Forecast says: Bright
For all you OQ fans, here’s something a little different, something we’ll probably (hopefully!) only do once; introducing: Bright’s Blend. It’s a little bold, in the sense you know its got...
View ArticleWhat’s in a Name?
Rodomunho, Gatare, Nigusie, Rushashi, Gringacho…so many names! Customers often balk at the pronunciation of some of these, and many people have questioned our motives in naming our coffees this way...
View ArticleBrewing Success: Beer and Coffee
Coffee beer: a stimulant and depressant brewed into one beautiful incongruity. At least, beautiful incongruity wasn’t far from the goal when we developed the OQ Coffee Porter with Harvest Moon...
View ArticleIced Coffee: Three Ways
Iced coffee. You might have missed it, but yesterday was the first day of summer. If you were in New Jersey, the 95F weather probably has you pining for February already! Maybe not, but hopefully...
View ArticleEthiopian Coffee: Figuring Out What That Unpronounceable Name Means
I have never heard anyone use the word complexily,1 but if it indeed exists, it certainly applies to Ethiopian coffee naming practices. Thankfully, all coffee from Ethiopia now falls into one of three...
View ArticleBarista Profile – Adel
Not only is Adel OQ’s most prominent barista, she is the one responsible for the cafe’s ambiance. Everything from selecting art and music to keeping plants alive. Adel relocated to New Jersey from...
View ArticleOQ Coffee: Shop & Roastery Now Open!
A week before Christmas (or so), we quietly opened up our doors to the public. Thank you for all your support these last several years; we look forward to seeing you in the shop sometime between 7a-6p...
View ArticleWin The Window 2013
Highland Park has a volunteer-driven, non-profit which promotes the wonderful things about our local community to foster a sense of civic belonging as well as increase exposure for businesses. Main...
View ArticleBarista Profile – Sara
Sara is in her freshman year at Rutger’s University. Her favorite drink to make is our Cafe Latte, but only when the customer is staying in to enjoy it. To her, it’s our most elegant appearing drink....
View ArticleBarista Profile – Catie
As OQ grows in popularity and success, we hope to be able to pay each of our staff what they are truly worth to inspire longevity with us. Catie especially. Her intense level of precision and detail in...
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