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Join Us – Cauca Best Cup Auction Coffee Launch
Back in August, the Patriot Team spent a week in Popayan, Cauca, Colombia at the 2016 Cauca Best Cup which culminated in a live auction of the Top 15 coffees in the region. After some intense bidding wars and a few shots of aguardiente, our team won two amazing...
Brewing & Tasting: Burundi Matongo
BURUNDI MATONGO With a syrupy body, intensely bright and lively acidity, and cane sugar sweetness, the Burundi Matongo is probably the most polarizing coffee in our line-up. The complexity of this coffee will not disappoint a more adventurous coffee drinker,...
100% Arabica and Quality – How Related Are They?
You may be wondering what makes a coffee a specialty coffee. Is it the region? The variety? The rating? The species? Simply put, it’s all those things. But coffee is more than the sum of its parts. While we could fill a textbook with all of the factors that go in to...
Guide to Holiday Coffee Pairings
Someone once said that "wine makes a symphony of a good meal". While we won't disagree, we also believe that amazing coffee paired with good food, and even better company, will produce a wonderful symphony all its own. We know it can be a little daunting to make...
Thanksgiving with Patriot – Pie and Perspective
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without at least one kitchen disaster. We wanted to celebrate the season with a pie recipe that features our favorite ingredient – coffee. Our favorite part of Thanksgiving is sitting around the table with our loved ones after...
The Science of Strength – Extraction 101
The science behind getting a strong cup of your favorite brew
Introducing The Clever Dripper – the Best of Both Worlds Brewer
Specialty coffee with little effort? Your busy mornings will thank you.
Brewing & Tasting: Costa Rica Naranjo la Rosa
COSTA RICA NARANJO LA ROSA A soft milk chocolate and subtle orange and lemon citrus flavors earned this Costa Rica a spot in our line-up. Roasted to a medium, Naranjo la Rosa is a crowd pleaser. With a toffee-like sweetness and balanced acidity, this coffee is suited...
Brewing & Tasting: Brazil Valle de Grama
BRAZIL VALLE DE GRAMA When samples of this coffee finally made it to our cupping table, we were impressed by how balanced and seemingly layered this coffee was. After working with a few different roast profiles we settled on a medium roast. The final product strikes a...
Kickstarter Reward: Free Coffee Card
If you are a Kickstarter backer and received a "Free Coffee Card" as a reward, you can redeem your card at the following retailers for a free small brewed coffee: Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro 205 East Main Street Lakeland, FL 33801 Check back often as...