The Wheelhouse, Downtown Los Angeles

A new hub for bicycle culture, coffee and community stocked with vintage-inspired bikes and accessories

Tami and Chase Spenst wanted to build a one-stop shop for the everyday bicycle rider. After finding a space in the heart of Los Angeles’ creative community, they designed a warm and approachable indoor/outdoor space (with a service center and coffee bar) and filled it with vintage-inspired bicycles and accessories. Just opened last month in DTLA’s Factory Place is the Spenst’s two-story 3,700 square foot …

Specialty Coffee Association of America’s New Coffee Flavor Taster’s Wheel

A detailed lexicon infographic created in collaboration with World Coffee Research

20 years ago, the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) introduced a coffee taste flavor wheel that would provide a standardized language for everyone from farmers to baristas and even those curious about what they were sipping. It was a visual guide that allowed deeper access to what was at play in every cup. Since its initial release, climates have shifted and growing has changed. …

Anthology Coffee, Detroit

The small-batch roaster's single-origin offerings are a new favorite

While in Detroit for this week’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), we took a break from previewing Ford GT supercars and Buick’s Avista concept coupe to get our dose of caffeine: a few bags of single-origin, freshly roasted Anthology Coffee. Founded by Josh Longsdorf, the Detroit-based micro-roaster keeps things small, keeping a tight hold on quality. He sources from small farms, like washed coffee …