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From our Church Street Emporium

La Prendera (The Prairie) is a piece of land 1800m above sea level. For the last 17 years it’s owner, Benigno Sanchez Pajoy, has been working tirelessly to turn this piece of agricultural pasture into a coffee farm. Benigno is a bit of a hero really. Not only has he managed to improve the life of his family by increasing the income from this coffee farm; he has also managed to produce a winning lot for Cup of Excellence, La Prendera microlot, Cup of Excellence lot 18,  Columbia.

We are absolutely thrilled that from tomorrow we will have this Cup of Excellence on sale as our single origin coffee of the week here at Church St (£4.50).  This coffee is stunning, with base notes of toffee and umami and a long lingering finish, it’s definitely a cup to try.

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From our Jewellery Qtr. Emporium

We’ve always known that porridge fills an empty stomach on a cold morning and, despite it being May there seems to be very little let up in those cold mornings yet. However, did you know that there’s far more to porridge than meets the eye?  In a world of exotic super foods like quinoa and goyi berries, it’s easy to overlook the home-grown, simple and humble oat. Good for the heart and libido, oats lower blood pressure, absorb toxins, clean up artery walls and release the testosterone that governs the sexual drive in men and women (ahem…)

Alex, (ever working to keep our lovely customers in tip top condition) must have known all this when he started to put together a couple of the new dishes on the Jewellery Quarter menu being launched next Tuesday. We have Espresso Porridge with a single shot of  espresso and burnt brown sugar £3.50 (v) or the rather elegant Forest Fruits Porridge with slow-cooked seasonal fruits and edible flowers £3.60 (v).

Now that really is oatally awesome, don’t you agree?

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From our Jewellery Qtr. Emporium, Urban Coffee HQ

We’ve always been really proud of the delicious Brekkies and Brunches cooked up in our JQ Kitchen and for the last two years we have been serving up classic dishes to regulars and JQ shoppers alike. However, Alex is now taking things on a step further and our mouths are starting to water….

“Our new menu is inspired by classic breakfast fare, but with enough adventure to keep things interesting and keep things Urban”  

With only a week to go before the menu changes on the 28^th we can give you a sneaky peek at some of the new items which will be being served up down at #JQ. Our classic porridge is joined by an Espresso Porridge, made with a shot of Urban Espresso & burnt brown sugar. We’ve put a twist on Eggs Benedict now served with candied pancetta and pea shoots (pictured). For healthy options, we’re introducing a skinny full English – with slow-roast cherry tomatoes, field mushrooms, brioche croutons and a poached egg.

Of course we don’t want to give the whole thing away but keep your eyes peeled for more delicious pictures and news throughout the week.

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From our Church Street Emporium

We are delighted to announce an exciting collaboration with Urban Cycles! Not only do our new friends have an excellent taste in name, they are also a not for profit social enterprise with an unrivalled passion for getting everybody involved with cycling based activities.

Between the 25th and 31st May you will have the chance to get your bicycle serviced and repaired by Urban Cycles whilst you enjoy a FREE cup of our very own single estate filter coffee. Every penny raised will go straight back into our local community as Urban Cycles use cycling as a way to help young people improve their well being and live happy and healthy lives.

The services will be available as follows at our Church St Emporium:

Sat-Mon (25th-27th) 10am – 3pm. Tue-Fri (28th-31st) 7am-3pm.

Dr. Bike 30 Point Check, FREE: 10 minute insight into your bikes needs (look after her and she’ll look after you!)

Bronze Service, £20: Brakes & gears cables checked and adjusted. Chain and drive chain checked. Tyres, wheels, steering checked. Advice and recommendations given. (Pays for 10 of Birmingham’s most disadvantaged children to have safe cycle lessons.)

Silver Service, £40: Bronze service plus wheels trued, drive chain removed, components cleaned, chain cleaned and lubricated. (Enables one Bike Klub session, giving skills and confidence to some of the city’s most disadvantaged young people.)

Gold Service, £60: Silver service plus all cables replaced, front and rear hub serviced. (Pays for a community bike ride, building bridges between alienated communities.)

We thoroughly recommend building up an appetite as you cycle in to see us as we will have our usual delightful selection of breakfast, lunch and cakes to fill you up! Our link up with Urban Cycles doesn’t end here either as we will also be hosting more events at our Jewellery Quarter emporium in the very near future so watch this space…

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From our Church Street Emporium

Join the current exhibiting artist at Church St tomorrow evening (Thursday 16 May)  7pm – 8pm  for  a conversation about the inspiration behind her work, and the theme’s that run through this visual narrative.

“The images within my notebooks are personal statements that reflect my background, memories and experiences, and the intense emotions of joy and despair that come with falling and being in love. Maybe some of these will resonate with you, or maybe intrigue you; maybe you have similar experiences and feelings to share?

I hope to see you there…   Lyn”

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