Zazen Archive

2024 Summer Menu and Green Coffee Outlook

2024 Summer Menu and Green Coffee Outlook

By Corbin Anderson May 7, 2024

We want our small business to have as much positive impact as possible in the communities where we buy coffee from and we accomplish this by establishing long term relationships and...

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Q Grader Certifications Worth Pursuing?

Q Grader Certifications Worth Pursuing?

By Corbin Anderson Mar 27, 2023

For coffee professionals looking to improve their knowledge and skills in this field, the Q grader certification program offered by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is one of the most...

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What Makes Specialty Coffee Special?

What Makes Specialty Coffee Special?

By Corbin Anderson Mar 27, 2023

But quality isn't the only consideration when it comes to specialty coffee. Sourcing and transparency are also key factors. Specialty coffee is sourced through direct relationships with producers or through...

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The Truth About Expiration Dates

The Truth About Expiration Dates

By Corbin Anderson Mar 10, 2023

If you've ever picked up a bag of coffee from the grocery store and looked at the packaging you may have noticed a "best by date" printed on the bag somewhere.  As...

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Embracing Change

Embracing Change

By Corbin Anderson Mar 10, 2023

Coffee is an agricultural product and subject to the ebbs and flows of nature.  Temperatures rise, soils change, periods of heavy rainfall or drought all can have an effect on yields and...

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Six Must Have Items for Pour Over

Six Must Have Items for Pour Over

By Corbin Anderson Feb 14, 2023

Get the most out of your premium beans with this fully loaded pour over setup that won't break the bank. 

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What You Should Know About Coffee Buying

What You Should Know About Coffee Buying

By Corbin Anderson Feb 3, 2023

Partnering with the right importers is critical to our success as roasters because we are only as good as the coffees that we can get our hands on.  We cannot...

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Zen and the Art of Coffee

Zen and the Art of Coffee

By Corbin Anderson Feb 3, 2023

Zazen literally translated means “seated meditation” or in other words sitting and observing. A common practice is to concentrate one’s attention on a particular object or sensation such as the movement of...

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