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Meet the Producer of the Best and Rarest Coffee We've Ever Had
Meet the Producer of the Best and Rarest Coffee We've Ever Had
When Peruvian coffee producer Jeinner Cubas Vasquez, the son of coffee producers and a member of the Sol&Cafe cooperative in Jaen, Peru, first heard about the gesha varietal of coffee, he knew... Read more...
The Coffee + Music Connection
The Coffee + Music Connection
There’s no doubt that coffee and music make for an excellent pairing. A song you love can enhance the ritual of brewing coffee in the morning, or add to the... Read more...
Choosing a Coffee for Your Restaurant Menu
Choosing a Coffee for Your Restaurant Menu
No two restaurants are the same. This means that thinking long and hard about the beans you offer is important. Look at the food you serve, think about your customer... Read more...
From Schools For Chiapas: Marichuy to Mother Seeds, Sowing Seeds for Life
From Schools For Chiapas: Marichuy to Mother Seeds, Sowing Seeds for Life
Weaving the work of the past year, of preventative measures and medicine-making with food sovereignty and climate resiliency, Mother Seeds in Resistance is about the fabric that connects us to... Read more...
Choosing the Right Coffee Grinder
Choosing the Right Coffee Grinder
By controlling the grind size of your coffee, you can hone extraction to get the right flavors in your cup, maximize repeatability and consistency, and give yourself the basis to... Read more...
A Guide to Redesigning your Coffee Shop
A Guide to Redesigning your Coffee Shop
Today’s coffee shops are all about experience. Serving beverages quickly is one thing, but customers also want to feel comfortable and at home from the moment they walk through your... Read more...
DRC Volcano and Evacuation of Goma: A Photo Blog
DRC Volcano and Evacuation of Goma: A Photo Blog
The photos below were taken by a Higher Grounds and On the Ground staff member. They show the long lines of Goma residents fleeing the city and moving slowly towards... Read more...
Volcano Eruption in Eastern Congo
Volcano Eruption in Eastern Congo
The Mount Nyiragongo volcano erupted in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this past weekend. The eruption and lava flow have severely affected the city of Goma and other... Read more...
Plug In With Schools For Chiapas and Support "Mother Seeds In Resistance"
Plug In With Schools For Chiapas and Support "Mother Seeds In Resistance"
Higher Grounds has deep roots in the Zapatista communities of Chiapas. Join us and our partners at Schools For Chiapas in supporting this important seed project. Mother Seeds in Resistance... Read more...
The Aeropress: An Overview and Brew Guide
The Aeropress: An Overview and Brew Guide
As a versatile, accessible, and affordable way to brew coffee, the AeroPress has become especially popular in the specialty coffee community over the years.  Compact, simple, and easy to set... Read more...
We're Teaming up to Support our Veterans
We're Teaming up to Support our Veterans
Higher Grounds has launched a new coffee blend “Bold Glory” in partnership with the Northern Michigan for Veterans (NMV) organization. Read more...
The Apex Series: Driving Quality through Sustainability
The Apex Series: Driving Quality through Sustainability
Our Apex Series doesn’t just offer outstanding flavors; each coffee also has a story of its own to tell. These coffees all balance quality and sustainability, showing how the two... Read more...