Chocolate Chai for Earth Day

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 by

Now that it’s April, we have a whole new batch of seasonal coffees that I can talk about. Old classics like Cinnamon Cloud and Jelly Bean are available along with newer creations – S’mores and Chocolate Chai. I figured I would take this opportunity to tell you a little bit more about the latter.
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Exclusive Valentine’s Gift

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 by

Valentine’s is almost here and it is time to show that special someone what he or she means to you. A box of chocolate is always a good gift, but not very original… why not give your sweetheart a box of “chocolates” with a gourmet coffee twist?
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Acidity, Roast Level & Body

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 by

Hello Everybody!

I’m sure you all have noticed the handy dandy scales at the bottom of each of our coffee descriptions… you know, the ones that tell you the roast level, acidity and body of the coffee. These are great tools when trying to figure out what coffee is best for you. But, they only come in handy if you know what these terms mean. So, allow me to drop some knowledge on you…
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Espresso

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 by

I love Fall; the leaves are changing, the air is crisp and pumpkin rules supreme! Seriously, pumpkin takes over during the Fall… pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie and the list goes on and on! So, in the spirit of all things pumpkin, I decided to make pumpkin chocolate chunk cookies and give them a CBD twist with a pinch (I’m using that term lightly) of espresso.

This started out as a seemingly easy task, but it quickly turned into a night filled with epic fails and colorful swearing. This is how it went down…
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Fair Trade Month

Thursday, October 1st, 2009 by

Happy Fair Trade Month Everybody!

“For Millions of farmers around the World, Fair Trade means thriving communities, kids in school and a healthy environment. For consumers, it means great taste and a responsible purchase. By participating in Fair Trade, you support the farmers who deliver quality coffee, tea, cocoa and fresh fruit to you.

Fair Trade Certified products are grown by artisan farmers around the world with a tradition of excellence going back generations. Choosing Fair Trade enables these farmers to continue giving their crops the care that produces quality, even during times of market volatility.”
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