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Whether you’re buying coffee for yourself or a friend, it can be overwhelming trying to pick the right one. Coffee labels are a treasure trove of information as long as you know how to read them, so let’s dive into the words and phrases that will lead you to your next favorite cup.

Nothing quite beats a good farmer’s market. The food is consistently fresher and of better quality than what you can find at the grocery store. Not only that, but farmer’s markets establish a connection between farmer and consumer that cannot be replicated in the aisles of a supermarket.

Nothing is quite as refreshing as an ice-cold drink on a sweltering Summer’s day. There’s no better way for coffee-lovers to quench their thirst than with a freshly-brewed glass of cold brew. So why not brew your own cold brew at home? Not sure how, here's an introduction to brewing delicious cold brew at home.or straight up, cold brew is a refreshing drink that’s sure to put some pep in your step. 

What compels you to pick up a bag of coffee? Is it a cool label design? Maybe it’s from a roaster you’re familiar with? Or, maybe, it’s because of the flavor notes. Words like “Cocoa,” “Cherry,” and “Butterscotch” leap out at you, promising a sensational cup of morning joe. These flavor profiles are a key factor in choosing the coffee we drink, but where do they come from? How do roasteries--like Lanna--decide the words to use? More importantly, how does anyone taste anything other than coffee? The answer: cupping!