| WHAT'S NEW: Mayorga Coffee location to open at Tivoli Theater in DC |
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Mayorga has recently signed a deal with a licensee
to open a new location in the historic and culturally-
rich area of Columbia Heights, in Northwest
Washington, DC. Located right next to the Hispanic
Gala Theater, The Tivoli Theater is a National Historic
Landmark, and a stunning piece of our nation's
architectural history.
In addition to Mayorga's fine coffeehouse amenities,
this 5,000 square foot location will also feature a full
bar, free wi-fi, and live entertainment. Whether you
live in the Metropolitan area or are visiting DC from
out-of-town, this Mayorga coffeehouse, scheduled
to open in January,will provide the perfect setting
from which to enjoy a true city excursion.
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| LEARN: A Timeline of the Inevitable Friendship between Coffee and Literature |
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Few things are more naturally paired than a cup of
coffee and a good book. For as long as people have
been enjoying this timeless beverage-- from its
earliest iterations to today's vast variety of
brewing options-- literature and coffee have each
enhanced the experience of the other. It only takes
a quick stroll through almost any bookstore these
days, large or small, before one encounters a coffee
bar to complement its offerings; it is in
celebration of this great tradition, therefore, that
we've decided to explore the historic relationship
between coffee and the printed word.
- 1582: the German botanist and physician Leonhart
Rauwolf of Augsburg travels to Jerusalem, and his
documentation of the journey marks the first time
that coffee is mentioned in European literature.
- 1587: Muslim writer Abd al-Qadir al-Jaziri
traced the history and legal controversies over
coffee in a comprehensive work entitled, “mdat al
safwa fi hill al-qahwa”. (Qahwa is the arabic term
for coffee, the Turkish form of which, kahveh, all
terms derive). His work traces the spread of coffee
from its discovery to its enjoyment throughout the
Middle East.
- 1598: Linschooten's Travels, translated from the
Dutch and published in London, marks the first
mention in English (as chaoua).
- 1603: Captain John Smith, the discoverer of
Virginia, mentions coffee (spelled “coffa” at the
time) in a journal of his travels.
- 1640: The first botanical description of coffee
was printed in English.
- 1657: The first newspaper advertisement for
coffee appeared, the same year in which chocolate
and tea were first sold publicly in London.
- 1662: Broadsides and pamphlets appeared,
presenting the opposing views of this controversial
drink: A Coffee Scuffle and The Character of a
Coffee House ... by an Eye and Ear Witness (1665)
discussed the social, cultural and medical questions
raised by coffee.
- 1675: King Charles II issued an order for the
suppression of coffee houses, but his order was
rescinded before it ever took effect.
- 1681: A comedy treats coffee houses thusly: "In
a coffee house just now among the rabble, I bluntly
asked, which is the treason table?"
- 1760: Voltaire, who was said to have drunk 50
cups of coffee a day, composed a pseudonymous
comedy, Le Café, ou l'Ecossaise. Balzac also
composed a Treatise on Modern Stimulants, in which
he linked coffee with the movement of ideas "like
the battalions of the grand Army on the battlefield
... Things remembered arrive at full gallop."
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| Upcoming Costco Roadshows |
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| FEATURED SPECIAL: Espresso Suave, Light Roast |
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Not all espresso is roasted equally! Case in point:
our light roasted Espresso Suave. We recommend this
blend only to serious espresso enthusiasts who seek
to minimize bitterness, but don't mind a brighter
tasting shot of espresso. Although similar in blend
to our Espresso Oscuro, it is roasted short of the
beans sweating to curtail the emergence of bitters,
which tend to be amplified in the espresso shot.
When prepared appropriately, this blend will produce
a sweet and smooth shot that can be enjoyed
straight, or will hold up nicely to milk when making
a cappuccino or latte.
$9.95/lb
Buy now...
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THE MAYORGA FAMILY: Angela Maribel Maltez |
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Born in El Salvador, Maribel came to the US in 2000
and began working with Mayorga in 2001, where she
was one of the first employees of the fledgling
company. She had heard about the opportunity to
work in Mayorga's warehouse from her husband,
Ovideo, who met Martin Mayorga while working in the
building next door. At the time, there were only
three other people working in production for
Mayorga. Since she joined the company Maribel has
witnessed and contributed to the tremendous growth
and development of which she is so proud to be a
part. While she prefers, above all, to be at home
with her two children, Emely and Christian, she
considers Mayorga to be like a second home,
because the environment is so pleasant and she
cares so deeply about its success.
She came to the US, and works as many hours as
possible, so that she can offer the best possible
opportunities for her children. Maribel states that in
Mayorga, she has found a job that gives her a sense
of importance, of being needed and trusted, and a
business in whose success she feels proud.
“When I saw that first Mayorga vehicle with the logo
on it, I was so happy-- it just showed how much the
company was growing, and how successful it was
becoming. Since I have worked with Mayorga, we
have moved to a much larger space with a much
larger roaster and I have seen so much new
equipment
arrive. It has all been very exciting. But of all of
the
assets the company has acquired, none are more
important than the employees that have joined since
I began here. They are what makes this company
what it is.” We care about each other and most
importantly, we take pride in everything that we do."
Maribel has many goals, but primary among them is
her desire to study English for both her children's
sake and that of her career advancement. She also
loves to cook,as is evidenced by the many special
dishes she has prepared for Mayorga employees over
the years; whenever there is a moment, she takes so
much pleasure in cooking El Salvadorean soups,
tortillas, and pupusas. These meals are no small
contribution to the sense of family and cameraderie
in the Mayorga roasting facility; when everyone
gathers around the table for a home-cooked meal in
the middle of the day, there is a natural sense of
community that could never be forced or imposed. It
is the energy of a group of hard-working people who
strongly believe in what they are doing, and who
genuinely enjoy each other's company. " "I really
love going to work every day and am very
happy to have a job where I am
appreciated and where I feel that I am part of
something so positive," Maribel
states. "I am looking forward to working with
everyone here for many years to come."
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