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....
Stay at Home Recipes featuring Coffee
As we are staying at home, we are spending more time in the kitchen. Over the years, we have tried a lot of recipes using our coffee and tea. The first recipe blog we wrote was back in 2011. It has been fun to go back and look at those recipes. Some were successes...
COVID-19 Update
As you know, COVID-19 has dramatically interrupted daily life. We have taken swift measures to stay on top of the latest recommendations for food service. Thank you for being flexible as things continue to change daily if not hourly. Also, thanks to our managers and...
Beware of chemicals in your flavored coffee
Do you drink coffee for the caffeine? Most people do. And like most people, drinking coffee with cream and sugar is the only way it will go down. Maybe it is even flavored coffee or flavored cream. (There are some delicious sounding flavors out there: blueberry...
Why Migratory Birds are Crazy for Coffee Migrants and Coffee
What’s the Connection? In the midst of altered and shrinking habitat in both North and Latin America, migratory birds have found a sanctuary in the forest-like environment of traditional coffee plantations. In eastern Chiapas, Mexico, Smithsonian...
All You Need To Know About The Chemex
Chemex® History The Chemex® coffeemaker was invented by Peter J. Schlumbohm, Ph.D., in 1941. Schlumbohm was born in Kiel, Germany in 1896. He received his doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Berlin. After several trips to the United...
Caffeine Content Reveal
Caffeine affects everyone differently. You may already know how your body responds to caffeine. Wouldn’t it be nice to know how much caffeine is in common beverages. Below is a chart for your reference. One thing to know, beverage size is important. There is a...Are Certifications Bogus?
Do you believe in certifications? Well, we do and so do our growers. When we visit our coffee growers, they fully believe in the benefits of certifications, not only for the prosperity of the land, but also the higher price they earn. Below are the main coffee...
What’s the difference between Kona and Kona Blend
Similar to champagne, Kona coffee comes from Kona, a specific region on the big island of Hawaii. Other islands grow coffee, but no other coffee can be call Kona, with exception of a KONA blend. What’s The Big Deal This coffee is a big deal. It is a unique type...
Make a Great Cup of Tea in 3 Easy Steps
Making a great cup of tea is easy. It should be relaxing, fun and enjoyable. But when you go through the effort of making a cup, it can be frustrating when it turns out bitter, weak or over-extracted. To ensure a quality cup, you need to pay attention to a few details...