Monday Motivation: As Long As It’s Forward
A simple, concise reminder to not only be fearless and intrepid, but also not to dwell on the things you leave behind you. David Livingstone was the first European to see…
Friday Escape: Along the Seine in Paris
It’s been a gloomy few days on the East Coast, and a rainy weekend ahead of us. But we’re enjoying the weather, pulling out the cozy sweaters and dreaming about lazy weekend…
3 Coffee Stats That Will Give You A Buzz
Sometimes it feels like absolutely everyone drinks coffee – and a lot of it. With coffee-heads grabbing multiple cups on the daily, the numbers add up quick! Here are few…
Coffee Lingo: Café Au Lait
Café Au Lait: (n.) the ultimate coffee comfort drink. One of the most classic, familiar coffee drinks, a café au lait generally consists of strong drip coffee mixed with warm milk.…
Travel to Origin: Enter to Win a Trip to a Coffee Farm
Happy National Coffee Day, folks. On this most momentous occasion, you might gaze down into your morning cup and wonder, “Where did this amber nectar come from? How did it…
Monday Motivation: There Is No Try
Aim to accomplish. Or as Yoda says, “Do or do not. There is no try.” And in case you need to watch him say it.
JP’s Homegrown French Press Recipe
Amidst all the new coffee technologies and trends out there, sometimes it’s nice to have a simple, traditional cup of coffee. Our co-founder JP has achieved a zen-like balance between…
Friday Escape: The Old Cars of Cuba
Feliz viernes, amigos! Friday is here again, and we’ve got a fun escape for you today. This week on Uncommon Grounds, Todd went to look for coffee in Cuba with…
1 Morning – 3 Coffees: How to Brew a Coffee Flight
Sometimes you just can’t decide what to brew. You want to try all your exciting new single-origin coffees, but you don’t want to get crazy hopped up on caffeine. Well,…
Coffee Lingo: Cafecito
Cafecito: (n.) a small coffee with a big taste. Often used in reference to Cuban coffee, you’ll also hear this word used throughout Latin America and Spanish-English bilingual communities. It…
Strong, Dark, and Sweet: Cafe Cubano Recipe
Everyone knows about Cuban coffee. It’s notoriously dark, strong, and sweet, usually served in small cups called tacitas. It’s easy to get a café cubano (Cuban coffee) anywhere in the…
Monday Motivation: Break It Down
People have been finding ways around walls for all of history. Over them, under them, through them. A wall is just a wall. Read the full piece here.