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Yes, we're still open! The emergence of COVID-19 has thrown everyone for a loop, and it doesn't look like there's a quick solution on the horizon. It hasn't been easy to know the best course of action…

Last September, we started a program that we thought might provide a way for Vincent, our head roaster, to showcase his expertise and share these experimentations with our customers. We had no idea ho…

The Antigua region of Guatemala is one of the most celebrated coffee regions in the whole world, due in large part to the area's active volcanos. A combination of that rich volcanic soil, high elevati…

Father's Day is June 21st this year! How are you going to let the special men in your life know that you love and appreciate them? Might we suggest a little something from your favorite neighborhood c…

Our coffee of the month for June is an oldie but a goody. We're bringing back Flores Bajawa! The Indonesian island of Flores may be best known for the 2003 discovery of ancient hominid remain…

Well, we've run out of our very popular Ethiopia Gelana LTD. Not to worry, we've already got another dry processed limited Ethiopian gem ready to take stage. This month, we're excited to introduce E…

El Salvador has been a major coffee producing country for generations. It's unlikely that you'd be able to find a reputable coffee estate without 3-4 generations of experience to draw upon. Anny Ruth…

This month, we have a brand new Yemen LTD to share with you. It's from the same coffee mill and exporter, woman-owned Pearl of Tehama. (To learn more about this exporter and Yemen's role in the coffee…

Just a few weeks into this quarantine, and I'm sure many of you are feeling pretty antsy. So how about a little bit of online fun? From April 1 – April 12 we will be having an Easter egg hunt on our w…

Ahhh, Spring- birds singing, flowers blooming, and everything is once again green. What a better time to start up a new hobby? How about trying your hand at roasting coffee at home? It's not as hard…

There are many variables that contribute to your favorite cup of coffee, from tree to cup. One of the most crucial variables is the roasting process. Roasting can either celebrate the nuances of the b…

Some of you may be familiar with SCA, Specialty Coffee Association, but are you aware of the influence this organization has on your coffee choices? The SCA is a tremendous resource for coffee profe…

What a better time than February to celebrate the power-pairing of chocolate and coffee? So this month we're featuring some of our most popular chocolate coffees to help you soothe your inner choco…

We have something a bit special for you this year. We are now offering Jamaica Blue Mountain and 100% Hawaiian Kona coffee holiday pot packs! This little guys are a great way to share premium…

Almost there! To- aHEM- wrap up this decade, we have a little something planned for you. This month, we'll be holding a holiday giveaway! Except his time, THREE lucky winners who will enjoy our Tour o…

Out with the old, and in with the new! While we loved the Ethiopia Konga, reserves have finally dwindled. It's time for some new blood. We've got a delectable offering ready to take the stage: Ethio…

This month, we're celebrating our 35th anniversary in the coffee biz!To celebrate, we interviewed Sal and Jackie Calabrese, the couple with the original vision, and Richard Duncan, the keeper of thi…

With Halloween in the bag, we're on to every foodie's favorite holiday-- Thanksgiving.You know what goes well with a belly full of carbs? Pie. And you know what goes swimmingly with pie? Addison Co…

The season is setting on our Guatemala Copan Flor Del Rosario LTD, but we aren't new to this game. We've already got a replacement lined up for you, and oooooh, it's a PEABERRY! This October, we're vi…

We can hardly claw our way out of Summer before folks start clamoring for Pumpkin Spice coffee! Well, dearies, your wait is over, and just in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Pumpkin Pi…