The Coffee Gals have a special treat for our listeners. We are pleased to interview Dustin Butler of Bantai Civet Coffee. Dustin shares the story behind the coffee that costs $320 lb. Commonly called “weasel poop” coffee, the real story behind the Bantai Civet Coffee is one of conservation of land, endangered species and successful farming for native tribes. Everyone wins in this story, especially coffee aficionados.
When Dustin was kind enough to donate a 4oz batch of this premium and high priced blend to the Morning BrewCast an idea was born. We knew we would have to record a live tasting of the Bantai Civet Coffee, so why not invite one of our listeners to join us for this special treat? We devised a way to make this both a fun experience as well as one that could benefit the Julia Campbell Memorial Park where the coffee is grown and “harvested”.
Win the chance to be on the Morning BrewCast when we try the Bantai Civet Coffee with Dustin Butler at What’s Brewing in San Antonio, TX.
For every Ten Dollar donation receive an entry for the opportunity to sit down and have a cup or two of the Bantai Civet Coffee (aka weasel poop coffee). Donations will be sent directly to the Julia Campbell Memorial Park where the coffee is “produced”. Winner will be announced Wednesday, June 3rd. Out of town winners will have coffee shipped to them and will be Skyped in for the tasting on Saturday.
Click here to donate and enter a chance to join us for the special live show of the Bantai Civet Coffee
We can’t wait to enjoy this special brew with you!
Posted by the second brain | Posted in Coffee Chat, Podcasts | Posted on 26-05-2009
The Coffee Gals have been saving up some funny stories about their recent coffee experiences. Join Jennifer & Jackie for a post lunch coffee chat. Hot or cold, grab your cup of brew and join the fun!
Morning BrewCast Theme music by The Clintons Band
Mixed by Ceejay Jones of Opinionated Ramblings
Sunday Morning Coffee
Jackie and Jennifer were having a delicious cup of brew and chatting on a nice Sunday morning. So the desire to record hit. Thanks to the ease of BlogTalkRadio we were able to put a show out.
• A good friend of the show, Michael De Leon, sent us a link to the site, “Death by Caffeine”. We discover just how much caffeine it would take to kill Jennifer.
• Starbucks has created their own unique “soluble” version of instant coffee which will come out on March 3rd.
• We really like the Crop to Cup concept of creating a closer and more intimate connection between the farmer growing the beans and the coffee in our cups.
Jackie and Jennifer are at the Denny’s on the North side of town. Since Denny’s announced during the Superbowl that it wants to feed America, we thought we would do our part to help them.
The coffee was solid, the service was excellent and the staff still smiling and chipper. Kudos to you Denny’s!
In today’s show we hear from Jennifer and Jackie as they join the “Live Show” circuit.
This morning we’re drinking a Kona Blend from a good friend who happened to vacation in Hawaii. We also discuss some of the recent brew given to us by @pandaran aka Luis Sandoval
Is the recession affecting your coffee? According to recent reports companies like Starbucks are feeling the pinch.
We discovered that coffee shops in the Netherlands are a whole different kind of place. Who knew?
Our Did You Know comes to us from our most trusted and reliable source, Mom.
Coffee Gadget: Coffee Cuff is as beautiful to wear as it is useful.
We also share some of our recent news:
•Jennifer didn’t just complete the 13.1 miles of the San Antonio Rock-n-Roll Marathon, she Tweeted, Uttered and Facebooked her way through it, too.
•Jackie was in Las Vegas recently and shares her Elvis experience.
-Jennifer & Jackie are back on track with a new Morning BrewCast.
-The Coffee Gals recap some of the happenings from the last few months.
-Jackie makes a move
-Jennifer shares some of the strange things that happen when home searching.
-We’ve picked up a new musical hobby.
-We recount the coffee stories of our recent travels.
-Our coffee reputation proceeds us and we’re not sure that’s a good thing.
-Mom & Gary rode from Houston to Sturgiss for the big bike rally
-We also spent some time with our brother, Raymond.
-We share some no-coffee flight stories which may get Jackie into trouble.
-Thanks so much for sending us show suggestions
-We share an article sent to us by Charles Cadenhead of Mostly News & Desperate Husbands
-Jackie is looking for a homemade whiff of coffee device.
Thank you so much for encouraging us to get on with the podcasting fun.
-Our good friend and fellow podcaster, Ajay from All Axis Radio came all the way from Canada to join Jennifer and Jackie in the sound booth.
- So what happens when a non-coffee drinker spends time with the Coffee Gals?
- Texas stereotypes: The Good, The Bad and the Downright Hilarious
- Driving in San Antonio is not for the faint of heart
- Riverwalk fun: Ajay meets some REAL Mexicans
- Jennifer manages to offend all kinds of folks on this show. Send your complaints to…..
- Everything is bigger in Texas even the bugs
- “Do be do be do” – Chocolate-covered coffee beans to the person who can name that tune.
In case you can’t tell from all the laughter, we had an amazing time with Ajay. We hope to either make it to Canada soon or perhaps he’ll make a return visit. You know the old saying, ” I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as quick as I could.”
If you want to hear some great Canadian Indie Rock, we highly recommend you head over to All Axis Radio. Tell Ajay the Coffee Gals sent ya.
Send your feedback to morningbrewcast AT gmail DOT com or 210.880.GALS
The Coffee Gals take the show on road via Utterz for the 3-hour closing of Starbucks.
Our first stop is at Cafe Oasis in the Clear Lake area. Not only did the guy behind the counter know nothing about it, he actually had the guts to tell us, “Coffee is Coffee.” We almost walked out without our coffee when we heard that.
We did stop by 2 Starbucks locations to see if there was any mayhem happening from caffeine-deprived folks. You can hear our thoughts on the whole experience here:
Posted by the second brain | Posted in Coffee Chat, Podcasts | Posted on 18-02-2008
-The Coffee Gals are in San Antonio recording in their new Sound Booth
-To find out more about the evolution of the sound booth you can check out Jennifer’s blog Here are the before and after pics
-Jennifer has a confession
-Starbucks is closing for 3 hours on February 26, 2008
-Take this “Brown Out” time to discover your local coffee shop. Don’t know who/where they are? Simply go to DeLocator to find them.
-Jennifer and Jackie are planning a Special Report for the “Brown Out”. Want us to come visit with you? Simply give us a call at 210.880.GALS or drop us a line at morningbrewcast@gmail.com.
-McDonalds is taking on Starbucks with their own version of premium coffee. Here is a video clip from CNBC’s Dennis Kneale
-Jennifer found a hidden gem in Blanco, TX that has the most amazing baked goods: Deutsch Apple. If you’re driving around the Texas Hill Country make this one of your stops. Map
-Thanks for listening and subscribing! Want to get us in your email? Then simply sign up in the Subscribe box on the left side of the blog.
The Coffee Gals have a special treat for our listeners. We are pleased to interview Dustin Butler of Bantai Civet Coffee. Dustin shares the story behind the coffee that costs $320 lb. Commonly called “weasel poop” coffee, the real story behind the Bantai Civet Coffee is one of conservation of land, endangered species and successful farming for native tribes. Everyone wins in this story, especially coffee aficionados.
-Our good friend and fellow podcaster, Ajay from 
The Coffee Gals share some of the recent cool coffee gadgets they’ve discovered. The 