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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...
Women Coffee Famers at Buchiro washing station in DRC
Empowering Communities: On The Ground Global's Work in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In regions where access to essential resources shapes the lives of entire communities, organizations like On The Ground Global (OTG) serve as pillars of hope. Dedicated to empowering marginalized populations through... Read more...
Coffees For Change | 6 Orgs You Can Support Today
Coffees For Change | 6 Orgs You Can Support Today
Through our Coffees for Change program, a portion of proceeds from select blends supports organizations whose missions align with our values. By choosing these coffees, you’re not just enjoying exceptional flavors—you’re contributing... Read more...
Compassion in Times of Conflict - Finding Solidarity
“Solidarity with Palestine” means to us that we are with the two million(ish) innocent people in one of the most densely populated areas on earth being unjustly cut off from basic needs to survive and indiscriminately slaughtered. Just as Palestine has a right to exist, so too does Israel.  We do not stand with Hamas; we are with the people, as we are anywhere in this world where injustice and violence faces them.  All innocent lives have equal value. Love knows no vengeance. War strategies can come in many forms,... Read more...
Sharing the Cool News on Climate Progress: A Cool Farm Tool Update
Sharing the Cool News on Climate Progress: A Cool Farm Tool Update
Recent findings from Cooperative Coffees’ carbon assessment study indicate encouraging results toward the ongoing battle against climate change via small scale farming over large scale industrial agriculture practices. Higher Grounds... Read more...
Urgent Aid Needed: Flash Floods Hit DRC Farming Communities
Urgent Aid Needed: Flash Floods Hit DRC Farming Communities
We are heartbroken to report the news of a devastating flood in Kalehe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the shores of Lake Kivu, which has impacted our coffee-growing community... Read more...
Apex Colombians are On Point
Apex Colombians are On Point
Like so many other delicious fruits and vegetables, coffee is a seasonal crop. And while we purchase large enough volumes of most of our coffees to last us an entire... 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...
Coffee Lover Holiday Gift Guide
Coffee Lover Holiday Gift Guide
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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...
Riff Roast | Support Jail Guitar Doors' effort to rehab MI inmates through music
Riff Roast | Support Jail Guitar Doors' effort to rehab MI inmates through music
Higher Grounds is excited to team up with Jail Guitar Doors USA to bring their music rehabilitation programming to Michigan. We are raising funds for JGD with our coffee "Riff Roast." Read more...
All about Norte's Adventure Bike Club, Fueled by Coast
All about Norte's Adventure Bike Club, Fueled by Coast
Higher Grounds is proud to be the title sponsor of the Adventure Bike Club by Norte. We've been part of Norte's community as a Dynamo Business Champion for three years, and we're happy to... Read more...