The specialty coffee subscription industry is fiercely competitive with many players each offering their own unique take on the best coffees in the world. Some of these companies, like Angel Cup, target the connoisseur who wants a fully interactive experience where you can plot out your specific taste profile and compare tasting notes with other coffee lovers around the world. Other's take a much simpler but no less enjoyable approach where the focus is on just delivering the freshest and purest coffee available. True Coffee Company is one such brand. We recently received 3 bags of their award-winning coffee to test out. Check out our True Coffee Subscription review below to see how their … [Read more...]
What are the Benefits of Drinking Quality Coffee
The title of this article suggests a simple truth that all coffee lovers know: that all coffee isn't created equal. The difference between cheap and quality coffee has deeper implications than the differences in say roast preferences, blends, and brands. And because good coffee tastes better and is healthier (both for each one of us and the planet), it's certainly preferable to drink quality coffee rather than bad coffee -- and good coffee is invariably more expensive. In discussing the benefits of drinking quality, we've also curated the top 3 recommended gourmet coffee brands based on our reviews. Skip right to our gourmet coffee recommendations. Nutritional Benefits of Drinking … [Read more...]
What is Fair trade Coffee and is it Worth it?
Any coffee lover has most likely come across the term "fair trade coffee" at some point while shopping for their magic brew. You may also have noticed that this coffee is more expensive than most. As you may have guessed from the title, this article will answer two questions related to this specially-labeled coffee: What is fair trade coffee and is it worth the extra money? What is Fair Trade Coffee? Fair trade coffee is defined by the World Fair Trade Organisation as 'a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade.' Essentially fair trade-labelled products work to ensure that the farmers receive a greater share of … [Read more...]
What’s the big deal about Fair Trade Coffee?
Coffee is one of the most eagerly demanded crops on a global scale. The Coffee Production industry in the U.S. alone earns an annual $12 billion revenue while employing more than 21,000 workers across 670 businesses. Starbucks, Green Mountain, Kraft, J.M. Smucker, and Nestle are among the industry leaders. And while some of the beans are produced right in Hawaii, most are sourced internationally. Coffee is and always has been a major commodity focused on profit margins. But the means and methods of securing your favorite conventional brew may be leading to unprecedented shortages and eventual global crises as coffee prices soar over the next three years. Fortunately, there's a solution: … [Read more...]
