Coffee Shops and Community. Did you know people have been using coffee shops to connect, meet, and enjoy a moment for hundreds of years? It was never designed to be a grab & go, it was designed to be a place of discussion, connection, and community. Learn more here!

In this article, we explain why Fresh Roasted coffee beans are more flavorful, and how to tell if your coffee is fresh. Read now to learn!

Colombia Cauca is a mountainous region in Colombia producing sweet, full-bodied, and citrusy coffees. Learn why it’s a great single origin and why we serve it both as a single origin and in our Defender Espresso Blend!

What is Espresso? Where did it come from? How do we pull Espresso at Refuge Coffee?

Guatemala Huehuetenango is a beautiful mountainous coffee growing region. Learn all about the coffee it produces here in this guide! Read now!

So you’ve heard the term “Specialty Coffee”…but what does it mean? In this article you will learn the definition of Specialty Coffee, it’s history, and it’s future.

Let us break down for you step by step exactly what coffee grades are. Starting with the origins to new SCA protocols on the horizon. Read now!

A blog about water? Why yes, thank you for asking. The water you use can make or break your cup, learn the best coffee water in this article. Read Now!

Learn how fine to grind coffee beans, no matter which brew method you use. Read now.

This is a list of the 4 Types of Coffee Processing. We go over each one in detail so that you can fully understand the significance of each one.

This is The Roasting Process of Coffee from start to finish. These are the 7 steps that we take every time we Roast your coffee. Read now!

The Best Roast For Black Coffee is not what you think. Unfortunately it's more complicated than that, but fortunately we're here to tell you the truth. Read now to find out!

The term "Single Origin" is used often in Specialty Coffee, and you've probably heard it. But what does it mean? In this article we answer the question we get so often, "What is Single Origin Coffee?" Read now to find out!

There are so many options. Too many. Let us break the marketing facade in the coffee industry and give you an ACTUAL breakdown of how to pick coffee beans. In only 4 steps at that. After reading, you'll choose your coffee like a coffee roaster.

We're giving you the secrets on EXACTLY how to make a great cup of coffee. After reading, you’ll be able to tell mediocre coffee, no more!