Helping a young person grow up well is a complicated endeavor. However, sometimes small steps make a big difference. Subida Coffee Co.’s greater organization, the Moses Project, operates with a mission of empowering youth with education. In Santa Rosa de Copan, coffee growth and purchases from customers in North America invest in students’ futures. In […]
Subida coffee is special, not just because of its supreme flavor and the greater organization’s role in educating and empowering youth. Most North Americans can’t shop for local coffee, and Subida is produced in a unique and exciting locale: Santa Rosa de Copán, Honduras. Although Honduran coffee was previously used in blends, some growers are […]
When a superior-tasting coffee is created for a great cause, everyone wins. Coffee doesn’t grow well in the US, outside of Hawaii and a few slivers of territory in California. The water could be put to better use there. Subida Coffee Co. produces gourmet coffee in Santa Rosa de Copán, Honduras. The coffee earnings help […]
Few beverages bring people together like coffee. At a minimum, millions of people start their day with it. Many of them pep up slow or cold moments with a mug as well. Take as evidence of its popularity the fact that coffee only grows a few degrees north and south of the equator, yet people […]
Superior quality coffee isn’t easy to craft. It’s a beverage that arrives to drinkers only after a long, controlled process. By taking pride in protecting the plant and bean from harm, and controlling its conditions and exposures via natural methods, a reliable, flavorful mug of coffee results. That premium coffee can be delivered to your […]
The history of coffee is an ancient one, stretching into the murky past where the stuff of legends are brewed. Mythologized origins blend with historical fact in a story that is still being written. As questions arise about the current (and future) state of coffee’s place in the world, it is worth considering its evolving […]
We all know the benefits of shopping locally. However, one of our favorite beverages presents a challenge because it’s usually grown near the equator: coffee. So the question is, when it comes to gourmet coffee, how local can you shop? The answer is: not very local, unfortunately. While in the U.S. and Canada we may […]
The enjoyment of gourmet coffee, like our Honduran coffee, requires more than the right roast. Brewing the perfect cup is an art (with the occasional dash of science). A true expert should become familiar with the critical steps and components in the process. Consider the following links in the coffee chain. The Coffee Chain Regardless […]
Spend enough time investigating coffee culture, and you will eventually hear the terms Arabica and Robusta. Most everyday connoisseurs are familiar enough with these designations, and perhaps some of their implications—but what do these terms actually mean? Let’s examine these two broad categorizations from a few different angles. and Robusta – What are they? Coffee […]
In another post, Arabica and Robusta – A Gourmet’s Guide we discussed some of the key differences between Arabica and Robusta coffee beans. If you drink gourmet coffee, then you’ve encountered terms like 100 percent Arabica, and you know that this one species of coffee plant accounts for virtually all of the specialty roasts you enjoy. […]
