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Chemex: A Love Story
Chemex: A Love Story
Designed in 1941 by a German chemist named Peter Schlumbohm, the Chemex rightly looks like it belongs on the shelf in a chemistry lab. Read more...
The Magical Clever Dripper
The Magical Clever Dripper
I'm here to attest to the wonderful, reliable, easy-peasy, and yes clever! Clever Dripper. Read more...
What Kind of Coffee Drinker are You? Reflections after Guatemala
What Kind of Coffee Drinker are You? Reflections after Guatemala
Thankfully for everyone involved, there are many kinds of coffee drinkers in this world. Read more...
A Story of Taste: Trying Not to Be a Coffee Snob
A Story of Taste: Trying Not to Be a Coffee Snob
Knowing a lot about coffee has defined my professional life, leading me to relationships and travel opportunities around the world. It has also come to mean that for me, a... Read more...
How Does Grind Size Affect Coffee Flavor?
How Does Grind Size Affect Coffee Flavor?
Maybe you can relate to this: when I step into the kitchen first thing in the morning, what really starts waking me up is the incredible aroma of freshly-ground coffee.... Read more...
Our World of Good Friends: Miret Bua, Sidama, Ethiopia
Our World of Good Friends: Miret Bua, Sidama, Ethiopia
We’ve come here to Fero’s administrative office—a basic room with one desk, papers neatly piled in the corner, a few shelves and informational posters on the walls—in the coffee farming... Read more...
Introducing the Learning Lab
Introducing the Learning Lab
The Higher Grounds Coffee Learning Lab is a platform for food and beverage professionals, within our company and beyond, to engage more deeply with their work, learning valuable sensory and preparation skills... Read more...
Making Your Water Perfect for Coffee
Making Your Water Perfect for Coffee
Note: The original version of this article was written by Tasmin Grant and published on Perfect Daily Grind.  For every cup of coffee you brew, roughly 98% is water. But water is... Read more...
Pour Over vs. Batch Brew
Pour Over vs. Batch Brew
At the end of the day, your choice between these two popular brewing methods comes down to the skill of the person making the coffee and your specific needs. Read more...
Buying the Best Holiday Gift for your Partner
Buying the Best Holiday Gift for your Partner
Holiday gift giving is a way of reminding your loved ones that you care about them. It’s a time-honored tradition practiced by people all around the world. However, as we... Read more...
How to Enjoy Our Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee
How to Enjoy Our Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee
We age our special Bourbon Barrel coffee in a classic bourbon barrel from our good friends at Iron Fish Distillery, then roast it to toasty perfection. And while it's an indulgent... 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...