We were honored to have been selected for "In Food We Trust," a new film series that features short films by Food Talkies x Bite Magazine.
This meticulously filmed video by Andrew Gooi and produced by Mark Lipczynski captures the essence of a coffee ceremony beautifully. The coffee ceremony is the foundation upon which we have built our shop and products. We want to give people a chance to stop and savor the flavors of life, friendship, laughter, and of course coffee.
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But more interesting that than is that Tedros also imports green coffee beans directly from Ethiopia and distributes them to several of the Valley's well-known and most respected coffee shops.
Tedros moved to the States 12 years ago and worked in the service industry (including at Mimi's Cafe) for years. She's a self-described "coffee shop hopper," who's always been interested in the coffee industry and wanted to open her own place.
Tedros imports green coffee beans from Ethiopia exclusively, working directly with an importer who's also a coffee farmer. She then sells the beans to local roasters including Echo Coffee in Scottsdale and Tempe's Cartel Coffee and distributes raw beans to Bergie's Coffee in Gilbert.
Tedros also uses a coffee roaster to produce her own roasts, which you can buy by the pound at A.T. Oasis. She sells four different roasts at her shop that range in price from about $11 to $14/pound.
In addition to the roasted and raw beans, you can get your caffeine fix at the shop with hot coffee, toddy, cappuccinos, lattees, teas, and more. The hot coffee with ginger ($3/small) makes for an aromatic, and slightly spicy pick-me-up — and if you don't find it gingery enough at first, feel free to ask Tedros to add more of the ground mix to your cup.
Breakfast Beat: We Begin a Morning Eats Column with Mind-Blowing Ginger Coffee
Each week, we review a different breakfast spot in town, highlighting culinary offerings, brunchability, and the overall vibe as you sip your morning joe. Whether the restaurant in question is grab-and-go or stay-and-play, each offers a unique breakfast buzz that just may be just what you need for the most important meal of the day.
AT Oasis
4613 East Thomas Road
602-957-2054
The Scene: AT Oasis is the antithesis of the Henrys, Gladlys and Lucis' of the world – at least in a scenester sense. This is a neighborhood coffee shop, one tucked away in a strip mall on 46th Street and Thomas. The furniture is plain and the space as a whole is nothing fancy. But stay awhile and you'll see that it takes nothing more than good coffee, fresh food, and a big-hearted owner like Aisha Tedros to create the kind of vibe you'll want to come back and experience again and again.
The Goods: Tedros flies in her coffee beans from a grower in Ethiopia. Don't be surprised if you see bags of those AT Oasis beans at other coffee houses around the Valley. (Note: Tedros sources teas from all over the world.) To taste a house specialty, try the ginger coffee: ginger adds a kick that you don't usually get unless you're spiking coffee with something like booze. The ginger coffee can be enjoyed hot or iced. Both versions are delicious. The menu here is small – breakfast options really only include a frittata or an egg sandwich – but they're both done well, and ingredients are fresh. Plus, AT Oasis's prices are easier to swallow than those of trendier spots down the road.