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Brewing & Tasting: Finca El Trebol
FINCA EL TREBOL In August 2016, we traveled to Colombia for the Cauca Best Cup Competition. The competition, hosted by Cafe Imports, Banexport, and the Colombian National Federation of Coffee, aims to highlight the coffees from the territory. In this way,...
Processing Methods – Wet, Dry, and Everything Between
Perhaps the least talked about - and even appreciated - step in coffee's journey from seed to cup is the method in which the coffee is processed before it is exported, roasted, and enjoyed. The processing method used at origin is central to the identity of any coffee...
Patriot Coffee in the News – 2017 Features
Over the past few months, Patriot Coffee has been approached by some news sources who have been interested in featuring us. We are always happy to accept such invitations. We love inviting people in to our space, showing them the roasting process, talking...
Patriot Partners – Spotlight on The Poor Porker
We love to partner with coffee shops who make it a priority to elevate coffee and craft a spectacular experience in every cup. We also get really excited by businesses who put as much thought and care into the coffee that they serve as they do to the rest of their...
A Look Inside Patriot Coffee – Video by YLakeland
A Look Inside Patriot A few months ago, YLakeland came to take a look inside our space, to watch the roasting process, and to talk to us about the history of Patriot and our vision for coffee in and out of our community. We were happy to give them a...
Certified Organic – The Truth About Coffee Certifications
You may be wondering why we (and other specialty roasters) do not offer Certified Organic coffees. We've had a lot of people ask if and when we are going to sell Certified Organic coffees. In theory, certifications like Organic and Fair-Trade are...
Cupping Coffee – Learn to Cup Like Pro
You may have heard the term "cupping" being thrown around by coffee professionals, but what exactly does it mean? At it's simplest, cupping is a way to taste, evaluate, and compare the flavor, quality, and potential of a given coffee. As roasters, it's...
Brewing & Tasting: Ethiopia Idido
ETHIOPIA IDIDO The newest coffee to our lineup hails from the small village of Idido in a micro-region of Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia. With a syrupy body, caramel sweetness, and notes of stewed berries, hibiscus, and nectarine, this naturally processed coffee...
Help Us Name Our New Blend!
We need your naming skills We sourced the coffee, we roasted the beans, we created the blend, but when it came time to think up a name we were stumped. So we're calling on you to name the newest addition to our lineup. It's a unique but approachable blend of...
Brewing the Perfect Cup of Coffee – Variables For Success
So you bought awesome, single-origin, specialty grade coffee. Now what? If only brewing great coffee could be as simple as buying great coffee beans. In the wine industry, the wine maker has complete control over their product from start to finish. You know...
3 Reasons Why You Should Be Brewing Coffee at Home
The New Year is right around the corner and with the holidays coming to a close, many people are reflecting on their year and reevaluating some of their life choices. The problem is, resolutions can be kind of difficult to maintain. In fact, more than half of...
6 Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Coffee Lover on Your List
I used to be a last minute Christmas shopper. I was never sure how it happened exactly, but I would always find myself scrambling at the last minute to find gifts for everyone on my list, paying for a lot of overnight shipping, and staying up until 3 or 4 in the...