Dancing Mule Coffee will be hosting a free Coffee Cupping on Saturday, March 26 at 11 am. Cupping is the formalized process for tasting and evaluating coffee. We will observe the general rules for cupping; however, as with many other things at Dancing Mule, formality is relative. The object 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.
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.
We have a trio of mochas for our current featured specialty coffee drinks: 
- Treat your valentine with a Sweetheart Mocha made with Ghirardelli Chocolate Sauce, Torani Cherry Syrup, and topped with whipped cream. (If you feel a little too macho to order a “sweetheart” drink, you can order this drink as a Black Forest Mocha.)
- Another great winter drink is the Frostbite White Chocolate Mocha with brown sugar cinnamon topped at your option with whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkles.
- We also have our Millionaire Mocha, a year-round Mule favorite, made with Ghirardelli Chocolate Sauce and Torani Orange Syrup. A few Mule customers prefer the Millionaire made with white chocolate.
Remember, we can make many of our drinks with sugar-free syrups and sauces, including all of our current featured drinks. We can also use skim milk for the “Skinny All Around” sugar-free, fat-free experience, so go ahead and indulge!
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.
Multi-task by doing holiday shopping at Dancing Mule Coffee while getting your daily dose of your favorite Mule beverage.
Our distinctive Mule Gift Cards are available for purchase in any amount. If you purchase a Mule Gift Card worth $20, we will add $5 to the Gift Card or to your own Mule Rewards Card. And, we promise not to tell if you add the extra $5 to your own card!
We also have our new ceramic Mule-To-Go cups. The Mule cups are black double wall ceramic with a silicone lid and are eco-friendly and reusable. They are perfect for the person who is Stubborn About Great Coffee on your shopping list.
We have new t-shirts just in time for the Christmas buying season. We examined eight different t-shirt samples before we found one worthy of the Mule logo. They are soft yet heavy enough to last for years. The shirts are black with a white logo and a slightly edgy slogan on the back, “Nothing Half-Assed About Our Coffee.”
Another great gift idea is to pick up a pound of coffee for the coffee lover on your list. We usually have 15 or more different coffees fresh roasted by PT’s Coffee. We have blends (more than one type of bean), single origins (from a single farm or growing region), decaf and even a few flavored coffees. Dancing Mule orders coffee at least once per week, so if we don’t have what you want we can order it for you. You will have a difficult time finding the variety and quality of coffee we keep in stock at Dancing Mule.
Finally, we’ve put it all together with Dancing Mule custom gift boxes. All gift boxes include a festive holiday box, a $5 Mule Gift Card and your choice of one pound of coffee from our wide selection. You can add a Mule-To-Go cup to the gift box for $39.95 or a t-shirt for $44.95 or the Mule-To-Go cup and t-shirt for $49.95. We request your order in advance, so we can make sure we have the coffee available for your box and that it’s fresh when you receive it.
