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The Apex Series: Driving Quality through Sustainability
The Apex Series: Driving Quality through Sustainability
Our Apex Series doesn’t just offer outstanding flavors; each coffee also has a story of its own to tell. These coffees all balance quality and sustainability, showing how the two... Read more...
Emma cupping
Cupping Coffee: Why and How
Cupping is the process used in the coffee industry to evaluate the aroma and taste of coffee. Here at HG, we cup coffee for several reasons, including staff and partner education,... Read more...
An update from Tim, Coffee Bar Manager
An update from Tim, Coffee Bar Manager
Perhaps you have noticed that my masked face has not been running around the cafe and patio lately. On October 30th I was diagnosed with Leukemia. Technically, on November 3rd... Read more...
5 Great Holiday Gifts that Give Back
5 Great Holiday Gifts that Give Back
This year, as we adapt to these challenges and find new ways to celebrate, we have put together a Higher Grounds gift guide for 2020. But this guide has a... Read more...
Higher Grounds and May Erlewine Present “Shine On”
Higher Grounds and May Erlewine Present “Shine On”
Is there any better way to wake up in the morning than to the aroma of a perfect cup of coffee with the backdrop of your favorite song? Throughout history,... Read more...
How Does Collaboration Drive Change and Social Impact in the Coffee Supply Chain?
How Does Collaboration Drive Change and Social Impact in the Coffee Supply Chain?
Coffee is one of the most traded agricultural exports in the entire world. It supports an utterly enormous industry. In 2018, global coffee exports alone were worth $30.9 billion, according... Read more...
Holiday Shipping 2020: What You Need to Know
Holiday Shipping 2020: What You Need to Know
We could also title this post, "How to Have Your Best Holiday Coffee Season."  More than anything, we want you to have all the coffee you need this holiday season.... Read more...
Examining Instability and Inequality in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Examining Instability and Inequality in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second-largest country in Africa. It is home to some 87 million people. Despite the fact that the DRC is rich in natural... Read more...
New Light in the Sky: Our Solidarity with the Zapatistas
New Light in the Sky: Our Solidarity with the Zapatistas
One of our longest-standing partnerships in the world of specialty coffee is with the Mexican farmers of the Yachil cooperative. Read more...
Cooperative Coffees wins SCA Sustainability Award
Cooperative Coffees wins SCA Sustainability Award
We are thrilled to share that the importing cooperative we co-own has been recognized by the Specialty Coffee Association for our sustainability efforts and business model. Below is an edited version... Read more...
3 Ways to Cold Brew Coffee
3 Ways to Cold Brew Coffee
Any way you accomplish it, cold brewing is an excellent way to enjoy your Higher Grounds coffee this summer. Read more...
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter
It should go without saying: Black Lives Matter. Today is Juneteenth, a commemoration of the formal end of slavery in our country. While the United States has not yet recognized... Read more...