Co-Fermentation – Is It Cheating?
Let’s talk about co-fermentation: the process, the purpose, and the controversy. But before we tackle that, what is ...
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Home Espresso Class Recap – Spring 2025
We aim to host a few educational events each year. For our spring event, we held a Home Espresso Class. As part of our mission to have excellent coffee, customer service, and education, we love to ...
4 Best Coffee Scales for Home Brewing
The secret to a perfect cup of coffee lies in the precision of your brewing process. Often, a small change to your c...
Why Our Coffee Origins Come and Go
Ever wondered why your beloved coffee origin sometimes disappears from our menu? Or, perhaps we changed an origin’s t...
Weighing vs. Scooping Coffee – What’s the no. 1 way to measure coffee at home?
Precision makes a huge difference when it comes to brewing the perfect cup of coffee. Home brewers often use scoops t...
Coffee Culture In The Dominican Republic
This month we are launching our Origin of the Month. We offer 12+ single origin options and are dedicating each month...
Why Quality Barista Training is Essential
Unlock the importance of quality barista training for aspiring coffee professionals. Master the essential skills and ...
How Coffee Impacts Bolivian Culture
Uncover the captivating connection between coffee and culture in Bolivia, exploring how they shape each other’s uniqu...
Coffee Drink Origin Stories: The Cappuccino
Uncover the origin story of the cappuccino, its rich history, and how this iconic coffee drink has become a favorite ...
Why You Should Set Standards for Your Coffee Company and Never Compromise Them
Discover why setting and maintaining high standards for your coffee company is essential for success and customer sat...
Gelato and Coffee… A Winning Combination
Discover the ultimate synergy of flavors and elevate your dessert game with the exquisite pairing of coffee and gelato.
How Coffee Impacts Culture in the USA
Explore American coffee culture through this deep dive into the impact coffee has on fast-paced lifestyles, intention...
What’s the Cost of Opening a Coffee Shop?
Have you ever wondered what it costs to open a coffee shop? Wonder no more! This is your one-stop shop to learn all a...
What is Coffee Cupping?
We’re here to teach you what coffee cupping is, why it is so important, and how YOU can learn to taste coffee like on...
How Coffee Impacts Culture in Burundi
In Burundi, coffee means more than just a morning fix of caffeine. This coffee-growing country relies on high-quality...
How to Know if You’re Drinking Specialty Coffee
What is the difference between specialty coffee and mass-produced coffee? Learn how coffee taste, quality, ethics, an...
How Coffee Impacts Colombian Culture
Colombia is known around the world for its excellent coffee. From mass production to the most specialty coffee in th...
How Coffee Impacts Yemen Culture
Demand for specialty coffee has revitalized the farming practices in Yemen. For many families in Yemen, coffee is cen...
How Coffee Impacts Ethiopian Culture
Ethiopia is known as the birthplace of coffee. Not only is coffee an integral aspect of their culture, but they are a...
How to Create Your Own Latte Art
Sharing trade secrets on how to create beautiful latte art. Whether you’re an aspiring barista or home brewer, you ca...
Coffee Culture in Papua New Guinea – Farm to Cup
Each month, we have an Origin of the Month to highlight the communities and farmers that contribute to our many coffe...
Coffee Culture Around the World
The global impact of excellent specialty coffee is huge. That’s why we think it is so special when different cultures...
Coffee Culture in China
Coffee consumption is rising all across China and expanding beyond its borders. The rich tea culture of China prepare...
The Benefits of Home Brewing
Some people believe that home brewing is too much of a hassle or inevitably leads to lower quality coffee. But that d...
How Coffee Impacts Brazilian Culture
Who can say no to a good cup of Brazilian coffee? With its delicious nutty-tasting notes and warm flavor profile, it ...
How to Select the Right Coffee Origin As Your New Favorite
If you have the same black coffee, out of the same old coffee pot, in the same mug every day, it’s easy to lose the m...
Are Two Really Better Than One? How We Make Our Coffee Blends
You’ve probably seen several coffee blends on your supermarket shelves such as “House Blend,” “Breakfast Blend,” or a...
Dark Roast vs. Strong Coffee: Are They the Same?
“I like my coffee strong and dark. The darker, the stronger, the darker, the better!” This is something hear often, a...
How To: Make Coffee in an AeroPress
We recently created a tutorial in our How-To series that teaches you how to brew coffee with an AeroPress. This AeroP...
How To: Make Coffee in a Pour Over
We recently created a tutorial in our How-To series that teaches you how to brew coffee with the Hario V60. The Hari...
Different Types of Mugs and Their Pros and Cons
Most of us use a coffee mug or cup at least once a day or know someone who lives with a mug in their hand! Did you kn...
Direct Trade Coffee
Never in the history of the world has it been easier to buy products from halfway around the world. Our global suppl...
What’s the most important part of brewing coffee?
No matter if you are brewing for one person or fifty, from pour over to drip machine to French press, and for any cof...
Where Does Coffee Come From? Part 4- Extraction
Where does a good cup of coffee come from? Pt. 4
Where Does Coffee Come From? Part 1- The History of Coffee
Where does coffee even come from? Pt.1
Where Does Coffee Come From? Part 2- The Farm and Mill
Where does coffee even come from? Pt. 2