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MarketBasket: A coffee stalwart's new roasts

A coffee stalwart's new roasts The Gryphon Cafe, with its artful mural, open mikes and laid-back vibe, has been a fixture in Wayne for nearly 17 years. But for the last three, owner Rich Mattis has been house-roasting the cafe's own beans, too. "I'm

Guatemalan Rio Azul - full of raspberry, citrus, sage, and bitter-cocoa notes - was inspired by the recent work trip of Rich Mattis, owner of the Gryphon Cafe, to the farm in Guatemala.
Guatemalan Rio Azul - full of raspberry, citrus, sage, and bitter-cocoa notes - was inspired by the recent work trip of Rich Mattis, owner of the Gryphon Cafe, to the farm in Guatemala.Read more
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The Gryphon Cafe, with its artful mural, open mikes and laid-back vibe, has been a fixture in Wayne for nearly 17 years. But for the last three, owner Rich Mattis has been house-roasting the cafe's own beans, too. "I'm still new at this," Mattis concedes as explanation for his constant experimentation with different roasts. No matter, I've been impressed at each visit with both the quality and complexity of his beans. Whether it's the round and fruity GST espresso (Gryphon Standard Time), or this bag of Guatemalan Rio Azul - full of raspberry, citrus, sage, and bitter-cocoa notes - inspired by his recent work trip to the farm in Guatemala, it shouldn't be long before the Gryphon's beans begin earning notice beyond the cafe itself.

Guatemalan Rio Azul, $10.50 per 12-ounce bag, Gryphon Cafe, 105 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, 610-688-1988; gryphoncafe.com

- Craig LaBan

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