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Posted Thu Aug 4, 2011, 1:19am Subject: Sightglass coffee at Bitter+Sweet in Cupertino

The Bitter+Sweet coffee desert bar opened 12 days ago in Cupertino. And they serve Sightglass coffee! http://www.bitter-sweet.com/BITTER+SWEET/Welcome.html Click Here (webcache.googleusercontent.com) (Click for larger image)

GaryH
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Posted Thu Aug 4, 2011, 1:19am Subject: Re: Sightglass coffee at Bitter+Sweet in Cupertino

Sightglass Owl’s Howl espresso pulled at the Sweet+Bitter coffee house. Volume of about 1.5oz, very nice fruit flavor with great acidity. Very nice! (Click for larger image)

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Posted Thu Aug 4, 2011, 1:20am Subject: Re: Sightglass coffee at Bitter+Sweet in Cupertino

Cappuccino made with Sightglass Owl’s Howl espresso and steamed Clover milk. Very nice sweet steamed milk. Well done! (Click for larger image)

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Posted Thu Aug 4, 2011, 1:20am Subject: Re: Sightglass coffee at Bitter+Sweet in Cupertino

Sightglass Ethiopian washed Yirgacheffe Moplaco coffee brewed on the V60. Sweet, fruity, complex, clean. Just such a nice coffee. I bought a bag to take home. (Click for larger image)

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Posted Thu Aug 4, 2011, 1:20am Subject: Re: Sightglass coffee at Bitter+Sweet in Cupertino

One more cappuccino for my wife. She had it with chocolate cake from Satura (good cake!). I also tried a sample of the vanilla Humphry Slocombe ice cream (also from San Francisco). Best vanilla ice cream I’ve tasted in years! (Click for larger image)

GaryH
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Posted Thu Aug 4, 2011, 1:21am Subject: Re: Sightglass coffee at Bitter+Sweet in Cupertino

Once more Sightglass Owl’s Howl espresso. Very fruity, sweet with great acidity. Very enjoyable shot! Everything I had at Bitter+Sweet tasted good! Very Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Such a nice visit. (Click for larger image)

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Posted Fri Aug 12, 2011, 11:26am Subject: Re: Sightglass coffee at Bitter+Sweet in Cupertino

Gary, I headed over there this morning. It wasn't bad. My shot of espresso left something to be desired though, especially because I pull Owl's Howl on a regular basis. The shot I had was pretty acidic and long. I usually find more savory and chocolatey notes out of the coffee than I got from Bitter+Sweet. The Cappuccino I had this morning was lovely though. I do love the fact that they use the not neutral cups, which are an absolute joy to drink from and pour into. I didn't have a chance to get a brewed coffee, but like you said they are using v60 cones with hario decanters. Thanks for the write up! Andrew

GaryH
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Posted Tue Aug 16, 2011, 2:28pm Subject: Re: Sightglass coffee at Bitter+Sweet in Cupertino

At Bitter+Sweet they do pull the Sightglass Owl’s Howl espresso a bit longer at about 1.5oz. I had this Owl's Howl espresso this morning and it did taste very nice! Very fruity, complex, nice acidity. Amazing how well Owl's Howl espresso works when pulled longer than a 1oz double ristretto shot. (Click for larger image)

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Posted Wed Sep 7, 2011, 5:06pm Subject: Re: Sightglass coffee at Bitter+Sweet in Cupertino

I visited last week. Parking is annoying, but the cafe is quiet, nicely decorated, and the barista did a good job and was paying attention to all the right details -- Justin, I believe.

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Posted Thu Sep 8, 2011, 12:33pm Subject: Re: Sightglass coffee at Bitter+Sweet in Cupertino

danwing Said: I visited last week. Parking is annoying Posted September 7, 2011 link You can park in the garage inside the building; it looks like it's for residents, but it's actually open to the public.

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