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March 17, 2020

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 ...

December 2, 2019

Sundried Coffee Series

Sundried coffee, also known as natural processed, is similar to a raisin. What? You may ask, does coffee and a raisin have in common. Well, read on my friend. Coffee Cherry Coffee beans are actually seeds of a coffee cherry. The seeds take up most of ...

September 23, 2019

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 ...

August 30, 2019

Goodbye to Sumatra Coffee

Sumatra has been a core coffee for years. Thinking back, it has been in our offering for over 15 years. Sumatra coffees are processed in a unique way that lends them a sweet tobacco flavor that translates well as a darker roast. The processing is ...

May 24, 2019

Best Coffee Roaster and Cafe in New Hampshire

A&E Coffee & Tea has once again been voted Best of New Hampshire Coffee Roaster and Cafe for 2019. A&E Coffee & Tea will be at the Best of New Hampshire Party featuring their Mocha Draft Latte and Razzle Dazzle Ice Tea. More ...

March 23, 2018

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, ...

January 31, 2018

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 ...

January 29, 2018

Honduras Cupping Competition Coffees

We are excited to bring you our competition winners for the Honduras Cupping Competition. It was an amazing experience. After cupping over 100 coffees, Emeran and Rachel picked two from the top 10.

November 18, 2017

A&E Coffee & Tea in Apotheca Flower Shoppe

Goffstown, NH – November 2017 – A&E Coffee & Tea is excited to announce that it will be partnering with Apotheca Flower and Tea Shoppe to take over their existing cafe in Goffstown, NH, beginning November 15, 2017. Current A&E ...

November 7, 2017

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 ...

October 31, 2017

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 ...

April 7, 2017

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 ...