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As we mentioned in an earlier post on green coffee, the coffee industry uses common terms that make sense to those within the industry, but when we think about them, these terms can actually be really confusing. Coffee “processing” is another one of those terms. We hear about “processed foods” as being bad for our health, because they have additives and extra ingredients; however, processed coffee has an entirely different meaning. What does it mean to "process" coffee? When coffee is harvested, in order to transform it into the beverage we know and love, it must begin to be processed soon...

We coffee lovers have an additional reason to cheer as three more recent studies have found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is associated with a host of heart-healthy benefits. These studies, which were presented at last year’s American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session & Expo, suggest that coffee consumption may lower the risk of heart disease, dangerous heart rhythms, and perhaps most exciting…this is yet another series of studies which demonstrate that drinking coffee can lead to a longer lifespan! And since it's American Heart Month, we thought it'd be a great time to...

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...