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In December 2021, I had my first experience flying in a bush plane, traveling from Guatemala City to the coffee-growing region of Huehuetenango, near the Mexico border. The trip was part of a coffee development project, a chance to learn, collaborate, and experience coffee at its roots. Although I had been to Guatemala a couple of times before, this trip was different. It opened my eyes to a much deeper understanding of agriculture and its direct impact on coffee quality and sustainability—things I hadn’t fully grasped in my earlier visits. What really made this trip stand out was how it...

The Legend of Ethiopian Coffee Many in the specialty coffee world are familiar with the story of Kaldi, the goatherd credited with discovering coffee. And with that, the legend of Ethiopian coffee was born. But the beauty of the story is that it didn’t end there. Ethiopia, as a country, along with many individuals and companies, has invested in the craft of specialty coffee to continue the rich tradition of growing and exporting some of the most amazing coffee in the world. Experiencing Ethiopia Firsthand I’ve had the great fortune to visit Ethiopia on a couple of occasions, once in...

If you're a fan of specialty coffee, you know the French Press is a brewing method that combines simplicity with bold flavors. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to make the perfect cup using the French Press, tailored to enhance the natural characteristics of our high-quality coffee beans. Whether you're new to this method or a seasoned pro, this guide will help you brew like an expert.--- What You’ll Need: - French Press Brewer (we recommend a 25-oz French Press ) - 60 grams of coffee beans (freshly ground)- 800 grams (ml) of water at 204°F- Scale- Timer...

Read a journal entry written by our co-founder, Brendon, that highlights his experiences traveling to coffee farms in East Africa and seeing regenerative farming being put into practice: Regenerative Agriculture in Coffee: On-the-Ground Observations In recent years, regenerative agriculture has become a buzzword in the food and beverage world. Yet, while it may seem like a modern innovation, this movement actually harks back to how things were done before synthetic chemicals became the norm. Much like the resurgence of 1980s fashion, regenerative practices are a return to tried-and-true methods that prioritize the health of the land. There are plenty of...