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So… how’s it going with those New Year’s fitness resolutions? When we think about living a healthier lifestyle we often assume that we need to make drastic changes in our routine in order to improve our health, increase our energy, or boost our mood. We know that a healthy diet that consists of organic whole foods is better for us, but conscious shopping and meal prep requires a good deal of effort. Exercise also provides a lot of benefits when it comes to achieving better health, but it’s also hard work. What if I told you there’s one very simple...

The funny thing about the coffee industry is that it uses common terms that make sense to those within the industry, but when we think about them, these terms can actually be really confusing (especially when they pertain to commodity trading, but that’s the subject of a different post). For example, when we talk about green beans… We mean these: Not these: We use other terms that, in general usage, give a different impression than what we mean with coffee: parchment, pulp, honey, and natural. Let’s get into one of the most essential questions that can help you understand differences...

It has been over a year since we bought a coffee farm in Colombia with partners who are specialists in the main aspects of the coffee supply chain. Together we seek to develop and advance systems for producing and exporting the healthiest coffees and to document the conversion of the farm from conventional farming to regenerative organic farming of coffee. Over the next year, we’ll spotlight different aspects of farming and processing to paint a more detailed picture of the components that make up a healthy coffee and how they support wellness. One way to look at healthy coffee is...

It's the beginning of 2023 and many people are thinking about setting goals, developing a healthier routine, and kicking their bad habits. Coffee has often been maligned as an indulgence that people should limit or avoid altogether, but is that an informed recommendation and is this advisable? Is coffee something you should be quitting or avoiding in the New Year? Looking at the cost of a daily fancy coffee at a cafe, ordering a small cup of black coffee or switching to a home brewed coffee might be better options if you’re trying to be more budget-conscious in the new...