Coffee Lingo: Extraction
Extraction: (n.) the art of getting coffee into your coffee. When water hits coffee, it immediately starts to break it down, pulling out particles that dissolve into the water. This…
We’re Headed to Haiti
Whoa, dude, it’s already the middle of November. Back in September, we launched our Travel To Origin Sweepstakes to win a trip to visit coffee farms and taste beans at…
Monday Motivation: Coffee Said So
You can do it. ‘Cause coffee said so. And you can trust coffee. Coffee is your friend.
Friday Escape: Lofoten Island, Norway
Hey friends, happy Friday. We hope it’s been a triumphant week, and that you’re looking at the weekend from a place of accomplishment. If that’s not the case, if it…
Your Bag Of Coffee Has A Hole In It – And That’s Okay
Roasted coffee is the opposite of you. All the things you need to survive – oxygen, moisture, and light – are all things that absolutely kill fresh-roasted coffee. So as…
Here’s Why You Need A Killer Kettle
If you’re trying to perfect your pourover game, you might need to take a good long look at your kettle. Is it being the best kettle it can be? Or…
Monday Motivation: Don’t Be Sorry
Do all the things you say you’re going to do. Do exactly everything you want, exactly when you want to do it. Do it all, do it with love and…
Coffee Varieties – They Vary
So. Coffee varieties. They vary. If you’ve ever eaten a tomato, you know how important variety is to flavor, especially when it comes to fruit. Coffee is a fruit (we…
Coffee Lingo: Cascara
Cascara: (n.) coffee cherry skins, or tea made from coffee cherry skins. When coffee is processed, it goes through a stage called “pulping,” during which the skins and fruit of…
Geishas for Days: A Variety Explained
If you or your friends are deep into your brews, you’ve probably heard someone wax ecstatic about a geisha coffee. So what’s the deal with geishas? First, the basics. Coffee…
Monday Motivation: The Strongest Souls
Every stumble, every setback, is just another excuse to get stronger. The hardships you overcome daily give you a unique perspective and set of skills that, if harnessed, can only…
Friday Escape: Jamaica’s Blue Mountains
Friday’s here again. Check out this shot of Todd wheelin’ around in the Jamaican Blue Mountains. Looks a little warmer than it feels in Philly today. We can almost hear…