Brew Guides & Education

Coffee Origin Deep Dive: Guatemala

Coffee Origin Deep Dive: Guatemala

When we think about good coffee, Guatemala is one of the origins that first come to mind for many coffee lovers. So, how did Guatemala come to be one of...
July 23, 2024 — Karen Duong
Nariño: Five Reasons This Is A Coffee-Growing Paradise!

Nariño: Five Reasons This Is A Coffee-Growing Paradise!

We featured coffee from Nariño many times in our monthly pack, but what exactly is it that makes it so good? Let's investigate! Nariño is a province located in southwestern...
November 14, 2023 — Lauren Scratch
Origin Deep Dive: Uganda

Origin Deep Dive: Uganda

The Plants For most of the country’s coffee-growing history, Uganda has largely been an exporter of Robusta coffee, the slightly more caffeinated but much more bitter cousin of the Arabica coffee plant, which...
November 10, 2023 — Zara Snitman
Warmth Blend - Origin Deep Dives

Warmth Blend - Origin Deep Dives

Origin Deep Dive: Brazil  Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world, which is exporting a third of the globe’s coffee. It all started with a scandal. A "Seeduction"...
November 02, 2023 — Zara Snitman
Deep Dive: Gesha Village

Deep Dive: Gesha Village

Spanning 471 hectares, Gesha Village is the largest privately owned farm in Ethiopia and rests on the land that was the birthplace of the celebrated Gesha varietal. “The Gesha varietal...
July 26, 2023 — Zara Snitman
Origin Deep Dive: Costa Rica

Origin Deep Dive: Costa Rica

Coffee in Costa Rica traces its roots to the late 18th century, when it was imported directly from Ethiopia and introduced to the Central Valley, a giant plateau that covers...
June 12, 2023 — Zara Snitman
Origin Deep Dive: Burundi

Origin Deep Dive: Burundi

Burundi doesn’t have a long history in coffee, but despite this, their quality has caught up on the world stage. Let’s jump in and take a deeper look! The History...
June 09, 2023 — Zara Snitman
Origin Deep Dive: Africa

Origin Deep Dive: Africa

In Issue #6 of the Light & Adventurous pack, we’ve featured three coffees from Africa, however, each country has its own unique history and distinct taste profile. Let’s dive into...
May 31, 2023 — Zara Snitman
Mataquescuintla  and the Power of Coffee - Updated

Mataquescuintla and the Power of Coffee - Updated

This Mataquescuintla coffee is part of a four-year project spearheaded by Drew Johnson, the owner of Bows Coffee Roasters. This project began after Johnson read an LA Times article.  The LA Times editorial written by Kate Linthicum...
May 05, 2023 — Zara Snitman
Nicaragua Deep Dive featuring Ryan Sull, Founder of La Finca Distribution Company

Nicaragua Deep Dive featuring Ryan Sull, Founder of La Finca Distribution Company

A Brief History of Coffee in Nicaragua Coffee was first brought to Nicaragua by Catholic missionaries in 1790, but it wasn't until 1850 that it was cultivated on a large...
April 28, 2023 — Zara Snitman
Origin Deep Dive: Brazil

Origin Deep Dive: Brazil

Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world, which is exporting a third of the globe’s coffee. It all started with a scandal. A "Seeduction" As the legend goes,...
April 06, 2023 — Zara Snitman
Sourcing Stories with Dustin Ryan Yu: Uganda

Sourcing Stories with Dustin Ryan Yu: Uganda

We chatted with This Coffee Co.’s Director of Coffee, Dustin Ryan Yu, about why he chose to source this coffee from Uganda and how the values of Sucafina Specialty align...
March 09, 2023 — Zara Snitman