Brazil - Sertao
August 1, 2019
We've partnered with Carmo Coffee for all of our sourcing work in Brazil, from special micro-lots to core components of blends. The people, their farms,...
Cold Brew vs. Hot Brew. What’s the difference?
July 1, 2019
In the world of cold coffee there are three different ways of brewing and they will get you different results, which are cold brewing, flash...
Summer Iced Coffee Spotlight - Manhattan
June 27, 2019
Summer is about fun in the sun, BBQs and in the coffee world all about that cold coffee life. Why not take the opportunity to...
Tips and Tricks to Brew On the Go
March 23, 2019
When you’re used to making great coffee at home or stopping by your favorite local shop, then finding coffee of comparable quality when you’re traveling...
Arabica vs. Robusta - Quality vs. Quantity
March 20, 2019
If you’ve ever looked at a bag of coffee from a specialty coffee retailer, you may have encountered the word “arabica”. Some bags tout “100%...
Beneath the Process - Natural and Washed Coffees
Let’s talk about the two most common processes for removing the coffee seed from the fruit in which it grows. These processes have a direct...
What purpose do tasting notes serve?
A common question we get in our cafes is, “Do your coffees get roasted or brewed with the foods listed on your 12oz bags?”. We...
Consider the Map
Are the coffees of Honduras different from those of El Salvador? You're right—totally agree! But why? Let's look at a well-known, beloved growing region from...
Roasting and Caffeine Content
March 19, 2019
Contrarians rejoice: roasting does not affect a coffee’s caffeine content in any significant and predictable manner. Let’s dig deeper to understand why. Generally speaking, all...
