Bracken Library’s Bookmark Café Offers Espresso and Blended Frozen Drinks

Beginning August 13, 2007, the Bookmark Café @ Bracken Library will add espresso and blended frozen drinks to its menu. During the week of August 6, Café employees received barista training from Starbucks, training on how to make coffee and espresso and some other important coffeehouse skills. They will use the same brand of espresso machine that is used in all Starbucks globally — Saeco’s patented Verismo 701.

"We will be prepared to make all of your favorites like cappuccino and lattes," said Lucas Miller, manager of menu development and Ball State's test kitchen. "We will also serve creamice to help beat the heat."

Creamice is a blended frozen drink similar to Frappuccino. It will come in four flavors: latte, mocha, raspberry and mango.

The Bookmark Café is a popular and favorite spot for students and faculty who are studying or working on a research project at Bracken Library or who are just meeting up with friends. The Café offers a range of “grab and go options” including bottled beverages, Seattle's Best brewed coffee, sandwiches, soups, salads, and breakfast items.

During the academic year, the Bookmark Café is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and on Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on weekends.