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photo credit: Larry's Beans I know this post is late, but I’ve been outside- sipping on an Iced Latte in my favorite tumbler- all day trying to come up with an idea. A post about Earth Day has proved to be a challenge for me as I didn’t want to repeat the obvious…And out . . . → Read More: Local Roaster Larry’s Beans Is Earth Day Everyday
Lem creating "sexyfoam" Photo Credit: King Plow When I was a barista at The Connection Internet Cafe’ (which, unfortunately, has since closed) we were required to attend our roaster’s beginner espresso course for staff consistency. So, off we went to Counter Culture in Durham, NC. This is where I met Lem Butler, . . . → Read More: Barista On Duty Interview: Lem Butler It’s amazing to hear about and be a part of the many people around the world who have come together to help a nation in need. But how can we help Haiti long-term? Not only does Haiti have us for support, they also have a coffee agriculture ready to be rebuilt on hope. . . . → Read More: Coffee, Haiti’s Hope Bean In this video from Planet Green, Bill Nye explains what the most dangerous drink in the Rain Forest is. . . . → Read More: Most Dangerous Rain Forest Drink? Think coffee is expensive? Think again. It’s amazing what coffee farmers go through to provide us our daily caffeine consumption. This article in TIME magazine gives us an inside glance as to how much coffee is purchased and how little the farmers really make to barely live off. Fair Trade pays $1.55 per lb. . . . → Read More: Hard Labor, Little Return for Coffee Farmers  |
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