We’ve come here to Fero’s administrative office—a basic room with one desk, papers neatly piled in the corner, a few shelves and informational posters on the walls—in the coffee farming region of Sidama, Ethiopia, to meet with the board of directors and get an update on how things are going here.
Colloquially also called a “barista jam” by some, a latte art throwdown is a way for local baristas to showcase their skills honed by hours behind the bar, pouring steamed milk into espresso to create intentional designs.
Music has the power to transform perspective and transcend one’s own experience, connecting us to a broader human experience, providing us comfort and an opportunity for reflection at times when it is most needed. Since our inception, Higher Grounds has always had a deeply rooted relationship with the arts and...
