White Lavender Lemonade
We first created White Lavender Lemonade in the summer of 2009. It was originally called White Peony Lemonade with Lavender…quite a mouthful! When we first started, we used lemonade concentrate, which is a little embarrassing to admit. After it caught on and...
Four Reasons Why Fresh Coffee From a Local Roaster is Superior
Here’s why coffee that comes fresh from our roaster tastes better than what’s found at big name health food stores. It’s no secret that more people than ever are missing out on fresh food in their diet. Truly fresh coffee is a rare delicacy that most...
Coffee and Your Gut
Coffee drinkers already intuitively know that their favorite beverage has a stimulating effect on the gut. For many, this happens first thing in the morning, and is usually seen as a positive boost to get the day started. This blog post sets to outline some of the...
New Coffee from Norma Lara
The wait is over! We finally have Norma’s new crop of coffee. It was WELL worth the wait! We are so familiar with her coffee. Mike nailed the profile the first go around, so it is now available online and in our stores. Who is Norma and why is her coffee so...
Is Drinking Coffee Healthy?
Have you ever wondered if the cup of coffee you’re drinking is healthy? Are you confused by the yearly headlines touting or dismissing the health benefits of coffee? Today we are here to clear the air a bit and discuss the health benefits of coffee consumption with...
Have a new staff? Create a healthy work environment.
Are you hiring a brand new staff? The turnstile of hiring can be draining. All the reports indicate that staffing is a major concern for retailers as we head into summer. How can you retain new staff? Besides monetary benefits, having a healthy work environment can go...Kindred Heart Coffee & Tea Collection
It’s the season of love and appreciation, which is why we took the time to curate some of our favorite coffees & teas for you to share with the people you love. We were blown away by the excitement for our Holiday Tea Sampler, so we’re remixing it for Valentine’s...
Comfort and Joy. Really?
What does Comfort and Joy mean to you? It’s a good question to ponder as we enter this holiday season. Honestly, most of 2020 has been lacking in the comfort and joy category. We find ourselves in a world stripped of norms, and we are navigating how to find...
Cold Brew – the science, the art
Cold brew coffee has been gaining traction throughout the coffee industry over the past few years. It’s famous for its smooth, rich, non-acidic flavor. Select cafes across the country are now serving it on a nitrogen tap, as a Guinness beer would be...
Travel to Honduras: Women in Coffee
Travel to Honduras Honduras holds a special place in our hearts. We visit and buy coffee from Norma and other small farmers in Honduras every year. We have fallen in love with Honduras because of its rugged beauty, hard-working and gracious people, and amazing coffee....