Haiti Coffee Academy Update: August 2015
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…
Monday Motivation: No Loss of Enthusiasm
If last Friday marked a week of failures, it can be hard to start off Monday with the right attitude. Work to leave last week’s problems behind. This week is a new…
Friday Escape: Seljalandsfoss, Iceland
Another Friday, another excuse to look at awesome travel shots. This week’s Friday Escape comes from Instagram user Christian McLeod, who recently traveled to Seljalandsfoss, Iceland. The waters of the Seljalandsfoss…
Coffee Lingo: Single-origin
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…
The Festival of San Roque
Oh, quirky local festivals. Every town has them! This week marks the Festival of San Roque, an important celebration in Altamira (Huila), Colombia, the area where our San Roque coffee…
Treat Yo’ Self: Iced Yemen Silverton for One
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,…
Monday Motivation: Afraid of Nothing
On Monday mornings ahead of a big week, we wake up with a little buzz in our chests, a little productive anxiety that helps us get up, get moving, and…
A Note From Todd: La Colombe’s Next Chapter
Today, I am over-the-top excited to talk about the next chapter of La Colombe. Our company and brand is about to become an even better and stronger as JP and…
Friday Escape: Dead Horse Point, Utah
Happy Friday, folks. We woke up this morning with a fierce wanderlust. You’re looking out from Dead Horse Point, Utah. Check out Instagrammer @eparrillaphotos for more amazing shots.
Todd Carmichael’s New Show: Uncommon Grounds
We’re psyched to announce that our co-founder Todd Carmichael is about to be back on the airwaves. Todd’s new Travel Channel show, Uncommon Grounds, is set to air Monday, September…
Draft Latte: Defined
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…
Big Chemex Brew for Your Whole Squad
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…