Hey people!
We are planning a big blow out for our 5th anniversary of being Bjava Coffee and Tea! Look for some fandangtastic coffees coming out of the roaster all through September!

More info as it comes! Look forward to September 1, 2011 to be a proud day in Indianapolis Coffee History as Bjava turns 5!

Andy Brews! a photo by Bjava on Flickr.

Have you been in lately to have a cup on our new brew bar? Bjava Coffee is the first independent coffee shop in Indianapolis doing the pour over coffee station. We have several friends in the industry who have been offering fresh cups of coffee this way for a very long time.

Our pour over coffee bar is available to travel with a barista for a fee. Give us call if you need a coffee bar for your office or gathering!

Stop in and try a cup freshly brewed just for you!

We still have water.

Originally uploaded by Bjava

We have water today, but on Monday we may be struggling for a few hours. Get in early for your espresso drinks. We can make pour over drip while the water is shut off, but that's it!

4 bags left

Originally uploaded by Bjava

We only have 4 bags of this tasty coffee left. They are on the shelf, stop in on Monday before they are gone!

Check out this coffee for a limited time!

Originally uploaded by Bjava

Cupping

Cupping
Originally uploaded by Bjava

Andy has a goal of doing 1 cupping or other educational coffee service one Saturday per month. We need to keep on him so he sets up the dates in advance! July is getting away from us!

Jake Walker hanging at Bjava

Jake Walker hanging at Bjava
Originally uploaded by Bjava

You just never know what might happen around the coffee shop. Someone may come in to play a little music.

Bj Showing Jess that Barista Mag is not about hot coffee guys.

Bj Showing Jess that Barista Mag is not about hot coffee guys.
Originally uploaded by lucysmycat

Jess and I sat down with a couple of copies of Barista Magazine and some tasty coffee. We had our photos taken for Barista Magazine's 5th anniversary issue. So we are looking forward to seeing which photo Sarah chooses to use.

Stay tuned to see what wacky things we will be up to next.

Tired but looking forward!

Originally uploaded by thomasgvsu

I found this photo in flickr, by a guy I may have met at the Coffee Talk barista jam in Ann Arbor. In the photo is Mark from Chicago, a true coffee geek, Gina from Milwaukee, my new friend on Facebook, Jess my part-timer, me, looking really tired, and Andy looking pensive, (not unusual for him.)

I keep going back to this weekend in my mind. The coffee shop we were in that day, MadCaps, doesn’t do bulk drip coffee. They don't offer a plethora of syrups, their coffees are not cheap, and yet they do good business.

Just some thoughts looking forward in to the New Year. I think that I may go back to my original idea of not having a drip coffee sitting in the pot all afternoon. So, perhaps after that last quick service lunch pot is finished I will only offer espresso, and hand poured coffees.
People are funny though, they apologize when I make them a cup of coffee this way in the afternoon, as if it is a lot of trouble for me. It is no trouble, as I want the coffee to sing, if it sits in a pot it barely hums.

Happy New Year!
What are you thinking about changing in the New Year?

Yes we roast!

cool it
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It really is fresh!

Bjava at the Holidays!
It's a happening joint here at Bjava! We are really moving some great Fresh Roasted coffee! Come on in and get it while it's fresh!

We have a small amount of Kona on the shelf right now, but if you want to make sure you get some then Please stop in or call tomorrow and get your name on the list! It is going fast!

See you tomorrow or one day next week! Christmas is Friday, and you know you don't want to forget "that" person on your list who loves GREAT coffee!

Kona Coffee is almost here! Stop in and place your order today!

Check out our great Christmas treats! We have some of your favorite flavored coffees. Our Holiday roast will be on the shelf before the end of the week!

Gift baskets, French presses, Tea brewers, get what you need here at Bjava!

See you soon for a yummy Peppermint Mocha or a Tres Leches Latte!

Mass Ave Market On Fridays

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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!

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

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

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!

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

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!

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!

Art show Helein Hart May/June
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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.