"Sometimes me think, “What is Friend?” Then me say, “Friend is someone to share the last cookie with.” -- The Cookie Monster Is there anything more comforting then cookies and milk? How about cookies, coffee, and milk? This scrumptious cookie coffee milkshake combines all three! It is the perfect treat to cool you off as... Continue Reading →
Bros and their beans: the perfect coffee gift him
Let's face it, men love gadgets, and according to recent coffee studies, men also love simplicity and exclusivity when it comes to brewing up their favorite beans. Keep reading to learn what we've uncovered, observed, and heard about bros and their beans. We also have some great gift ideas for your coffee-loving man. The where,... Continue Reading →
Iced mint mocha
The spring gardening season is upon us again, and I am blessed with a plethora of mint leaves at my disposal. This fantastic opportunity presented me with the chance to revisit one of my favorite flavor combinations - mint, chocolate, and coffee. Here is a chilled mint mocha - refreshing, sweet, and deliciously decadent! Enjoy!
Spring 2020’s hottest (and coolest) coffee drinks. We’ve gone botanical!
2020 is shaping up to be the year of soft, soothing, sweet comfort when it comes to coffee. We are talking about lavender (lots of lavender), berries, and honey. This triad is dominating the nation's trendiest coffee menus -- and with good reason. Hot or chilled, these spring favorites are worth a try! Photo from... Continue Reading →
Homemade coffee ice cream
Not long ago I heard about a dinner-party game where the end result was some delicious homemade ice cream. The rules resembled a culinary version of the childhood game "Just Keep it Up". The ingredients for homemade ice cream were sealed in a small ziplock bag which was then placed inside a larger bag filled... Continue Reading →
How to recycle coffee grounds in your garden
A beautiful, productive garden takes work, know-how, and the right ingredients. Thankfully, you likely have a surplus of one left over from your breakfast -- coffee grounds! Coffee grounds are a nutrient-packed, attract works, and aid aeration. Keep reading to learn more about how coffee grounds can nourish your plants, boost your veggie production, improve your compost, and even deter pests.
Highlights from our interview with Gold Mountain Coffee Growers
"Those direct connections, allowing farmers to earn their own income rather than giving handouts, is what makes us the happiest and why we exist."
Understanding Coffee Extraction
Achieving optimal coffee extraction starts by applying the established extraction yield percent and then tweaking the ratios to personal preference
How to support local cafés and businesses during quarantine
“A small business is an amazing way to serve and leave an impact on the world you live in.” -Nicole Snow This statement by Nicole Snow is true -- but, as a small business owner, I think she only captured half of what it means to be a small business. Small businesses contribute to their... Continue Reading →
Life on the coffee mountain
It starts with a drive up the mountain. A steep, winding drive that brings you closer and closer to the cloud line. The air becomes drier and thinner, the vegetation changes from plush bushes to soaring trees and layers of undergrowth. The only sounds you hear are the birds, the engine, and an occasional car in the distance...
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