EDUCATION
What Makes Geisha So Special?
Hidden For Over 60 Years
For over 60 years, the "superstar" Geisha plant lay hidden at the legendary farm, Hacienda l...
Making Great Home Espresso
We know getting perfect espresso at home can sometimes be frustrating. It takes a lot of practice (and patience) to p...
Water and Coffee - What You Need to Know
Water Basics
Water not only makes up the majority of a cup of brewed coffee, the composition of your water can have a...
Dial In Your Grinder
A Word About Brewing Coffee
When we brew coffee, hot water passes through the coffee grounds, and dissolves content f...
Cupping Coffee
When coffee professionals taste coffees to evaluate them, we use one of the simplest methods for brewing – a cupping ...
Blooming Coffee
Blooming is not usually a word most people connect to coffee brewing, but it’s actually a key concept. To understand ...
Pour Over Brewing Basics
If you've never tried making pour over coffee, tis the season! They are fun to use and make full flavored cups. Here'...
Is Fair Trade the same as Direct Trade?
It's a question we get asked all the time. And no wonder, with all the terms out there surrounding coffee, it can be ...
Exploring Coffee Around the World: Japan
Coffee Around the World: JapanFor those traveling this spring or summer, we thought it would be fun to talk about cof...
Exploring Coffee Around the World: Finland
Coffee Around the World: FinlandIn anticipation of summer traveling season, we've been exploring coffee cultures arou...
Coffee in Art History
The History of Coffee in ArtEdward Hopper's Automat, first shown on Valentine's Day in 1927, depicts a lone woman enj...
Women in Coffee
History of Women in Coffee
Did you know: the first paper coffee filter was invented by a woman in 1908? Amalie Augus...