Batch Brew Coffee – The Ultimate Guide to Batch Brew Coffee
What is Batch Brew Coffee? Batch brew coffee is a recently popularised way to produce filter coffee. It is often seen in cafes now as the replacement of, modernisation...
Upgrade Your Office Coffee with These Simple Tips and Tricks
Keeping your team fuelled with great coffee may just be the competitive edge your business needs. Can an office relying on stale instant coffee really be as happy as one...
Avocado Woes
We entered into lengthy debates and discussions around the inclusion of the mighty Avocado on our breakfast menu at the North Star Coffee Shop & General Store. The popularity...
Cortado Coffee
What is Cortado Coffee? The Cortado is an espresso coffee drink, cut with a small amount of steamed milk. Originating from Spain, this drink is becoming a popular choice...
Coffee Blends
What is a Coffee Blend? Two terms you’re likely to come across if you enjoy drinking coffee are “coffee blends” and “single origin coffees.” In this article we aim...
A Week in Burundi
This summer, I was honoured to be invited to participate as an international juror in the Cup of Excellence competition in Burundi, East Africa. The Cup of Excellence is...
The El Salvador Project: Nine Years of Impact with Los Chelazos
As we enter 2026, we begin our 9th year working alongside the incredible Los Chelazos coffee growing community in La Palma, Chalatenango. A partnership born out of wanting to forge...
A Gesha Years in the Making: Eric Landaverde’s Standout Natural
When we visited La Palma last year, we cupped a lot of Gesha. Washed. Natural. Experimental. Traditional. If we’re honest, much of it didn’t quite live up to the hype....