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Origin Spotlight | Yemen: Yemenia & Kent
Yemen : Mother & Daughter After the incredible response to our winter Yemen release, we knew we had to bring these remarkable coffees back for spring. This release is extremely limited and built around a single box set: Mother &...
From the Vault | The Citrine, Colombia - Faber Pacheco
Producer Highlight | Faber Pacheco A bright, structured expression from Cauca, Colombia. This microlot comes from Faber Pacheco, a second-generation producer whose work is deeply rooted in family tradition. Coffee culture has been part of his family for generations, passed...
A Shared Table: Bar Takeover at Bird & Billy
Bar Takeover at Bird & Billy | Kalispell, MT We recently spent some time at with our friends at Bird & Billy in downtown Kalispell, Montana for a bar takeover, and it turned into one of those days that reminded...
Damarli Estate: Our First Panama Geisha
Panama Geisha — Damarli Estate Tasting Notes | Jasmine · Bergamot · Orange Blossom · Marzipan · Lemongrass Country | PanamaRegion | Boquete, ChiriquíElevation | 1450–1500 maslProducer | Damarli Estate, David PechVariety | GeishaProcess | Noble (Natural · Proprietary Fermentation)Aspects...
The Story of Coffee in Panama & the Rise of Geisha Panama may be a small country, but it has a big reputation in the world of specialty coffee. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains of the Cordillera...
At Origin: Damarli Estate - Boquete, Panama
We had the great opportunity to visit the Damarli Estate in Panama. This was our first origin trip and hopefully not the last! Staying at the farm offered us a clear, comprehensive look at how specialty coffee is grown, processed, and developed...
Why Altitude Matters in Coffee
Altitude is one of the most defining variables in specialty coffee, not because higher is always better, but because elevation changes how a coffee develops, and ultimately, how it expresses itself in the cup. At its core, altitude is about...
How Many Hands Touch Your Coffee Before It Reaches Your Cup?
The Journey From Farm to Cup When you drink a cup of coffee, it’s easy to forget how many people were involved in bringing it to you. Coffee travels a long journey from the farm to your cup, and along...
A Guide to Specialty Coffee: From Dark Roasts to Nordic Style
Leave the Dark Side Behind For many people, coffee begins with a familiar experience—dark, strong, and consistent. It’s the kind of cup that tastes the same no matter where you are. For decades, this was the standard: darker roasts made...