![]() This is the sort of coffee that might take you a few tries to dial in to unlock its potential, and I don’t think I quite achieved that on this go-around. The brand recently partnered with Baggu, a sustainable bag company, to make a reusable shopping tote with the iconic Onyx Coffee skull designed like the old plastic ‘Have A Nice Day’ bags. This particular Kenyan was hard for me to wrap my brain around but I did like it brewed in a French press, as the result felt the most approachable in flavor. Summary: I’ve consistently found Onyx to be a source for complex and occasionally confounding coffees. Normally I’d go back and try again, but I didn’t have the time or patience to do it this time around.įrench press: Completely different than the first two methods – this coffee tasted toasty and sugary with a pleasant tang on the finish.ĪeroPress: Sour and unbalanced, even with additional water added to the concentrate.Įspresso: I tried pulling a shot and adding a small amount of milk (about 4 ounces) to see what it would be like, and the resulting drink had a nice hint of candied fruit. This came out fruity but a bit sour in flavor. I wrote “pad thai” in my notes but really, it was just the tamarind aspect of pad thai that I was tasting!Ĭhemex: I overcorrected when adjusting my grind for this method so the brew was underextracted at only 2:55. These are pretty dense beans so you may want to grind them a bit coarser than usual. V60: Brewed this a little longer than average, 3:55. But the beans were evenly and lightly roasted. I interviewed Jeremy Teff about his process for designing captivating coffee packaging and branding, and how to stand out in a competitive market. Designer Behind Onyx Coffee Lab’s Award-Winning Coffee Packaging. Whole bean: Confusing enough that I didn’t write anything down! This usually happens when I can’t pinpoint what exactly I’m smelling. Also Read: Coffee Branding Analysis: 24 Brands to Draw Inspiration (+ Why They Work). My fault for not specifying, and I didn’t mind that much in the end. I had a cup of coffee while there and I had meant to order the coffee “for here,” but they served it to me in this attractive “to-go” cup instead. However, this bag of beans is a bit special to me because I actually picked it up from Onyx’s Springdale location while I was in Arkansas for a gig. ![]() The café is closed on Mondays.I’ve had beans from Onyx Coffee Lab before my local Whole Foods has started carrying their beans, and I’ve spotted this brand occasionally in Dallas-area coffee shops. Today, Onyx develops, markets, manufactures and distributes a wide range of products for nail care, foot care, spa and luxury bath categories in the retail market. The new Onyx Coffee Lab has capacity for 30 patrons with indoor seating, for 18 behind the barista bar and outdoor patio seating for 12.Īs of February 22, the café is open on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am to 7pm, and Thursdays through Saturdays from 10am to 10pm. 1,168 Affordable beauty, from head to toe Onyx Brands began operations in 1990 as a domestic manufacturer in the nail care industry. They’re always pushing the industry forward.” Onyx, like Pacific, is never satisfied with good enough. ![]() “The emphasis on plant-based beverages and the unique service possibilities with a mechanized to-go option is exciting, and we’re thrilled to be part of it. Nathanael May, customer marketing manager for specialty coffee at Pacific Foods Barista Series, commented: “Onyx Coffee Lab is known for their extraordinary pairing of quality and innovation – and using our Oat as the main beverage option exemplifies that. Perhaps ironically, the building was formerly a decommissioned cheese factory, but is now a space hosting visual, performing and culinary arts. Onyx’s new café is located inside the east side of a brand-new contemporary art space called the Momentary, in Northwest Arkansas. Lavazza, one of the most famous names in coffee, is an Italian coffee brand rich in history and experience. “When you add in their passion for quality ingredients and sustaining the environment, teaming up with Pacific Foods felt like the right match for our mission.” ![]() “As roasters and baristas, we’re constantly exploring fresh ways to enhance our beverages, and without fail, the Pacific Oat Beverage heats, froths and flows to perfection – arguably better than traditional dairy milk,” said Jon Allen, Onyx Coffee Lab co-owner and coffee buyer. While customers can still order dairy-based milk drinks at the new Onyx Coffee Lab, Onyx will add an upcharge “carbon tax”, an intentional spin on the common dairy-free “tax” practiced in most US coffee shops. ![]() Onyx Coffee Lab has opened its fourth café and the brand has announced that it will use Pacific Foods’ Barista Series Oat Original Plant-Based Beverage as the standard milk base for all drinks. ![]()
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