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Bongo Java is a small company located in Nashville, Tennessee that has expanded into five cafes and two wholesale businesses. They are dedicated to supplying organic coffee and 100% of the coffee they offer is Fair Trade and organic. Bongo...

This weeks go-to is The Heavy from Barefoot Coffee Roasters. This is a Central American blend, Direct Trade certified, with a medium to dark profile. The tasting notes found in this particular blend of coffee are deep, dark, and chocolatey,...

Everyone enjoys that first cup of coffee in the morning, but what brewing method gives you your perfect cup? There are many different brewing methods to try before finding this out. But what are the advantages to each unique method?...

Koan and Mark, founders of Huckleberry Roasters met in Denver, Colorado in late 2006; one as barista, one as customer. They shared a bond over their love of music, and eventually found themselves working together at the same coffee shop....

Sundays are meant to be enjoyed. Grind your beans, brew your coffee and sit back with great music.     For the follow-up to "Hold On, I'm Comin'," writer-producers Hayes and Porter decided to tinker with their formula: Porter asked singer Sam Moore...

The Chemex is a beautifully designed coffee brewing device made of glassware that was actually invented by a chemist, which makes this brewing technique top of the line in the opinion of many coffee enthusiasts. It allows you to brew uber-clean...

Have you taken a good look at the label on your coffee lately? Today’s specialty coffee roasters are especially proud of the coffees they offer. Most work hard to source coffees that meet specific standards – coffees that are grown...

  Sundays are meant to be enjoyed. Grind your beans, brew your coffee and sit back with great music. This week features The Bright Sound by Earl Hooker.    

New coffee arrivals are here!   New roasts from:   Barefoot Coffee Roasters         Crema Coffee Roasters         BowTruss Coffee Roasters     Don't forget, we love hearing from you! Tell us which coffees and products...

        Located in an area not known for its coffee scene, The Brown Coffee Company has been pushing its San Antonio, Texas customers’ tastebuds for the last nine years. Even though Brown is an established presence and is...

Did You Know? Espresso vs. Drip Coffee:   There is a great deal of common misconceptions out there when it comes to understanding the delicious and complex beverage we have all come to love, espresso. Some believe that espresso is...

      Last week we blogged about the perfection that is the affogato, a beautiful blend of ice cream and crema, with recipes and tips for truly making it your summer go-to. And since we can't get enough of our...

          Located outside of large metropolitan areas like New York, Philadelphia and D.C., OQ Coffee Company opened its doors to the Highland Park community in New Jersey just a few years ago but has already signified a...

    One of our newest roasters, CREMA, Coffee Roasters, began first as a cafe in 2008 in Nashville, serving unpretentious coffee to a burgeoning group of coffee enthusiasts. It wasn’t until 2011 when they decided to roast and continue...

    We’re always looking for books to spice up our coffee table. When the book is about coffee and written by an coffee industry pro, that’s triple points in our book. Throughout her career in coffee, Liz Clayton has...

In our latest coffee column on The Manual, we talked about the 4 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Coffee Grinder.   "Having a decent grinder is one of the easiest ways to control your coffee’s taste quality. Stores offer...

    Nestled in Chicago's meat-packing district, Fulton Market, and only a few hundred feet away from several other coffee roasters, there exists a cooperative warehouse space that houses many creative businesses. Passion House Coffee Roasters is one of those...

    Last week, we kicked off our New Year's coffee resolution series by talking about ways to find new coffees and new ways of brewing your coffee. This week, we take the next step and talk about ways to keep your coffee making...

  Last week, we wrote up a post on Coffee Resolutions for 2014 to help you enjoy your coffee more. At one post per resolution, this is Part 2 of 5, in helping you accomplish your goals. See Part 1...

//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" />     Last week, we wrote up a post on Coffee Resolutions for 2014 to help you enjoy your coffee more. At one post per resolution, this is Part 1 of 5, in helping you accomplish your goals.   We know,...

  In this month's "Unfiltered" column for The Manual, we talk about 2014 coffee trends.   "As this year grinds to a close, we’re looking ahead and placing our bets on next year’s biggest thing in coffee. From greater transparency...