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We have been partners with the folks at Spirit Mountain in the Dominican Republic for a while now. This coffee just continues to grow in popularity, and as a result, we have run into shortages in the…

Normally we'd wait until we were waist-deep in the holiday season to release all of our holiday flavored coffees, but ... well, let's just go ahead and get this party started, shall we? And don't forg…

Over thirty years ago, Addison Coffee Roasters was known as the Coffee & Tea Trading Company. Some of you may not know this, especially if you’ve never visited our retail location, but we still s…

Western Papua New Guinea New Guinea is an island just southeast of the Philippine archipelago and just north of Australia. This island is divided, with the independent eastern side of the…

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…

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…

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…