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WRC Blend for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
WRC Blend for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a time to listen, to act, and to stand with survivors. We’re honored to partner with the Women’s Resource Center and help amplify the critical... Read more...
What is a Latte Art Throwdown, Anyway?
What is a Latte Art Throwdown, Anyway?
Colloquially also called a “barista jam” by some, a latte art throwdown is a way for local baristas to showcase their skills honed by hours behind the bar, pouring steamed... 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...
We're Teaming Up with Jail Guitar Doors to Bring Rehabilitative Music Programming to Michigan Prisons
We're Teaming Up with Jail Guitar Doors to Bring Rehabilitative Music Programming to Michigan Prisons
Music has the power to transform perspective and transcend one’s own experience, connecting us to a broader human experience, providing us comfort and an opportunity for reflection at times when... Read more...
Harbor Blend: Safety, Shelter and Hope for those in Need
Harbor Blend: Safety, Shelter and Hope for those in Need
Safe Harbor offers safe shelter, love, dignity, and encouragement to people experiencing homelessness, relating to guests with love, empathy and encouragement.  Read more...
Meet Em, the Artist behind our New Travel Mug
Meet Em, the Artist behind our New Travel Mug
"The intimate and intentional way in which Higher Grounds sources coffee and fosters relationships with the farmers is something I view as really special and unique." --artist Em Randall 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...
New Class! Join us for Coffee Brewing 101
New Class! Join us for Coffee Brewing 101
We are thrilled to announce that registration is open for Coffee Brewing 101, a comprehensive introduction to brewing coffee at home.  Coffee Brewing 101 is the perfect exploration of coffee... 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...
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...
An update from Tim, Coffee Bar Manager
An update from Tim, Coffee Bar Manager
Perhaps you have noticed that my masked face has not been running around the cafe and patio lately. On October 30th I was diagnosed with Leukemia. Technically, on November 3rd... Read more...
What's Happening Around Higher Grounds this Holiday Season?
What's Happening Around Higher Grounds this Holiday Season?
We recently had the pleasure of hosting our friends Sarah and Stephanie from 9&10 News at the Coffee Bar and Roastery. Below is a recap from their early morning visit. We... Read more...