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What is Direct Trade Coffee? | Direct Trade vs. Fair Trade Coffee
As a specialty coffee roaster, we’re periodically asked about the origin and condition or our coffee beans. More specifically, we’re often asked if we sell fair trade coffee. We’re happy to answer these types of questions as they reflect important changes in consumer behavior. The first is that, in general,...
How to Brew with a Hario V60
The Hario V60 offers exceptional control over your coffee brewing process but does take some practice to master. Use the following instructions as a guide to practice your pour-over. The important thing to remember is to pour slow. The entire process should take about three minutes for a 10 oz....
Thai-Inspired Cold Brew Coffee
With the weather finally starting to warm up, what better time to stock up on delicious cold brew coffee? Cold brew coffee, for those that don't know, is in fact not regular coffee that's cooled. Instead, cold brew coffee is actually brewed with cold water, typically over a 24 hour...
Introducing Doi Wiang Natural
Last week we added a new coffee to our single-origin lineup, Doi Wiang Natural. This particular coffee is a reflection of just how far coffee has come in Thailand since its inception. The village of Doi Wiang, which is located in the Chiang Mai region of Northern Thailand, sits at the...
The Best Coffee Starts with the Perfect Bean
We're used to carefully selecting cheese, wines, teas, breads, and even chocolates. Why should coffee be any different? Here's what to look for as a sophisticated coffee consumer. I’ll be honest, when I first dove into the specialty coffee world, I had no idea what I was getting into. Don't get...
Coffee Myths and Facts: 5 Myths About Coffee Answered
This article was guest written by Sierra Dinkins, Fresno Pacific University student and Lanna Coffee intern. According to the National Coffee Association, 64 percent of Americans ages 18 and over drink at least one cup of coffee a day, with an average daily consumption of 3.2 cups. With this amount...
A Great Cup Ends Here
The story has been told of where a great cup starts. The tale of a farmer who plants a coffee tree, cares for it, harvests its fruit, removes the seeds, and sends them away to find their home in a cup. A great cup starts on the tree, in the...
Notes from Thailand
On the 20th of February, our production manager Cory and I ventured to Chiang Mai Thailand to visit our partners ITDP and connect with the coffee operations. We seek to visit every 12 to 18 months to continue to further our partnership and capture stories that document the impact occurring...
