It's Not "Goodbye" It's...

07/31/12
...Catch ya' on the flip side.

We are so sorry to have to leave our beloved coffee shop behind. Sommer and I have enjoyed seeing your faces six days a week for the past two years, and we hope that we've shed a positive light in your lives. Please take a moment and read our final eNewsletter (URL link is below).

Who knows, maybe this life's journey will have our paths cross again. It's not over until it's over, right?

Don't forget to always "Thirst for something more".


Let's share one last cup of coffee (eNewsletter): - http://eepurl.com/CQrD9

Ashlee 
Owner 
Sixty-Six Beans Coffee Lounge

It's Been a While...

7/13/13

OK. First, I apologize for taking this long to post another entry in our blog. I have been one busy small business owner. One reason for all my busyness has to do with the AWESOME events I've got planned for the month of July.

Being that Summer is now in full swing, and we're all trying to find more time to spend with our family and friends, why not stop in the coffee lounge for one (if not all) of the following upcoming events?

 Wednesday, July 17 @ 10:30am
MOMMY-N-ME: Paper Mosaic Craft
Being that I ADORE children of all ages, I try to make each weekly group activity unique, easy, and most of all FUN! I was also an art major so I'm a little biased when it comes to activities involving paper, paint, glue, scissors and all things messy---though I try to keep it clean as best I can. ;) This is a craft you and your kids will want to take home, hang on the wall and show off to all your friends and family who stop by. (To see who else is coming, CLICK HERE.) 

Friday, July 19 @ 7pm
KARAOKE NIGHT by DJ Dave Entertainment
Back by popular demand!!! We hosted a karaoke night in June, and before the night was over, everyone was asking when we would hold our next one. I hate to let anyone down, so I asked my friends at DJ Dave Entertainment if they could help me out and they happily obliged. You won't want to miss this! (To see who else is coming, CLICK HERE.)

Wednesday, July 24 @ 10:30am
MOMMY-N-ME: 'Kung Fu Panda' Movie Showing & Ninja Finger Puppet Craft
Besides arts & crafts, I LOVE movies. Put the two together and you've got guaranteed fun. Let the kids have fun with their ninja puppets while enjoying a funny Dreamworks' film. (To see who else is coming, CLICK HERE.)






Friday, July 26 @ 7pm
LIVE MUSIC by Victoria Saunders
Being the artsy people persons that we are, we love to support local artists and musicians. Victoria has sang here many times before and she always brings her talent and a crowd. Arrive early if you'd like a good seat. (To see who else is coming, CLICK HERE.)

 Wednesday, July 31 @ 10:30am
MOMMY-N-ME:Story & Craft Time
One of our sweet, loyal customers Faith volunteers to run Mommy-N-Me once a month. She ran our very first group after we opened the lounge two years ago. This week her theme is 'Going to the Beach'. To support a local author, check our her book HERE. (To see who else is coming, CLICK HERE.)


That's all for now. I hope to see YOU ALL again soon.

 Ashlee Sasscer
Owner
Sixty-Six Beans Coffee Lounge
"Thirst for something more."

How to "Taste" Coffee

4/11/13

Hey all,

As you know, when describing the taste of our various coffee blends our roasters use phrases like "full bodied", "notes of semi-sweet chocolate" or "nutty finish". If you are confused by this, don't worry. Square One Coffee (our awesome roasters based in Lancaster, PA) shared an informational video by JJ Bean called How to Taste Coffee. Take a look below:

Spring Drinks & Events!

Order our Baked Goods:

 

New Drinks:

Events:

Financial Peace Class by Dave Ramsey

Every Saturday 4:30-6:00
(Ends April 13th)

Easter Egg Hunt (Time Slot 01)

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Easter Egg Hunt (TIME SLOT 02)

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Art Show w/ Jesse Degroat (Second Showing)
Friday, April 5, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Book Signing: Being My Mom’s Mom by Loretta Veney

Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Beverage Contest

3/19/13

Hey all! We hope the longer days and soon-to-come Spring weather is getting you excited for the season. Here at Sixty-Six Beans we're lovin' it. Because we love our customers input and getting you involved, we've created a contest where you can create your own drink and have it featured on our menu board. How cool is that?

Here are the rules:
1) Pick your form: Latte (iced/hot), Americano (iced/hot), Frappé or Drip Coffee (iced/hot)
2) Select your flavor combination: caramel*, chocolate, coconut, cinnamon, gingerbread, hazelnut*, peppermint, raspberry, toasted marshmallow, vanilla* or white chocolate (*denotes sugar-free available) NOTE: The syrup to beverage size ratio is 3 pumps/12oz and 4 pumps/16 or 20oz—except for our caramel and chocolate sauces which are 2 pumps/12oz and 3 pumps/16 or 20 oz
3) Name your drink: the more creative and catchy the better




Choosing a winner:
1) Email your beverage concoction(s) to: info@66beans.com (Along with your First and Last Name, Contact Number, and Contact Email address.) DEADLINE is midnight April 30, 2013. Limit three (03) entries per person. 
2) Then "powers that be" will decide upon three finalists.
3) The top three beverages will then be temporarily available for purchase at Sixty-Six Beans and the people of Charlotte Hall will VOTE on a winner. (One vote per person, no exceptions.)
4) Voting will begin Monday, May 06, 2013 through Saturday May 11, 2013.
5) The winner will be announced on Monday, April 15, 2013. He/She will receive a $10 Sixty-Six Beans gift card, along with their signature drink added to our menu. (How fun!)

Put your thinking caps on, and let your creative minds work!

Hope to hear from you soon,
Ashlee

Co-Owner
Sixty-Six Beans Coffee Lounge
"Thirst for something more."

New Year 2013

Another year's flown by! We can hardly believe it. Thanks for all your support in 2012. With the end of one year, comes a new beginning in the next. We are excited to introduce some new hours, menu items and events this upcoming year, BEGINNING AFTER JAN. 1, 2013.

*NEW* Hours
Sunday: (yes, Sunday!) 8AM-2PM
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 8AM-2PM
Wednesday: 7:30AM-7PM
Thursday: 7:30AM-7PM
Friday: 7:30AM-?? (Check our website/Facebook events calendar for AFTER 7PM activities.)
Saturday: 8M-5PM

SANDWICHES (available 11AM-Close):
Turkey, Apple & Cheddar

Pic: Charles Masters

Wheat bread (OR spinach or sun-dried tomato WRAP)
Sliced turkey
Sliced apple
Lettuce
Cheddar cheese (optional, or provolone)








Cheddar Apple Dijon

Pic: Frances Janisch

Toasted Wheat bread (OR spinach or sun-dried tomato WRAP)
Sliced apple
Dijon mustard
Cheddar cheese 












California Toasted Cheese
(When avocados are FRESH & In Season, just ask!)

Pic: James Wojcik

Wheat bread (OR spinach or sun-dried tomato WRAP)
Sliced avocado
Onion
Provolone cheese













Events Coming Up:

Pic: Steve & Jane Photography

Fri., Jan 18th @ 7PM
Live Music w/ Victoria Saunders
Genre: Acoustic/Folk

Wed., Jan 23rd @ 10:30AM
Kid's Superhero Themed Tea Party
COST: $5/kid | INCLUDES: Kid's tea, snack, craft & movie (The Incredibles)

Our Roaster's Roasting Philosophy

12/13/12

Darn, I missed saying something really clever for 12/12/12. C'est la vie! ;)

Many of you ask what our various 'Coffees of the Day' taste like (dark vs. light, bold flavors vs. subtle). I will let you know that almost all of our coffees are of the Light/Medium roast range---except our dark French Roast, of course. Why is this, you ask? Well let me have our roasters explain:

"Because we're purchasing some of the best beans available (in the top 3% of the world), we take great care in the way we roast our coffee! Call us crazy, but we just don’t feel right about burning our beans! In general, the darker a coffee is roasted, the less you can actually taste the subtle nuances of the coffee. Really dark roasts just end up taking on a carbonized flavor, and they don’t showcase many of the complex flavors of the actual beans." (Square One Coffee)

Top 3%, IN THE WORLD! Did you catch that? Not only are our coffee beans fairly traded and organic, they're the best of the best. Doesn't that make you smile? Lil' ole Charlotte Hall has some of the finest quality coffee this world has to offer! How many small-town, independent coffee shops can say that??

As buddy the Elf once said, "You did it! Congratulations! World's best cup of coffee! Great job, everybody! It's great to be here." He's right. Of course we're a little biased, but our roaster's really do create some of the World's best cups of coffee, and yes, it is great to be here. =)





Happy Thursday everybody,

Ashlee
Co-Owner