Our Prices Are Going Up, But it's a Good Thing
It’s been three years since we last had to talk about prices with you. We’re happy it’s been that long, because we want our coffee to be affordable. We love...
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February 22, 2016
Brian Beyke
Back and Better than Ever: Papua New Guinea, Kunjin and Congo, Sopacdi
We have two fresh crop coffees hitting shelves this week, neither of which need any introduction for long time Quills drinkers. This is the second straight year we've bought coffee...
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February 16, 2016
Brian Beyke
Now Roasting: Burundi, Matongo
Coffee, like any other fruit, is a seasonal product. Within a year of harvesting, we see a considerable drop in quality. Bright, fruity notes give way to dry, woody ones...
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January 27, 2016
Brian Beyke
Peru, La Flor: The Coffee We Traveled 3,300 Miles for
Back in September we travel 3,300 miles to Jaen, Peru with one mission: to find the best coffees in the region. After a week of sampling microlots, visiting farms, and...
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January 14, 2016
Brian Beyke
Want Tastier Coffee? Use Better Water
Filter Coffee is more than 98% water, so it is not surprising that water quality has an enormous impact on flavor. In fact, the chemical composition of water has both...
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December 29, 2015
Brian Beyke
Limited Edition Microlot: Ecuador, La Papaya
When people talk about their favorite coffee producing countries, you don't hear much about Ecuador. Meet the coffee producer who is changing that. Juan Pena is the owner of Hacienda...
