Coffee Barbecue Sauce Recipe

By Kilichat | April 20th, 2012 | Coffee Talk | No comments

Jambo, friends!  As promised, we are posting a recipe for Coffee Barbecue Sauce. We are sure that these warmer temperatures have you all ready to light the grill! This recipe is great for those who love their sauce strong and with a tang. The sauce is a great marinate for your favorite meat including pork, chicken and beef. Do you have any spring recipes that include coffee? Share them with us.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup brewed espresso or strong, dark Cafe Kili coffee
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped, about 1 cup
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 3 fresh hot chili peppers, such as jalapeno, or hotter if desired, seeded
  • 2 Tablespoons hot dry mustard mixed with 1 tablespoon warm water
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
Continue reading the recipe here

*Recipe from About.com

 

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Free Cafe Kili Monthly Newsletter

By Kilichat | March 22nd, 2012 | Coffee Talk | No comments

Jambo friends, happy spring!  Did you know we release a free monthly newsletter about updates and happenings at Café Kili? You will have a chance to find out about special promotions, health and beauty tips as well as our favorite yummy drink and dessert recipes. If you are already receiving them,  what are your thoughts? We would love to hear from you.  If you would like to start receiving our newsletter visit our Facebook fanpage at http://www.facebook.com/CafeKili and click the “Join My List” tab.

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Valentine’s Day at Cafe Kili!

By Kilichat | February 06th, 2012 | Around the Kili | No comments

Still looking for Valentine’s Day plans? Well, look no further and drop by Café Kili for an intimate night of fun and relaxation. “Valentine’s Day at Café Kili” begins at 7 p.m. on Feb. 14. Dixie Blue will play an eclectic mix of classic country, early rock and roll, and Cajun emphasizing songs about love for Valentine’s Day Drinks featured include:

Red Velvet Frappe- This mixed, foam-covered iced drink is delicious and will be a perfect drink for your date on Valentine’s Day.  It is reminiscent of a piece of mouth-watering piece of Red Velvet Cake.

Raspberry White Mocha- if you are looking for something sweet and smooth then this is the drink for you.  The whipped cream and white chocolate syrup make for a yummy, creamy dessert drink.

We hope to see you all!

 

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Joy FM Sticker Stop at Cafe Kili

By Kilichat | January 18th, 2012 | Coffee Talk | No comments

 

 

 

 

 

You might know that the Joy FM has been providing listeners with joy and inspiration for more than 25 years. However, you might not know about the monthly opportunities you have to interact with their morning show hosts. On Tuesday, Jan.24, Dan and Mary will host a Sticker Stop at Café Kili. The event will be held from 7:30 -9 a.m. They will give away Joy FM sticker decals while playing songs by some of your favorite inspirational artists.

You will also have the opportunity to register for your chance to win their January Sticker Stop Prize Pack which will include games for “Family Fun Night and a $250 Publix gift card.

We hope to see you all there!

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Coffee for the Troops

By Kilichat | December 02nd, 2011 | Around the Kili | No comments

With the holiday season in full effect, Café Kili and Vistra Communications want to ensure that people remember our deployed troops this year. For the second year in a row we have teamed up to send a smile to our troops from 7,000 miles away!

With coffee being the number one requested food item from the troops Cafe Kili and Vistra decided to help with that demand. For only $6, you can sponsor a 8 oz bag of coffee and we will send it to the troops. Last year we sent 40 bags and our goal is to double that number this year.

To support this project visit us at 5731 E. Fowler Ave. Tampa, FL 33617 or call us at 813.988.2879. Sponsorship can include purchasing coffee or donating funds to assist with shipping.

Help us bring cheer to our troops overseas this holiday season.

Café Kili Provides Meeting Space

By Kilichat | November 23rd, 2011 | Around the Kili, Coffee Talk | No comments

Café Kili is expanding its reach to the local business community in the Tampa area. Café Kili provides more than just coffee; they understand that many businesses need meeting space suitable for holiday and private parties as well as out-of-office meetings. The Temple Terrace based Kenyan coffee shop is meeting the needs of local businesses by offering conference room rental and entire venue rental.

The fully-furnished conference room includes wireless Internet, a projector screen and accommodates up to 12 people. Patrons may also enjoy the spacious and uniquely-designed main cafe’ area which includes tables, sofas and a pleasant ambiance, perfect for your holiday gathering.  “While we have offered meeting space for the past few years catering to those who desire to meet off-site in a pleasant and friendly environment, we decided to also make our full facility available for office parties as well,” said Patrick Gachau, Co-owner of Café Kili. “It’s easy to rent our whole facility; customers should just give us a call or stop by to check on available dates.”  If you are looking for a unique place to have that office holiday gathering, this just might be the place you are looking for.

The café also serves a variety of delicious freshly made sandwiches and non-coffee drinks. Café Kili recently updated its online coffee store. It is now easier for customers to purchase directly from the website and enjoy Café Kili’s freshly-roasted coffee beans.

To make a reservation or check meeting room availability, call 813.988.2879 or email us at sales@cafekili.com

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Coffee and Depression

By Kilichat | November 14th, 2011 | Coffee Talk | No comments

A new study published by the Archives of internal medicine claims that coffee may prevent depression.  The study included 50,000 nurses, all of whom are from the United States.  Women who drink two or more cups of coffee a day are less likely to get depressed, research suggests. Researchers are not sure why the caffeine aids in the prevention of depression but they think it alters the brain’s chemistry.

Those who drank four or more cups a day cut their risk by twenty percent, said the study. Read more here.

 

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Buying Café Kili Coffee Online is Now Easier for Customers

By Kilichat | October 06th, 2011 | Coffee Talk | No comments

 

Below is a press release about our updated online buying system.

Cafe Kili, a family-owned coffee cafe featuring specialty African and South American coffee beans roasted in store, now offers customers an easier option to purchase coffee online. Customers were previously directed to the Facebook fanpage from the website in order to make their purchases. Through the newly-updated online system, customers can now easily purchase their favorite Cafe Kili coffee directly from the website at www.CafeKili.com.

The café’s goal is to make it easier for consumers of great coffee from across the nation to order and try freshly-roasted Cafe Kili African and South American blends. “Updating out current online store is great for our customers. Just this past week, one of our customers who now lives in the Washington, DC area asked about buying Café Kili coffee online.  Now it’s easier for customers to purchase directly from our website and provide them freshly- roasted coffee beans just as if they came into the store,” said Rose Waruinge, Co-owner of Cafe Kili.

The online store features all of Cafe Kili’s coffee beans which include: Espresso, Kili House Blend, Brazilian Santos, Colombian Supremo, Colombian Decaf, Costa Rican, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, Guatemalan Antigua, Kenya AA, Sumatra, and Tanzania Peaberry. These authentic flavors come in 12oz and 5lb options as well as a variety pack which allows customers to choose three 12 oz bags of their choice. Customers can order whole coffee beans or request to have them ground. Order coffee online at www.CafeKili.com.

Cafe Kili is a dream come true for Rose Waruinge, a professional nurse by trade; she relocated with her family to the Tampa Bay area over 10 years ago from her native Kenya.  Rose is the daughter of a Kenyan coffee farmer and that experience has provided her with a wealth of coffee experience and expertise.  With the support of her husband, Patrick Gachau and their sons, Cafe Kili opened their Temple Terrace location more than four years ago.

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October Online Coffee Special

By Kilichat | October 04th, 2011 | Coffee Talk | No comments

Jambo friends! We are doing something special for you all this month. For the month of October bring the attached flyer and get a small coffee for $1 when you purchase a medium or large at regular price. With the cooler temperatures coming, we knew this would be a great time for you and a friend to come in, fellowship and enjoy the delicious coffee Café Kili has to offer.

 

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Hibiscus Tea to Naturally Lower Blood Pressure

By Kilichat | September 30th, 2011 | Coffee Talk | No comments
The Today Show recently featured a segment by Dr. Holly Phillips that explained ways to naturally lower blood pressure. They study claimed drinking three cups of Hibiscus Tea a day lowers blood pressure by seven points over six weeks. The tea is high in antioxidants which make blood vessels more relaxes and helps lower blood pressure.

While a 7-point drop in blood pressure might not seem like much, says Diane L. McKay, PhD, of Tufts University in Boston, studies have shown that “even small changes in blood pressure … when maintained over time … will reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.”

Please note there are many factors that determine blood pressure include family history and eating habits.

Café Kili serves a delicious Cranberry Hibiscus Tea. Stop in soon to grab a cup! Don’t forget students receive 10 % off when an official student I.D. card is presented.

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