Ashland Kentucky is Brewing Up Some Fun
Sasha Bush
Ashland Beacon
Grab your favorite coffee cup and get ready for a week of coffee madness. Ashland, Kentucky is brewing up something special that is sure to perk you up for its first-ever Coffee and Tea Week. Coffee and Tea Week began this past Sunday, and will run through Saturday, March 25, 2023. Whether you like your coffee hot, cold or iced, you are sure to find something that will tantalize your taste buds and send a rush of pure Java-powered adrenaline through your veins.
To get started, you will need to head on over to visitaky.com and print out your Coffee and Tea Week passport. This may look familiar to those of you who took part in any of Ashland’s Burger Week events. The concept is the same. On the passport, you will see a list of each participating coffee or tea shop. Beside each one is a blank box. Your goal is to get every box checked off your list by visiting each participating location.
Once you arrive at each location and have picked out your favorite drink, snap a pic of you holding your purchased item at each location and post it to Facebook or Instagram. Be sure to include the following tags on your photos: #akycoffeeweek and #visitaky. For those who choose to participate, you will be entered to win locally roasted coffee and one of two Ninja Dual Brew Systems with a built-in milk frother. Two winners will be randomly selected from all those who participate and will be notified by Facebook messenger March 27, 2023. During the week of this event, all participating coffee and tea shops will also be having a contest of their own between themselves. Be sure to head back to the visitAKY website and cast your votes for which coffee and tea shop had your favorite drink of the week. Here is a quick rundown of Coffee and Tea Week’s Menu:
606 Coffee Co.- Located at 1525 Winchester Ave.
Indulge in the ultimate coffee experience at 606 Coffee Co. where hot iced and frozen custard blended coffees are expertly crafted to perfection. Proudly featuring locally roasted coffee from Kentucky Mountain Coffee Company, you can be sure that each cup is made with the freshest and most flavorful beans. Whether you prefer a classic latte, decadent mocha, or something more adventurous like their salted caramel pretzel cold brew, you're sure to find a drink that satisfies your taste buds at 606 Coffee Co.
Bubbles N Sweets- Located at 1517 Winchester Ave.
Bubbles N Sweets is the wondrous wonderland of boba where magical milk teas, bubbling boba tea, and even banana coffee await you! Not only do they offer delicious drinks, but you can also find decked-out waffles and gelatin art cakes. Consider this place a one-stop shop to satisfy your sweet tooth.
SKY 37- Located at 1212 Bath Ave. (inside the Sky Tower)
This is your go-to spot for a cup of rich and flavorful Brazilian pour-over coffee. This locally owned and operated coffee shop features one of the coziest interiors and a delicious lunch menu. If you’re looking for a unique and authentic coffee experience, then you will love what SKY 37 has to offer.
Blossom Juicy Bar- Located at 500 Winchester Ave (inside Ashland Town Center Mall)
At Blossom Juicy Bar, they are all about the Boba- those chewy delicious little balls that make every drink more fun. Their team of talented mixologists is constantly concocting new and exciting flavor combinations that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Pour House Coffee- Located at 323 15th Street and 2201 Lexington Ave (inside KDMC)
Pour House is a beloved coffee shop that has been a staple in Russell, Kentucky and inside King’s Daughters Medical Center for years, and now they’re bringing their expertise to a new brick-and-mortar location in our beloved area known as The District. All their beverages are crafted using only the highest quality ingredients, and their friendly and knowledgeable baristas are dedicated to providing a top-notch customer experience.
The Coffee Doc- Located at 500 Winchester Ave. (inside Ashland Town Center Mall) and 3232 Megan Neyer Way (inside the Ashland Area YMCA)
Are you looking for the ultimate prescription for your caffeine fix? Look no further because this doctor is always in and always takes walk-in patients. The Coffee Doc believes in providing its customers with the highest quality coffee and recipes specially crafted to keep you energized and focused throughout the day.
Tipton’s Traditions Bakery- located at 339 15th Street
Tipton’s Traditions Bakery provides couture wedding and birthday cakes, pastries, cupcakes and so much more. Tipton’s Traditions has been a staple in our community for many years. If you are looking for a bakery with legendary skills, then look no further than Tipton’s Bakery.
Conquest Books & Coffee- located at 2824 Holt Street
Conquest Books & Coffee provides you with the best of both worlds... a coffee shop filled with handcrafted and uniqueness that is sure to please your palette and a book shop that gives you a true indie bookshop experience. At Conquest Books, you can satisfy your cravings for a good book and a good cup of joe with one stop.
That’s not all Ashland’s first-ever Coffee and Tea Week has in store. The Mill AKY will be hosting Goose Bridle Coffee Roasters for a Coffee 101: An Introduction to Coffee Quality and Coffee Blending class. Goose Bridle Coffee is creating a special blend for AKY Coffee and Tea Week, and you get to help! Spend an evening with Goose Bridle Coffee’s founder, roaster, and mad scientist Dr. Will Stevens. He will be talking about ways you can make better coffee at home and how industry professionals assess coffee quality. Later on, you’ll use your new skills to help pick the AKY coffee and tea week blend! This blend will be sold in Ashland for a limited time, and a percentage of the proceeds will go to benefit the Clark Family Discovery Center at the Highlands Museum! At the end of the evening, you’ll even take home a bag of Goose Bridle Coffee! The cost to attend this event will be $30.
On March 23, 2023, at 6 p.m., you can join Appalachian Folkology at Broadway Books for a build-your-own tea blend workshop. Come learn about a variety of herbs and the many benefits that they offer. Then, you can build your own custom tea blend that is specific to your needs. This event is free to attend but will have a charge of $15 to build your own tea. Cash or card will be accepted on-site.