Iced Coffee for Summer While the livin’ might be easy in summer, it’s not always breezy, coffee-wise. In fact, sometimes it’s downright steamy, and hot coffee sounds like a punishment. In celebration of summer, we’re showcasing different ways to drink coffee cold. To have a great, energized summer of tasty coffee, delighting in the best […]
Coffee lovers and people in the coffee industry refer to three (and four) “waves of coffee” that denote changes in coffee drinking throughout North American history. There is “first wave coffee” and “second wave coffee.” Comparing the waves provides interesting insight into the rising standards of coffee, which were only possible when different coffees became […]
Honduras consistently ranks in the top 10 most voluminous coffee-growing countries. Recently, it has recovered much of its pandemic-based slump. Exploring the role of Honduras’ coffee growth in its economy shows how exciting one crop can be in determining the financial well-being of a country. Bearing in mind that coffee lacks nutritional value, this small […]
Coffee is a vital piece of the world’s agricultural puzzle. Coffee is popular widely and deeply. So much of the world’s population drinks it daily that coffee produced by environmentally conscious methods should take priority. Also, coffee grows in tropical places where the health of the forests helps determine the health of the planet. Tropical […]
If you’re considering importing coffee from Honduras, or have already started the paperwork, many steps and hurdles lie ahead on the path. Both Honduras and the importing country have requirements for the international movement of goods. It takes time, effort and capital to get set up to import coffee from Honduras. However, depending on your […]
Single-origin coffees deliver an exciting opportunity to experience the flavor of coffee from one area, at one time. They relay the specific growing conditions the beans experienced. Single origins distinguish themselves from other coffees in terms of geography, experiences and flavor. Traceability and unique tastes are the key to single origins’ popularity. The Rise of […]
In recent years, consumers’ increasing preference for online shopping has reshaped some segments of commerce. While shifts in sales of clothing, groceries, books and toys get much of the attention, people are purchasing different coffees online for a number of interesting reasons. The expanded access to coffees via the Internet trumps the limited coffee options […]
The world over, many countries love coffee. However, there is a set of countries worldwide that stand out as having a particular coffee culture. They either have a unique coffee history, a coffee preparation or drinking tradition, a passion for coffee, or a penchant for growing it. For this list, we’re showcasing countries that have […]
If you’re interested in coffee, you may have heard of the second or third “wave” of coffee. Waves of coffee culture distinguish relationships between coffee drinkers and the world’s second favorite beverage. It didn’t always have such variety and transparency of sourcing. Nevertheless, US (and colonial) history does hold interesting points about coffee. When people […]
Coffee doesn’t just energize your life—it has the potential to change your life in a big way! If that sounds over the top, perhaps you haven’t considered the many benefits of drinking coffee as a group. Perhaps you aren’t aware of all of them. There are benefits to kickstarting so many activities with coffee. Be […]
There are many benefits of teaching students practical skills along with a regular grade school curriculum. An underrated set of skills nowadays that supplements an academic classroom experience well is raising plants and animals. The opportunity to get youngsters learning outside the classroom and moving around is a simple, but important benefit. A special learning […]
With crisp temperatures, falling leaves and warmer clothes, cold coffee drinkers start transitioning to hot coffee. It can be time to leave behind iced coffee with its extra fixings like foam and sugary or syrupy flavoring. Many people switch to darker roasts and black coffee too. When you wish you could stay in the warmth […]
The pumpkin spice latte’s explosive popularity leads people to think it was the first popular seasonal coffee drink. However, it was crafted deliberately after another seasonal beverage’s success. After development, testing and release, this second seasonal beverage became so popular that negative reactions against it are ubiquitous. But is any of this negativity toward the […]
The coffee industry has experienced hardships in the past few years. Between the pandemic, prolonged supply chain issues and the war in Ukraine, disruptions and changes have been plentiful. Nevertheless, growth has continued. The world loves its coffee. Looking at the state of the coffee industry today is interesting considering recent challenges and rising passion […]
Many factors can push a coffee’s flavor in a different direction. From the soil quality to the amount of rainfall to the altitude, the details matter. Flavor assessments of entire countries don’t always reflect the nuance of the different regions within them. Different countries and regions within countries produce tangents in flavor that separate regions’ […]
There are a host of reasons why people drink coffee regularly, even beyond the taste of great coffee. Improving their mood is one, especially for people who aren’t lively in the morning. In North America today, it seems an increasing number of people experience low moods and depression. However, for some people modest improvements may […]
Honduras is a leading exporter of coffee in Latin America. Its coffee, tea and spice exports were worth more than 1.3 billion in 2021. This volume of exports is impressive considering that Honduras isn’t as developed as some of its neighbors. Mexico and Costa Rica have better roads, which makes trade easier. Agricultural and business […]
There’s nothing quite like coasting on the perfect coffee buzz, especially in the right place. Connect with friends at the coffee shop and can all lay your great ideas or jokes on the table. A boost of energy from caffeine can help you feel positive when diving into a work project. On a road trip […]
According to some experts, we have entered a new era of coffee, a new wave. The current movement values accountability for the coffee’s origin. Variety in flavor and preparation are priorities too. Single-origin coffees are celebrated for their reflection of the conditions the beans experienced while growing. With the focus on trying different coffees from […]
Subida Coffee Co. is proud to announce that the farm and agricultural center producing Subida, The Moses Project, has achieved Rainforest Alliance certification. By only using coffee production methods that comply with sustainability in three aspects of production, neutral auditors have determined that the farm is operating well according to these considerations. In regard to […]
Since coffee only grows in certain climates, people who have realized it’s good to trace the origin of the beans must choose which country’s coffee they’ll buy. Honduras is an overlooked country with an interesting history—including being home to the first capital (1544) of Spanish Central America. Along with its unnoticed history, the many delicious […]
The Rise of Single-Serve Coffee Machines Before single-serve coffee machines like the Keurig boomed in popularity in the 2000s, coffee life was a lot more…communal. Of course, there were small coffee makers and jars of instant. Still, coffee shops were unique locales because they focused on brewing individuals a cup just the way they liked […]
While this post could be named: “Best Things to Do After a Cup of Coffee,” the reality is: the caffeinated don’t always need ideas. Instead, we’d like to propose a cup or two of coffee in places where it can best be used. Not all energy is created equal. When you need “get stuff done” […]
Since coffee is such a common beverage, a popular misconception is that coffee plants are easy to grow. In reality, it’s a picky plant. Before talking specifically about how they grow, it’s important to clear up a few misconceptions about coffee. Our favorite beverage’s home base, the coffee plant, is full of surprises for many […]
Part of the fun of fall, winter and the holidays is enjoying hot drinks and treats. Holiday-inspired coffee can get a party started in cold weather. It can help you catch up with your people faster. Or, practically speaking, get all the gifts wrapped sooner. It’s also great for indoor hobbies in the cooler months, […]
When we think of coffee, sometimes fruit can seem like the direct opposite, taste-wise. Certain coffees can taste like hot chocolate when doctored up. Roasted coffee beans are dark and bitter. Sometimes, brewed coffee has slight citrusy flavors. Although brewed coffee can be bitter and dark or remind us more of hot chocolate, a coffee […]
The tropical forests and volcanoes of Central America make it a fascinating region capable of growing delicious coffee. Central America is the isthmus between North and South America. Sometimes Mexico is included, since its climate, geography and heritage blend together with Guatemala’s. All seven countries grow coffee successfully. Several cultivate astonishing, specialty-grade coffees. Of all […]
Although today coffee and tea are the classic energizing drinks in most of the world, a unique beverage similar to coffee used to be king in a large region of the Americas. Chili peppers spiced up this liquid. Maté, the South American tea, is a great guess, but it’s not spicy. Many people are surprised […]
Smelling delicious coffee wafting toward you may be one of the most promising ways to awake on a regular day. One of many coffee drinkers’ favorite aspects of coffee is taking in the aroma. It may arrive from afar while a pot brews or waft up from a mug in your hand. It’s the world’s […]
Top 10 Interesting Facts About Coffee As coffee growers in Honduras (Copán) coffee knowledge and facts are prized possessions we collect. The most fun coffee facts are on display today. We don’t just grow and export high-altitude coffee. We spread coffee love and good cheer. Celebrating coffee, and celebrating with coffee never gets old. With […]
In Latin American coffee cultivation, achieving an agricultural environment with ethical labor practices and sustainable farming is still a work in progress. However, the tide can flow away from structures like coffee plantations in Honduras, Costa Rica and Guatemala. Plantation-style farming dates back centuries. Historically speaking, plantation-style labor practices are exploitative. However, consumers worldwide are […]
How to Bring the Best of a Coffee Shop to Your Home The world over and throughout the centuries, people have gathered in coffee shops, coffee houses, cafés and other coffee-serving establishments. Coffee brings people together. It fuels thinking, new ideas and projects. After a long work week, a visit to the coffee shop can […]
From Heating Muffins to Finessing Rare, High-Altitude Coffee Drinks - A Day in the Life of a Barista Most adults and teenagers have seen a barista brew coffee delights at a coffee shop. Intrigued barista-watchers may wonder: is it worth it to learn to pull espresso at a break-neck pace and memorize the attributes of […]
When reading the front and back of a coffee bag while waiting for it to brew, or for the water to boil for your French press, you may wonder what the labels and stamps mean on the bag. If you’re not brewing your perfect cup, it may be in the coffee aisle at the grocery […]
Since coffee isn’t a thirst quencher or a nutritional beverage, people often wonder whether it’s good for you. Of course, it gets you up and moving, more ready to embrace the day. . . or just deal with it. It also warms us up in cold weather. Coffee gets us chatting and generally peps us […]
Decaffeinated coffee causes conversations among coffee lovers. “When did you switch to decaf?” is asked around office coffee pots and while waiting for baristas to whip up coffee at a shop. Decaf is also a cause for conversations among family members on vacations or during the holidays. Well, maybe those are mostly debates and arguments! […]
Are single-origin coffees really better than blends? While many coffee aficionados rave about single-origin, there are actually several priorities to balance. There is no quick answer to: is single-origin worth all the hype? After we present all the factors, you can weigh single-origin coffee based on your preferences. Your own curiosities about flavor and origin […]
Coffee grown at high elevations has earned a reputation as being superior. Why is coffee that hails from high up in the mountains better? Since “better” is a vague opinion, we’ll go through how coffee plants behave differently at different altitudes. Elevation does affect the quality of the resulting coffee beans. Of course, we’ll explain […]
As the world’s population consumes more and more coffee, the top-producing countries will play an interesting role in determining the varieties available and prices. And the world does increasingly love its coffee! Coffee growth is concentrated in the coffee belt. Coffee only grows well in a limited region along the equator, yet people from pole […]
While coffee gets most people ready for the day, the supply chain that provides the coffee that powers us is more important than we realize. Before a bag of coffee arrives on a grocery store shelf, many lives have been impacted by the growth and sale of that coffee. We thought we’d delve into the […]
Nowadays, we purchase coffee from dynamic businesses fed by trade relationships we usually take for granted. From dragon fruit to maple syrup, to avocadoes, stores and shops offer a variety of non-native crops and plant-based products. Foods harvested in exotic places make their way to our stores thousands of miles away. They’ve been shipped from […]
Coffee is such a commonplace drink that we often don’t think about how powerful it is. A big cup provides a burst of energy. It brings people together, making them open up. Regular coffee drinking can even ward off depression. So the variety of forms of brewed coffee that can delight diverse preferences is like […]
Many different types and preparations of coffee are hyped up these days. It’s hard to know which types of coffee merit our attention. Is it coffee from the coffee-famous countries in Central and South America? Is the magic in the altitude or the roast? What about roasting in small batches, does it matter? These are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Ensuring you have a fantastic cup of coffee is about attention to detail. Every step of the process is important and here at Subida Coffee we take that very seriously. Follow us along the journey from seed to cup. Learning each step of the process of Subida Coffee and how it all began!
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The coffee of Subida Coffee Co. is grown by the team at the Moses Project, a 120-acre commercial farm and agriculture training center in a small community outside of Santa Rosa de Copán.
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