Mid-fall through winter is Indonesian season for coffee. Usually by December, we have the new crop for all our favorite Indonesians, if not in our warehouse, then purchased and on their way. If you go to our website, you'll see that this year is different. We have run out of one of our favorite Indonesian coffees and are still waiting for the new crop on others. What's happening? We called our importers to find out what's up with the Indonesians. Their answer? Blame the weather.
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It's December and the Holiday Season is underway. Here at Coffee by the Roast, we like to celebrate the holidays by sharing coffee. You can, too! Whether it's a 9 oz pouch from a Secret Santa, or a Coffee Club Subscription that keeps giving all year long, it's easy to give the gift of great coffee.
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Next Thursday is Thanksgiving! Here at Coffee by the Roast, we’re getting ready to share a huge holiday meal with friends and family. We go all out: Turkey, stuffing, gravy, potatoes (mashed and sweet), cranberry sauce, and several different vegetables. After it all comes pie. Our favorite is pumpkin pie, served with fresh whipped cream and, of course, coffee.
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Last time on Coffee Flavors Deconstructed, we talked about coffee flavors and how geography affects a coffee's flavor. This time, we consider the “how” of coffee flavor, the things that can be done to the green coffee bean that affects the flavor in your cup.
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Veterans Day is traditionally celebrated on November 11. Originally called Armistice Day, it was first created to mark the day armistice was signed between the Allied nations and Germany on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the official end of "The War to End all Wars."
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