Julian Coffee Roasters and Espresso Roast, by Higher Grounds.

Coming soon: Espresso, by Harvest Cafe Roasters

These are all Indiana Roasters, come on over for a taste.

2008-06-12T14:42:00.004-05:00

Saying good-bye to our favorite locally roasted coffee.

We will miss you!

"Stanton Coffee has moved into the Coffee Consulting, Technology and Equipment arena.
They are discontinuing their Indianapolis Roasting Operation on June 17th. "

We are looking forward to new relationships in the coffee industry.
Bjava Coffee and Tea will still source and serve the

"Best Coffee and Espresso" in Indianapolis!

Cap and a cookie

2008-03-22T16:03:00.001-05:00

Cap and a cookie
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

Stop in and try our new home made breakfast cookie. It goes great with a traditional cappuccino!
Great for breakfast, but if you want it in the afternoon we won't judge you!

Art at Bjava, through the end of Feb.

2008-02-11T14:36:00.001-05:00

Smoke fired tile
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

Come on in and check out the ceramic art of Soyong Kang.
While you are here enjoy the warmth of one of our tasty coffees or chais!