“70% of the world’s coffee is grown on small family farms, often in poor countries suffering civil war. Women tend to do a great deal of the work, but without getting enough in return to live an acceptable life. Grown by Women helps to improve the life chances of these women.” Wilhelm Nordquist, Purchasing Director, […]
The coffee plant belongs to the botanical family we call Rubiaceae. This family is also known as the madder family and contains plants you may know including Geranium, Kratom and Cleavers (the latter taking its common name from its pesky ability to literally cleave to your clothing. Known for its high nutritional content and chlorophyl […]
For those of you who have always grabbed the pre-ground coffee option at your local market or coffee shop, now is the time to reconsider. Whole bean coffee is a preserved time bomb waiting to explode into your senses with your next cup of coffee. Yes, there will be an extra step of grinding the […]
What is this, the milky maiden herself dressed in coffee? I know I envision some kind of silky brew, more like a tea with milk, a hint of elegance perhaps? What could white roast coffee consist of? As I started my investigations what became clear is that the coffee is not actually white, I know […]
The Most Elegant and Expensive Coffee in the world part 1 When it comes to coffee trends there is one that tops all others that you have probably not heard about. It’s likely you won’t find this blend in your neighborhood coffeehouse. They can go from $80 pound to $1500 per pound! What could this […]
At this point you have your favorite coffee roast and you want to keep its aroma and distinct flavor throughout the use of your entire bag. What do you do now? Store it in the fridge, the freezer, in a sealed jar away from the sun, in a zip lock baggie, in a tin jar […]
The bean that evolved in forests… Did you know that wild coffee originated in the forested regions of Ethiopia? Let’s jump right in today. As we become more informed citizens of planet earth we are uncovering her wisdom through many lenses, the evolution of plants has been a leading force. With conventional growing practices a […]
Recently I took a trip to a coffee plantation in the Sierra Madre mountains of Oaxaca. I visited a small town named Pluma de Hidalgo (feather of Hidalgo) that has several small coffee plantations. It is a mountainous area that sits at about 5,000 feet in elevation. Pluma is a tropical area where you can […]
The Bean: The coffee bean comes from a flowering plant in the family of Rubiaceae. Coffea Arabica and Coffea Canephora are the two main coffee varieties that are grown and consumed. Examples of coffees in the Arabica family are Ethiopian sidamos, Javan coffees and Jamaican mountain blues, these tend to be the dark roasts that […]
Like most discoveries and man made inventions, observations were made from nature for the end result. As you will see, coffee is no different. There are a few stories of the origin of coffee consumption, but this one seems to be the most well known so lets start here. This story originates from Kaffa Ethiopia […]
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