What is this drink? We’re not quite sure ourselves. Somewhere in the scientific field of customer collaboration/experimentation this wild concoction was birthed. In the picture at left a man is rumored to be drinking the very first CREMA Carbomb. He was later ticketed on I65 South for going 95mph, when questioned further he spoke in a hushed jabber and was unable to explain how he could run so fast.

Whatever it is, it’s giving twitterer’s the jitters. Some more photos. Have you had one? Send us your CREMA Carbomb photo.

Our very own Barista, Logan, has taken to the road again with Roman Candle, a band that lives up to its name and will rock your socks off (what?). We are huge Roman Candle fans, isn’t everyone? Enough shameless rocker promotion and on to the purpose of this post.

Our Barista at Large will be reporting from the road as they (Roman Candle if you missed it) trudge across the these United States on tour. The next time you’re in, say Rock Island (huh?) Illinois (the “s” is silent), simply hit up CREMA-coffee.com for our Barista at Large review and recommendation for the best shop in your knack ‘o da woods.

So, without further ado, here is Logan’s first report from the road…

“This was a double espresso I received in a town that will remain nameless last night. The cup is totally full FYI (about 6 ounces). ”

From the editor: a properly extracted espresso shot is typically around 1oz, not much more… need we say more? Ok we will, there’s more to coffee than pushing buttons on a mysterious shiny machine. It is an art and passion for the best coffees, specialty coffee, the experience. Quality, education, passion, knowledge, artistery all count.

* hey, nice shirt rocker boi, where’d you get that? Only $18? Right on.

We traveled to the Specialty Coffee Association (SCAA) and World Barista Championship (WBC) in Atlanta this weekend. Wow, a caffeinated time had by all! We met a lot of  great people and drank espresso from the best. The specialty coffee industry is a very creative, diverse and passionate group of talented craftsman – from roasters to baristas. One of the highlights was having the opportunity to interact with past world champion baristas, at the WBC espresso bar we experienced the magic ability of James Hoffman, ‘07 WBC Champ. James was experimenting with Krispy Kreme donuts and espresso, need we say more. Well, actually there is more in that to come, wink, wink. Another high point was the chance to get our hands on the Slayer, a new espresso machine sure to live up to its name.

It was an excellent adventure, you should come with us next year. Until then check out all our photos HERE and relive our weekend at Twitter.com/cremacrema.

This is my bike, it used to be old and uncool. It was one stop from the bicycle graveyard. But now it’s like new!

Thanks Halcyon Bike Shop!

Yo, long time no post. We’re still here, just been busy!

If its always been your dream to live downtown in one of those swanky flats here’s your chance to get a first hand look. We attended the Nashville Downtown Home Tour last year and loved the experience!