MEET THE BEAN

How does Juan Valdez drink his coffee . . . we like the nostalgia of imagining him doing coffee old school with a hand grinder and a cast iron kettle over a fire.

Our featured Roast of the Month, Morning Meeting is a cup of joe crafted especially for our Tradition Coffee subscribers! Meet the Bean This coffee reigns from Acevedo Colombia and was produced on 5 small, family-owned farms who collaborated together to follow the same post-harvest procedures. Itʻs a true “community” harvest. Each family focused on a very selective picking and processing method to match the incredible quality coffee that you will find in this cup, complimenting what this region has come to be known for. The Inside Scoop Flavor notes are crisp apple and sweet toffee with hints of chocolate....

The best way to make coffee is such a personal question. I don’t mean personal like who was your first kiss, I mean personal as in everyone’s situation and tastes are different. I’m both a coffee snob and a caffeine junkie. I feel I bridge that gap pretty well when talking to either group and exchanging advice and ideas. Let me explain. There are times in my life where I just need an easy solution to wake up in the morning and get the day going. After all, that’s why I started drinking coffee in the my first firehouse in...

Our featured Roast of the Month, Spring Break is a simple moment crafted especially for our Tradition Coffee subscribers! Meet the Bean This is a beautiful and delicious Fairtrade, Organic (FTO) coffee from the Marcala growing region of Honduras. As a country, Honduras is the 5th largest coffee producer in the world, with a wide array of coffee growing climates. This coffee in particular got our attention not only because of growers' dedication to organic farming, but also for the quality of the coffee they create. These varietals of beans are predominantly Bourbon and Catuai. They are grown at a...