Three Avocados Coffee, Making a Difference :: @nonprofitcoffee

 
 

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Last week’s post introduced you to the concept of Fair Trade certification and the difficulties that many coffee producers face in providing basic living essentials for their families.  This week I was introduced to a coffee company that’s sole purpose is to effect positive change in one specific country.  Three Avocados Coffee Company allocates %100 of their profits towards providing the people of Uganda with [Read more…]

CoffeeNate and Ben Schmerler from @FairTradeUSA

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Join me and Ben Schmerler (Coffee Category Manager : Fair Trade USA) as we discuss coffee, fair trade, and how consumers can make a real difference in individual lives and communities across the globe.

Did you know that we drink more than 400,000,000 cups of coffee EVERY DAY in the USA?  Wow!  How often do we stop to think about the journey that those beans had to make in order to grace our mugs?  Do we ever wonder about where it is grown, or the lives of those who carefully cultivated it?  If you were like me a couple of years ago, the answer is no.  Why would you?  You go to the store, buy the coffee and drink it.  Well, now you will know [Read more…]

How To Keep Coffee Fresh

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You can’t make fresh coffee if you don’t have fresh beans!  This post will help you to properly store you beans, as well as teach you why you must

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How To Brew Coffee With The Chemex :: Video Tutorial

 
 

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I ordered this Chemex brewer a few weeks back and have been playing with it a few times since.  At first I was a bit intimidated, but once I tried to use it a few times I quickly learned how to coax a sweet cup of coffee from her.  I think it’s a girl….don’t know why, but I just do 😉  There are a

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How To Cold Brew Coffee With The Toddy (video)

 
 

How To Cold Brew Coffee

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Here is a great way to brew coffee for iced coffees you can make at home! You can actually brew coffee without using heat or electricity and create a sweet, smooth tasting cup of coffee. While you can certainly cold brew coffee with your French Press, as I showed you last year, but today’s post is a video tutorial on how to [Read more…]