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Understanding The Potato Defect
Understanding The Potato Defect
What is the Potato Defect in Coffee? Potato defect, also called PTD, is a fault found in the unroasted coffee that develops when the coffee is still in cherry form... Read more...
Merit 101: Terroir - Ecology
Merit 101: Terroir - Ecology
In broad strokes, places with a distinct profile have strong soils and biodiversity. In Part Two of our intro to coffee terroir, we delve into shade trees, organic material, and other... Read more...
Merit 101: Terroir - Climate
Merit 101: Terroir - Climate
In the first of a series, we unpack terroir--the effect of a coffee's origin on flavor--starting with climate. Ever wonder why we list elevation on our info sheets? Here's your answer. Read more...
Seedlings of a selected Ethiopian cultivar(known as 74110) are separated in a nursery in Ethiopia.
Merit 101: Cultivar
Just like grape varieties in wine, the kind of coffee plant affects flavor and cultivation. Learn the basics in this post. Read more...
Merit 101: Process
Merit 101: Process
Washed? Natural? Honey? Learn the ins and outs of post-harvest processing, the biggest determinant of coffee flavor.  Read more...
Huabal 2020
Huabal 2020
We've doubled down on Huabal this year. Learn about the sourcing behind our spring house coffee. Read more...
Finca La Senda 2019
Finca La Senda 2019
We’ve launched our 2019 La Senda Series! Jamie recaps her visit to Finca La Senda in February and discusses the unique processes we’re featuring. Read more...
Raw Materials: "Resting" Cherries Before Processing
Raw Materials: "Resting" Cherries Before Processing
In the latest Raw Materials segment, Jamie delves into the simple but slightly controversial process of "resting" whole coffee cherries before processing to improve the flavor of the final cup. Read more...
Raw Materials: The Ins and Outs of Drying Coffee
Raw Materials: The Ins and Outs of Drying Coffee
Introducing Raw Materials, an in-depth series on green coffee, origin, and sourcing. In our first edition, we dive deep into different techniques of drying coffee. Read more...
Merit 101: Coffee Seasonality
Merit 101: Coffee Seasonality
The first of our Merit 101 Blog Series explains why we buy seasonally. Learn the basics of coffee harvest cycles and when to expect coffees from your favorite origin. Read more...
The Faces Behind Andino
The Faces Behind Andino
In August, we revisited the “village” that helps make our Andino espresso a reality. Here’s a profile of some of the real people that create Andino from the town of Bruselas in... Read more...