5 Solid Sources That Say Coffee Is Good For You
For a long time, coffee got a bad rep. The tables have turned and big names in the health industry have come out in favor of coffee. Next time someone…
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Brewing a Quintessential Kenyan
Our newest brew is a quintessential Kenyan. It’s a beautiful coffee that reflects the classic flavors of that origin, showing unequivocally why Kenyan coffee became famous. It’s outrageously versatile –…
Summer Affogato Recipe
Affogatos are simple. You scoop gelato (or ice cream) into a wide-mouthed cup or mug, then pour a shot or two of hot espresso over top. That’s the basics, but…
Sit + Sip: How To Meditate With Coffee
Maximize your morning by squeezing in a few moments of meditation. The health benefits of meditation are numerous and so are the health benefits of coffee – but there never seems to be…
Make Natural Mint Syrup for Cold Brew At Home
Sugar – Water – Mint – Heat. That’s all you need to make your own infused simple syrup at home. We planted some herbs last month, and they’re growing great.…
Slow Drip Vs. Immersion Cold Brewing
Ah, the age-old question: Which cold brew is right for you? We got this cool new slow drip brewer in the online shop today, and it spurred a debate on…
Coffee Lingo: Barista
Barista: (n.) the keeper of the crucial morning nectar. You probably already know this one, but baristas are the folks that prepare and serve coffee and espresso. It’s Italian and simply means “bartender,”…
Monday Motivation: Be Daring
Just your friendly reminder to be daring. It’s easy to get comfortable, to fall into the routine that’s safe and familiar, to let your creativity get stale. This weekend, while we…
Coffee + Spice Rub Recipe
A little coffee can take your grilling game to the next level. It’s the 4th of July this weekend and if you really want to impress your crew, create your own…
How to Plant a Coffee Tin Herb Garden
Gettin’ herbacious up in here. This week we connected with our friends at Greensgrow Farms to get some tips on starting an at-home herb garden. We have all these empty coffee…
Our New Guatemalan is Way, Way Cool
It’s been a minute since we’ve had a Guatemalan coffee in the roastery, and we’re psyched to work with this origin again. Even though it’s a small country, everyone…
What Do Shiny Beans Mean?
We get a lot of questions about shiny beans, and there’s a lot of misinformation out there. Shiny beans aren’t bad! Here’s what’s really happening when your coffee looks shiny…