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Why Are Coffee Prices Rising? And What It Means for You

Over the past year, the price for exchange grade washed Arabica coffee has surged, recently peaking at $4.25/lb*. That's a 77% increase from the 2024 average of $2.40/lb. Why? Several major...

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2024 Summer Menu and Green Coffee Outlook

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...

Q Grader Certifications Worth Pursuing?

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...

What Makes Specialty Coffee Special?

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...

The Truth About Expiration Dates

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...

Embracing Change

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

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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• Sourcing

What You Should Know About Coffee Buying

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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• Zazen

Zen and the Art of Coffee

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...