Coffee Origins

Tanzania Peaberry coffee is here, for a limited time

Tanzania Peaberry coffee is here, for a limited...

Peaberries are a happy accident of nature. They form when a coffee bean fails to form in the customary way. Ordinarily, the coffee cherry contains two familiar halves, each of...

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Tanzania Peaberry coffee is here, for a limited...

Peaberries are a happy accident of nature. They form when a coffee bean fails to form in the customary way. Ordinarily, the coffee cherry contains two familiar halves, each of...

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The Big Hawaiian Coffee Update

The Big Hawaiian Coffee Update

Those of you who are fans of Hawaiian coffee may have noticed that we have been carrying Maui coffee recently. That’s because the borer beetle issue in Hawaii is isolated to...

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The Big Hawaiian Coffee Update

Those of you who are fans of Hawaiian coffee may have noticed that we have been carrying Maui coffee recently. That’s because the borer beetle issue in Hawaii is isolated to...

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Kona coffee comes from Kona

What’s the difference between Kona and Kona Blend

Similar to champagne, Kona coffee comes from Kona, a specific region on the big island of Hawaii. Other islands grow coffee, but no other coffee can be call Kona, with...

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What’s the difference between Kona and Kona Blend

Similar to champagne, Kona coffee comes from Kona, a specific region on the big island of Hawaii. Other islands grow coffee, but no other coffee can be call Kona, with...

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The Sumatran Tiger

Coffee Origins: Sumatra Mandheling IKA

Our Sumatra Mandheling IKA is an organic, shade-grown bean of the Mandheling Typica variety. Think deep, rich cocoa aroma with spicy hints; heavy body and rich flavor with a long,...

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Coffee Origins: Sumatra Mandheling IKA

Our Sumatra Mandheling IKA is an organic, shade-grown bean of the Mandheling Typica variety. Think deep, rich cocoa aroma with spicy hints; heavy body and rich flavor with a long,...

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Nicaragua La Ilusion

Nicaragua La Ilusion

This coffee came to us as a bit of a surprise. We’ve had coffees from Nicaragua in the past, but this special reserve may be the most delicate and intriguing...

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Nicaragua La Ilusion

This coffee came to us as a bit of a surprise. We’ve had coffees from Nicaragua in the past, but this special reserve may be the most delicate and intriguing...

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Rwanda Busanze Coffee

Rwanda Busanze Coffee

The Unique Origin Rwanda Busanze Coffee is a rare and unique coffee that originates from the small country of Rwanda in Central Africa. Rwanda is known for its delicious coffee,...

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Rwanda Busanze Coffee

The Unique Origin Rwanda Busanze Coffee is a rare and unique coffee that originates from the small country of Rwanda in Central Africa. Rwanda is known for its delicious coffee,...

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Coffee Culture on the Mountainside

Coffee Culture on the Mountainside

Our coffee ambassador When Emeran and I visited La Voz Coffee Cooperativa along the shore of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, we had the privilege of being guided up the Nariz...

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Coffee Culture on the Mountainside

Our coffee ambassador When Emeran and I visited La Voz Coffee Cooperativa along the shore of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, we had the privilege of being guided up the Nariz...

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The A&E Roaster

Flavor and Aroma: Using the Flavor Wheel to Des...

Many professionals in the coffee industry, including A&E owner Emeran, use the process of coffee cupping to assess a particular coffee. The cupping practice uses a standardized process of tasting...

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Flavor and Aroma: Using the Flavor Wheel to Des...

Many professionals in the coffee industry, including A&E owner Emeran, use the process of coffee cupping to assess a particular coffee. The cupping practice uses a standardized process of tasting...

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Norma’s Coffee is Finally In-House!

Norma’s Coffee is Finally In-House!

This spring we shared Norma’s Story – of how a life tragedy led to the beginning of a dream to produce the best coffee. Now, we finally have it in...

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Norma’s Coffee is Finally In-House!

This spring we shared Norma’s Story – of how a life tragedy led to the beginning of a dream to produce the best coffee. Now, we finally have it in...

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How Coffee Changed Norma’s Life

As is common in Central America, Norma married very young. While originally from Honduras, Norma’s husband found work in Guatemala and the couple moved. After having a daughter in their...

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How Coffee Changed Norma’s Life

As is common in Central America, Norma married very young. While originally from Honduras, Norma’s husband found work in Guatemala and the couple moved. After having a daughter in their...

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Coffee origins: Ethiopian Natural Sidamo

Coffee origins: Ethiopian Natural Sidamo

Our Ethiopian Natural Sidamo is a unique offering with a tart cherry/spicy vanilla aroma, light body and bright yet short finish that rings with hints of fruit. The taste is...

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Coffee origins: Ethiopian Natural Sidamo

Our Ethiopian Natural Sidamo is a unique offering with a tart cherry/spicy vanilla aroma, light body and bright yet short finish that rings with hints of fruit. The taste is...

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Poabs Estate Indian Coffee

Coffee Origins: Poabs Estate Indian Coffee

Great news, A&E coffee fans, there’s a new coffee at the roastery, from the Poabs Estate in India, specifically, from the Nelliyampathy Hills, in Chittur Taluk, in the Palakkad District. Not...

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Coffee Origins: Poabs Estate Indian Coffee

Great news, A&E coffee fans, there’s a new coffee at the roastery, from the Poabs Estate in India, specifically, from the Nelliyampathy Hills, in Chittur Taluk, in the Palakkad District. Not...

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Coffee for people who give a sh*t about coffee.