12 Great Neighborhood Coffee Shops
Because the best coffee shop is the one closest to you.
The Dark Roast: Mike McConnell and the Rise of Caffe Vita
He dropped out of school in the 10th grade. That didn’t stop Michael McConnell from building Caffe Vita into one of the largest independent coffee companies in the country. A few things happened along the way.
10 Great Seattle Coffee Shops That Roast Their Own Beans
Some even provide the coffee you like so much at other cafes around town.
All Coffee Is Global Coffee
Laila Willbur, the 2014 United States Barista Champion and Director of Coffee for Cherry Street, on women in her industry and why every cup is an opportunity to tell an international story.
A Basic Guide to Coffee Brewing
Though brew methods vary drastically, they all function under the same principle: Add water to dry coffee for a period of time and then separate.
How a Bean Becomes a Latte
This is coffee’s typical journey to your cup.
Is Fair Trade Really Fair?
Bellingham-based importer Edwin Martinez knows the coffee business, from the most remote grower in Guatemala to the man-bunned barista on Capitol Hill—and he thinks globally averaged profit sharing hurts the industry.
In Defense of Gas Station Coffee
Image: Amber Fouts Brewed…sometime today. Served in an irresponsible Styrofoam cup with two thimbles of nondairy creamer and a five-second sugar pour. Garnishes include one sleeve of mini chocolate doughnuts and a…
The Power of Coffee Flour
One person’s waste product is another person’s source of endless economic and culinary potential.
The Joy of Jebena
Solomon Dubie’s former Rainier Valley convenience store is now Cafe Avole, a hub for Ethiopian coffee culture.
Cold Brew: A Postmortem
You can, after all, love something to death.
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