The Devastating Effects of a Weak Coffee Harvest

The Devastating Effects of a Weak Coffee Harvest

Peter Valencia ·

Coffee drinkers are paying significantly more for their daily brew as the price of arabica coffee beans continues to soar. The primary driver behind these price hikes is a series of poor harvests in major...

A Secret Weapon for Your Coffee is on Your Spice Rack

A Secret Weapon for Your Coffee is on Your Spice Rack

Peter Valencia ·

It's in every household spice rack: cinnamon. The spice's anti-inflammatory effects and with recent research showing that it can help lower cholesterol and blood sugar could help add an extra kick to any well-rounded diet....

Top 5 French Presses for Your Home or Office

Top 5 French Presses for Your Home or Office

Peter Valencia ·

As our lives transition back into the workplace, we're rounding up our favorite French Presses that you can take to the office or into the (new-for-you) home office.  Ben's Recommendation: Bodum ChambordAn OG — a...

Coffee & Work — A winning combo

Coffee & Work — A winning combo

Peter Valencia ·

Perhaps nothing else is more attributed to the productivity and work than the almighty caffeine laden hot beverage that we know of as coffee. As most of us start our day with a cup of...

A (quick) history lesson on coffee shops

A (quick) history lesson on coffee shops

Peter Valencia ·

The modern-day coffee shop has undergone a radical transformation since it’s preconception of ancient tea-houses and coffee sharing spaces across the world. Let’s take a quick step back into the 17th century, shall we? It...

Brewing a new era: What is third-wave coffee?

Brewing a new era: What is third-wave coffee?

Peter Valencia ·

When you drink your coffee, you may not think much about where your coffee comes from. For many, coffee is simply a preference of light or dark roasts, black or with creamer and sometimes hot...

Hario V60 Pour Over

Hario V60 Pour Over

Peter Valencia ·

The Hario V60 Pour Over combines chemistry, glass products, and coffee. The company Hario, founded in Tokyo in 1921 started by producing practical physical and chemical glass products. After several years of research, they produced...