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Matcha

Los Angeles Matcha Drinks Worth Seeking

The Buddhist monks who first started harvesting and preparing matcha after bringing the Chinese green tea back to Japan would no doubt find current matcha offerings mystifying. Even a basic matcha latte would now...
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Coffee California

Interview: Verve Coffee Roasters co-founder Colby Barr

Colby Barr co-founded Verve Coffee Roasters in Santa Cruz with Ryan O’Donovan in 2007. Since then, the partners have emphasized impeccable sourcing at the Farmlevel and high engagement at the Streetlevel. This holistic approach...
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Agua Fresca Los Angeles

Verve Coffee Cascara Jamaica

The trinity of aguas frescas, Mexican “fresh waters,” typically involves horchata, tamarindo and jamaica. At Verve Coffee in the downtown L.A. Fashion District, business partners Colby Barr and Ryan O’Donovan have carved out a...
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Monkey Bread Los Angeles

Short Cake Bacon Mustard Monkey Bread [CLOSED]

It’s only been a few months, but downtown denizens already understand that the shared Fashion District space from Verve Coffee Roasters and Juice Served Here delivers a waterfall of delicious beverages. This fun fact...
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Coffee Santa Cruz

Verve Coffee Roasters: These Caffeinated Roots Still Have Life

When Colby Barr and Ryan O’Donovan founded Verve Coffee Roasters in 2007, they started by the beach in east Santa Cruz. They later opened a stand-alone roasting facility, and just before Thanksgiving, they debuted...
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Coffee Santa Cruz

Verve Coffee Roasters (Downtown): Raising Santa Cruz’s Game

In casual conversation and interviews, pretty much every barista, café owner and specialty coffee roaster claims mutual respect. It’s almost as if these companies aren’t actually competing for caffeinated dollars. Still, with all the...
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