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There’s no doubt that coffee and music make for an excellent pairing. A song you love can enhance the ritual of brewing coffee in the morning, or add to the...

New Class! Join us for Coffee Brewing 101

We are thrilled to announce that registration is open for Coffee Brewing 101, a comprehensive introduction to brewing coffee at home. Coffee Brewing 101 is the perfect exploration of coffee...

Choosing a Coffee for Your Restaurant Menu

No two restaurants are the same. This means that thinking long and hard about the beans you offer is important. Look at the food you serve, think about your customer...

From Schools For Chiapas: Marichuy to Mother Seeds, Sowing Seeds for Life

Weaving the work of the past year, of preventative measures and medicine-making with food sovereignty and climate resiliency, Mother Seeds in Resistance is about the fabric that connects us to...

Choosing the Right Coffee Grinder

By controlling the grind size of your coffee, you can hone extraction to get the right flavors in your cup, maximize repeatability and consistency, and give yourself the basis to...

A Guide to Redesigning your Coffee Shop

Today’s coffee shops are all about experience. Serving beverages quickly is one thing, but customers also want to feel comfortable and at home from the moment they walk through your...

The Importance of Quality Service in a Post-COVID World

How should your coffee business respond to constant changes in the hospitality sector in light of COVID-19? We spoke with the owners of two coffee shops in Michigan to get their...

DRC Volcano and Evacuation of Goma: A Photo Blog

The photos below were taken by a Higher Grounds and On the Ground staff member. They show the long lines of Goma residents fleeing the city and moving slowly towards...

Volcano Eruption in Eastern Congo

The Mount Nyiragongo volcano erupted in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this past weekend. The eruption and lava flow have severely affected the city of Goma and other...

Plug In With Schools For Chiapas and Support "Mother Seeds In Resistance"

Higher Grounds has deep roots in the Zapatista communities of Chiapas. Join us and our partners at Schools For Chiapas in supporting this important seed project. Mother Seeds in Resistance...

The Aeropress: An Overview and Brew Guide

As a versatile, accessible, and affordable way to brew coffee, the AeroPress has become especially popular in the specialty coffee community over the years. Compact, simple, and easy to set...