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Partner Highlight: Northern Michigan for Veterans
Partner Highlight: Northern Michigan for Veterans
Northern Michigan for Veterans aims to ensure that northern Michigan fulfills its tradition of service and commitment to all veterans and their families.  Read more...
Farm to School: Local Food for School Lunches
Farm to School: Local Food for School Lunches
Help us reach our goal of donating $5K to our partner Groundwork’s Farm to School Program! Now through December 15, Higher Grounds will donate $5 for every 12oz bag purchased of... Read more...
Virtual Events in the World of Coffee
Virtual Events in the World of Coffee
Engaging with customers and staying relevant in the industry is not always easy. However, through virtual events, coffee shops can ramp up their brand awareness and drive long-term engagement. 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...
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...
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...
The Importance of Quality Service in a Post-COVID World
The Importance of Quality Service in a Post-COVID World
How should your coffee business respond to constant changes in the hospitality sector in light of COVID-19? We spoke with the owners of two coffee shops in Michigan to get their... 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...
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...