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Local Roaster Larry’s Beans Is Earth Day Everyday

Jennifer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:04:41 +0000

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

Barista On Duty Interview: Lem Butler

Jennifer — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:31:58 +0000

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 . . . → Read More: Barista On Duty Interview: Lem Butler

Coffee, Haiti’s Hope Bean

Jennifer — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:29:22 +0000

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

Most Dangerous Rain Forest Drink?

Jennifer — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:08:53 +0000

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?

Hard Labor, Little Return for Coffee Farmers

Jennifer — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:56:09 +0000

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