How La Colombe Started with A Single Coffee
This month, we’re celebrating our 26th birthday. 26 beautiful years. There’s no time like another trip around the sun to reflect on where you came from and where you’re going.…
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How to Build A Pillow Fort with La Colombe and Oat Foundry
Remember pillow forts? That magical combination of sheets, pillows, and twinkle lights that turned your living room into an indoor adventure? Well, we’re bringing them back (insert airhorn noise). Knowing…
3 Women Run Co-ops Changing The Coffee World
As La Colombe CEO and Co-Founder Todd Carmichael said, “Without women, there would be no coffee.” It’s estimated that women make up to 70% of all coffee production at the…
How Gender Equality in Congo created our First-Ever Organic Coffee
Birthplace of “Congo Togetherness,” our first-ever organic single-origin coffee, this Congolese co-op has a story to tell. One of unity, equality, and unparalleled coffee.
Sincerely, From Haiti: Meet the Haiti Coffee Academy Micro-lot
Haiti is close to our hearts. Defined by its strength and resilience, Haiti has overcome extreme bouts of political instability, economic strife, and natural disaster. But no matter what, Haiti…
Coffee Talk: Philly Regional Training Manager Ben Contois
Meet Ben Contois. Ben knows a lot about coffee. As our Regional Training Manager and Quality Assurance Associate in Philadelphia, Ben’s job is to train all of our new baristas…
How to Keep Your Coffee Fresh
The proper way to keep your coffee fresh has been debated for years. People have tried everything, from throwing a bag of beans into the freezer next to that frozen…
Holiday Gift Guide: Social Media Influencer Edition
In need of some gift ideas for the coffee-loving people in your life? These social media influencers are sharing their top La Colombe gift picks for the holiday season! @jazminscheitel…
What's in Todd's Bag?
Todd Carmichael is a family man, coffee aficionado, entrepreneur and so much more. From his trek across Antarctica to navigating dairy farms in Michigan, Todd is always prepared for the…
Innovating Men's Apparel
Premium active wear has become hugely popular in the last few years. With companies like LuLu Lemon and Athleta, premium women’s brands have dominated the market. While many of these brands create…
Calling All Entrepreneurs
Calling all change-makers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and visionaries. 23 years ago this month, we were in your shoes—bootstrapping to get La Colombe up and running. We’ve been through the ups and…
The Pasta Revolution: Banza
Traditional pasta is a high-carb, not-so-healthy food option—but Banza has changed everything. Their chickpea-based pasta has half the carbs, twice the protein and best of all you can’t taste the difference (we dare you to…