Dancing Mule Coffee Company

Dancing Mule Coffee is changing our espresso to PT Coffee’s new Southpaw Blend. We have used the Gizmo Blend since opening day, so this is not a change we take lightly. Southpaw is more subtle and smoother in a milk drink than Gizmo and way more interesting as a straight shot with layers of flavor. It is well balanced, achieving a complex and sweet flavor profile and has enough body to punch through a latte. Southpaw has a sparkling tangerine acidity, juicy cherry sweetness, all grounded with rich milk chocolate and cocoa notes. The texture is syrupy and dense, lending itself well to combining with milk, creating a malty milk chocolate flavor.

We are excited to share this new espresso with you, and we think you will be pleased with the change.

Need a quick and healthy breakfast or snack to go with your coffee?

Dancing Mule Coffee is now offering Umpqua Oats All Natural Oatmeal. We have:

• RU Nutz with walnuts, almonds, flax, sunflower seeds and a dash of brown sugar.
• Mostly Sunny has dried fruits including raisins, cranberries, golden raisins, and apples.
• Kick Start has flax seeds, raisins, almonds, sunflower seeds, golden raisins, blueberries, cranberries, and walnuts.
• Not Guilty is the no sugar added blend with apples, blueberries, flax and chia seeds.

From the best natural ingredients to the unsurpassed taste, Umpqua Oats is a nutritious, delicious and fast breakfast choice.

Stop by Dancing Mule today and pick up Umpqua Oatmeal through the drive-thru or from the café. We can add hot water for you and your oatmeal will be ready in a few minutes or you can take it with you and add hot water at your convenience.

Our current featured brew is Finca Cerro Paldo Costa Rica from PT’s Coffee. Finca Cerra Paldo has a beautiful depth with the aroma of brown sugar and chocolate. In the cup, it is sweet with notes of buttery caramel and milk chocolate. Its finish is clean and mellow. Costa Rica Finca Cerro Paldo received a 95 point rating from Coffee Review in 2009.

Finca Cerro Paldo is located just 45 minutes south of San Jose in the popular coffee growing region of Tarrazu. The farm is located at 5,570 feet above sea level, an altitude at which the sun’s rays boost the bean’s density and make this an incredibly sweet coffee. Juan Rafael Monge, a second generation coffee farmer, owns Finca Cerro Paldo. His father Adam Monge Castro bought two hectares of land more than 60 years ago and began their legacy of producing great coffee. Currently 10 people live on the farm and are devoted to producing some of the finest coffee in Costa Rica.

Come enjoy a cup today!

Dancing Mule Coffee is hosting a free coffee cupping on Saturday, February 19 at 9 am. Cupping is the formalized process for tasting and evaluating coffee. We will observe the general rules for cupping; however, as with many things at Dancing Mule, formality is relative. The objectives will be to learn about tasting coffee, begin to describe the coffee, and learn how different growing areas, processing methods, and roast levels affect the taste. We will taste four different coffees and have plenty of time for questions about tasting and brewing coffee.

Anisa Dawn will be performing a live acoustic set at Dancing Mule Coffee on Saturday, February 12 from 7 to 9 pm. Experience live music in a comfortable, alcohol- and smoke-free environment while enjoying your favorite coffee beverage. Anisa Dawn performs an engaging and lively set of contemporary and alternative favorites.

Drop by Dancing Mule Coffee Sunday, February 13 at 5 pm and cheer your favorite Dancing Mule barista in our Dancing Mule-only Latte Art Competition. As a spectator, you might even score a free 12 oz. latte! We will be making 15 to 20 lattes in our quest to crown the Dancing Mule Latte Art Champion, and someone should drink them. In addition to a free latte, you can geek out on coffee preparation with us and socialize with like-minded caffeinated individuals.

What Is Latte Art?

If you are a regular Dancing Mule customer, then you’ve probably noticed the designs we pour in our lattes. Latte art is a fun way to demonstrate the proper steaming and texturing of the milk. When the milk is steamed correctly (resulting in tiny foam bubbles), it brings out the natural sweetness of the milk and allows the barista to raise the espresso crema to the top and make designs with the milk. The designs are cool; however, they are merely an indicator of properly prepared milk. It takes practice, training, a steady hand, and luck to be able to pour latte art when your peers and others are watching and judging your performance. Please join us and help add to the general hubbub and competition atmosphere. After all “competition is the whetstone of talent.”

Dear Mule Friends,

We started Dancing Mule Coffee Company in the midst of a recession, and we are very aware of how difficult it has been for everyone to survive financially during this difficult time. We have been faced with price increases for nearly everything we provide at Dancing Mule. Our cost for coffee has increased almost 25 percent since our opening day September 9, 2009.  The coffee commodity market is at a 15-year high and is expected to rise even higher. Milk prices are up 15 percent since July 2010.  We will be raising our prices within the next week to maintain profitability and continue to provide the level of service and quality product you expect from Dancing Mule. Our new prices will be similar to our competitors who have already raised prices.   

Thank you for your continued support! If you have questions or comments, please contact Ryan or Randy or leave a message with a member of the Mule Staff.

Our first Johnny Cash and Cakes for Charity was a success so we are doing it again!

Sunday November 1st  7 am – 12 pm.
Pancakes are $5 all you can eat and the proceeds will go to Aids Project of the Ozarks.

Join our staff and wear black to help “carry off a little darkness on your back”.

Decaf coffee is not a second rate citizen at Dancing Mule Coffee.

Our decaf brewed coffee is PT’s Swiss Water Processed Cascadia Organic Blend.  A deep and earthy coffee with a hint of cocoa.  The Swiss Water Process method of removing caffeine from coffee uses only water instead of chemicals.  Decaf coffee drinkers are true coffee lovers because they enjoy the flavor and not the jolt.  If you avoid caffeine for health reasons, or just because you want to enjoy a cup of coffee with a pastry in the evening and still be able to sleep, our decaf coffee and espresso is a nice alternative.  Try a cup fresh brewed today at Dancing Mule Coffee.