Cafe Kili Finds Fan of the Fall

By Kilichat | October 19th, 2012 | Around the Kili, Coffee Talk | No comments

For more than a week, Cafe Kili had voters weigh in on their favorite finalist for the Fan of the Fall contest on our social media sites. We finally have a winner! Congratulations to Anna Radosti! She won a food item and soft drink from Cafe Kili. Please continue to “like” our page for more offers to win!

We always love to see great comments and testimonials from our patrons.

Brit from San Francisco says, ”My mom and I loved eating at Cafe Kili the other night!!  I just moved out here from the San Francisco bay area, and your place reminds me of somewhere I used to go to all the time.”

If you would like to tell us about your experience, drop us a line at cafekili.marketing@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook or Twitter (@Cafekili).

Be sure to check out or monthly drink specials and our Thursday and Friday night entertainment! See you at the Kili!

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Cafe Kili Voted #9 Best Coffee Shop in Nation by Huffington Post Readers

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

 

Greetings, friends!

We have great news…

We were recently voted #9 Best Coffee Shop in Nation by Huffington Post Readers. The list is featured as an infographic on the “Huffpost Taste” section of the publication.

“We are humbled and honored to have received this type of recognition the past several years,” says Café Kili owner Rose Waruinge. “Earning this distinction encourages us to continue to provide excellent service to our customers. It is because of the loyalty of the Tampa Bay community that we have flourished into the third- place for many of our customer base.”

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Recipe: Vietnamese Coffee Sundaes with Crushed Peanut Brittle

By Kilichat | July 02nd, 2012 | Coffee Talk | No comments

In the Vietnamese culture, strong iced coffee combined with sweet condensed milk is very popular. This ice cream sundae was inspired by these two flavors. The bold flavors mixed with peanut brittle and a pinch of cinnamon adds a great flavor. This recipe can be found at delish.com

  • 1 cup(s) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon(s) sugar
  • 1/2 cup(s) water
  • 1 cup(s) unsalted roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup(s) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoon(s) instant coffee mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoons of hot water
  • 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream
  • 2 pint(s) vanilla ice cream

Directions

  1. Lightly grease a baking sheet. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of the sugar with the water and bring to a boil. Cook over moderately high heat, undisturbed, until an amber caramel forms, about 12 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the roasted peanuts, cinnamon, and salt until the peanuts are evenly coated. Scrape the caramel mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Let stand until the brittle is hardened, about 20 minutes.
  2. Break off 4 medium-size pieces of peanut brittle. Place the remaining brittle in a resealable plastic bag and roll with a rolling pin to crush the brittle into small pieces.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk with the dissolved instant coffee. In another medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar at high speed until softly whipped.
  4. Scoop the ice cream into 4 bowls and drizzle with the milky coffee. Sprinkle with the crushed peanut brittle and top with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with the reserved pieces of peanut brittle and serve at once.

 

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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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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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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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Cafe Kili September Newsletter

By Kilichat | September 20th, 2011 | Around the Kili | No comments

Jambo friends!

Did you get a chance to read our September newsletter? Below is a copy. Have you joined our email list? Well, what are you waiting for? Click the “Join My List” tab on our Facebook fan page to sign up for our updates. Enjoy!

September Newsletter

 

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Coffee Quotes

By Kilichat | July 20th, 2011 | Coffee Talk | No comments


Jambo Café Kili friends! We know how much you love coffee so we thought it would be great to bring you some of our favorite coffee quotes. Enjoy!

“A morning without coffee is like sleep.”
-Author Unknown

“Sleep is a symptom of caffeine deprivation.”
-Author Unknown

“Coffee has two virtues. It is wet and it is warm.”
- Old Dutch saying

“Coffee is a beverage that puts one to sleep when not drank.”
-Alphonse Allais

“Ambidextrose: Able to put sugar in coffee with either hand.”
-Author Unknown

“Forever: Time it takes to brew the first pot of coffee in the morning.”
-Author Unknown

“I don’t have a problem with caffeine. I have a problem without caffeine!”
-Author Unknown

“Be a coffee-drinking individual…espresso yourself!”
-Author Unknown

“Coffee falls into the stomach … ideas begin to move, things remembered arrive at full gallop … the shafts of wit start up like sharp-shooters, similes arise, the paper is covered with ink.”
-Honore de Balzac

“I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.”
-T.S. Eliot

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