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We want to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment with what we know best: coffee. We are going to give you a clear explanation of Fair Trade coffee and why supporting it will help our environment and the...

Portola Coffee Lab is all about bringing coffee directly from farm to your cup. What makes them unique is their extreme dedication to source coffee from all over the world in their unyielding pursuit of perfection. So it’s no wonder...

In the coffee community, there is never a shortage of variety or of risk-takers who like to break free from their typical routine every once in a while. Are you looking for a new coffee drink to test out this...

Every year, there seems to be more new and exciting trends emerging in the coffee world. From latte art to the flat white, there is always something different that follows in the coming year. Here are some of the trends...

Sundays are meant to be enjoyed. Grind your beans, brew your coffee and sit back with great music.   "Toots and the Maytals were already reggae stars — they coined the word on 1968's "Do the Reggay". They were rumored to be Chris Blackwell's choice...

Buddy Brew Coffee is an inspiring roastery and coffee bar that is dedicated to making the best coffee by using carefully sourced beans roasted fresh on-site. Their motto- Brew Good, Do Good- shows their drive to make a positive difference...

Hailing from Tampa, FL - Buddy Brew is a specialty coffee craft roaster with a crazy passion to Brew Good and Do Good. We believe coffee should be extraordinary. We believe in challenging the status quo. Our coffee is carefully selected...

There are a few things to consider when deciding which pour over coffee maker is the right one for you. They include material, ease of use, cost and volume. Here’s how these coffee brewers stack up on those parameters. Hario...

Koan and Mark, founders of Huckleberry Roasters met in Denver, Colorado in late 2006; one as barista, one as customer. They shared a bond over their love of music, and eventually found themselves working together at the same coffee shop....

Sundays are meant to be enjoyed. Grind your beans, brew your coffee and sit back with great music.     For the follow-up to "Hold On, I'm Comin'," writer-producers Hayes and Porter decided to tinker with their formula: Porter asked singer Sam Moore...

The Chemex is a beautifully designed coffee brewing device made of glassware that was actually invented by a chemist, which makes this brewing technique top of the line in the opinion of many coffee enthusiasts. It allows you to brew uber-clean...

We still love our espressos tampered to perfection and milk frothed with love, but artisan chocolate and the people making it are now the superheros in the food world.  We will always love the Mast Brothers and their burley red...

Sundays are meant to be enjoyed. Grind your beans, brew your coffee and sit back with great music.   In 1975, Bowie traded his glammed-out Ziggy Stardust persona for an exploration of what he called "plastic soul." Yet this R&B homage is one of his...

Have you taken a good look at the label on your coffee lately? Today’s specialty coffee roasters are especially proud of the coffees they offer. Most work hard to source coffees that meet specific standards – coffees that are grown...

  Sundays are meant to be enjoyed. Grind your beans, brew your coffee and sit back with great music. This week features The Bright Sound by Earl Hooker.    

Katsuyuki Tanaka, barista and owner of Bear Pond Espresso in Setagaya, Tokyo gives an inside look on his classic style of espresso. Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name    

The coffee grinder is arguably the most important component of your home barista arsenal.  Ask any coffee professional on how to improve your coffee game and they’ll talk to you about grinders. But where to start? There’s a never-ending supply...

The Parisi Artisan Coffee philosophy: Great coffee is motivational. Inspirational. Timeless moments are often shared over a cup. So we take our coffee seriously. Selecting, roasting and brewing it right is an art. Parisi Coffee is our proud, passionate homage...

New coffee arrivals are here!   New roasts from:   Barefoot Coffee Roasters         Crema Coffee Roasters         BowTruss Coffee Roasters     Don't forget, we love hearing from you! Tell us which coffees and products...

              Buying coffee isn't as easy as it used to be. Back in the day, the selection was scant; your typical hot cup o’ joe at the diner on the corner, watery instant coffee, or other tasteless brands (we all know what...

        Located in an area not known for its coffee scene, The Brown Coffee Company has been pushing its San Antonio, Texas customers’ tastebuds for the last nine years. Even though Brown is an established presence and is...