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Dec 30, 2020 • #cupping #evaluating coffee #palate development #sca

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, quality control, palate development, and to determine what specific flavor notes should be listed on our labels.

Dec 10, 2020 • #community #traverse city

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 (Election Day), I was diagnosed with Philadelphia + Chromosome B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. This summer, I started noticing a few...

Dec 08, 2020 • #coffee #community #fresh coffee #holidays #Mexico #sustainable coffee

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 twist: each item isn’t just a thoughtful holiday gift for the festive season, it also helps to give back and support a valuable initiative that drives social impact. Read on to learn more!

Dec 01, 2020 • #collaboration #cooperatives #michigan #new product #news #relationships

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, music and coffee have fueled the work of the people and inspired our dreams, our passions and our hopes for a brighter future.

Nov 18, 2020 • #coffee #collaboration #community #Congo #cooperatives #DRC #On the Ground #origin trip #relationships

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 to the OEC. It supports the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people around the world, and is a hugely...