Americano: (n.) a different way to get to a good cup of coffee. An Americano is made by pulling a double shot of espresso over 6oz of hot water. This creates…
It’s been a minute since we talked about it, but the Haiti Coffee Academy is a project that is very close to our hearts. In 2013, our founders traveled to…
Single-origin: (adj.) used to describe a coffee that comes from one lot, farm, region, or country. Before the past decade, most of the coffee people drank was probably a blend of beans…
Sometimes on hot summer days, you just gotta treat yourself. Here’s a slammin’ solo recipe for our Yemen Marqaha on Silverton over ice. If you don’t have a gram scale,…
Here at La Colombe, we continue to take coffee to the next level. Sometimes to do that, you have to rethink your approach, and tear it all apart. With our…
Sometimes you need to make a big brew for you and all your friends. One of our single-origin roasters, Harry, told us what to do to make coffee for the…
Microfoam: (n.) the holy grail of latte art. When steaming milk for a latte, microfoam is our goal. Aerating milk while it’s cool produces tiny air bubbles that give the milk…
Our co-founder Todd Carmichael is the kind of guy who wants to reinvent the wheel – in the best way possible. Yes, the wheel works great, just like you can…
Organic farming involves managing natural resources responsibly, cultivating soil fertility, and supporting biodiversity, all without the use of synthetic chemical products. Organics are a small corner of the coffee industry,…
A Pourover: (n.) when coffee lets gravity do the work. Water is poured over coffee grounds and flows through them into a mug or glass. Depending on how fast you pour…
Most people don’t realize that not all ground coffee is created equal. The size and shape of your coffee particles greatly affects extraction and therefore the taste of your coffee.…