We canceled our Organic Certification and joined 1% for the Planet instead. Why would we do that? After a lot of reading, and some deep soul searching, we’ve come to realize our impact on sustainability could be more effectively achieved by investing in programs outside of the USDA National Organic Program.

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News Flash! Coffee is both good for you, and bad for you…

This topic has long been debated but a new study from the University of California San Francisco further muddies the water. The unequivocal outcome is that coffee is good for you. But like all things in life, moderation is key.

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Cafe Culture in America is changing as we know it. I would predict that 2nd wave coffee shops will be obsolete in the next couple of years if they don’t adjust to the market trends and consumer demands. Consumers want quality and they’re willing to pay for it. So stop competing on price. Raise your standards and then raise your prices. Your customers will love you for it.

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I began my exploration into Mexican coffee because of my love for the culture and architecture. I wanted to tell a story about all of the beauty in Mexico while incorporating their storied coffee history. As I was conducting research for this article I learned so much more about what it means to be an indigenous Mexican coffee farmer. Even though Mexican coffee is steeped in a long history of adversity, resilient coffee farmers are making an incredible recovery.

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An espresso machine breakdown can be catastrophic! From lost revenue to the cost of repair -- it's not something that most cafe owners have budgeted for. Finding a dependable coffee repair technician and establishing a preventative maintenance routine can prevent some of the most disabling equipment failures. Learn more about how you can get in front of the most common problems seen out in the field by our coffee technician.

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