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Jun 10, 2020 • #collaboration #earthrise

Earthrise + Collaboration: a Manifesto

Our collaborations allow us to transcend the limits of our individual impact. Through these tumultuous times and beyond, we are inspired by the Earthrise, a symbol of human resilience, collaboration, and the power of a global perspective.

May 27, 2020

Signature Drinks Made Easy

Want to get creative with your cafe menu? Looking to jazz up your at-home coffee experience? Either way, it’s easy to make your own flavored syrups and give your coffee a unique spin. The wide range of syrups you see at many cafes are all really just sugar and water,...

May 11, 2020 • #community #cooperatives #DRC #relationships

Cooperative Coffees Allocates $130K for Immediate COVID Relief for Coffee Farmers

Photo: Partner farmers at the Pangoa Cooperative in Satipo, Peru Higher Grounds is a proud member-owner of Cooperative Coffees, the world's only fair trade, organic coffee importing cooperative. We buy our coffee through Cooperative Coffees because we believe in the power of cooperation and long-term relationships. For every pound of coffee we...

Feb 11, 2020 • #acidity #brewing #dark roast #low acid coffee

Acidity in Coffee: Friend or Foe?

Fruity, tangy, sparkling, citrusy, vibrant. Or should we say sour, sharp, tart, pungent, harsh? It can be difficult to know if the words we use to describe coffee mean the same thing to everyone. For many baristas and other folks who work in specialty coffee, acidity in coffee is a...

Jan 02, 2020 • #coffee grounds #compost #sustainability

6 Ways to Use Coffee Grounds in your Garden

There's nothing like coffee for a quick pick-me-up in the morning. Your plants could also use a coffee boost once in a while. The gardening section of your nearest big-box store offers plenty of products, but those can get expensive fast. If you’re in the market for a natural, free garden booster, coffee grounds might hit the spot. We’ve brewed up six ways to turn this common kitchen waste into gardening gold.