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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...
Staying Personal in the Face of COVID
Staying Personal in the Face of COVID
Although the pandemic has changed the global hospitality industry in a number of key ways, it’s still possible to engage with your customers and keep things personal. Read more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...