The Journal

Whether you’re shopping for tea at a specialty shop or your neighborhood grocery store, you’re bound to find an extensive variety of options. For nearly 5,000 years, humans have enjoyed this beverage, and it has evolved to be understood as a broad category of drinks made from leaves, flowers, herbs, and fruits steeped in water.  From true teas to herbal...

The long history of the coffee industry tells a tale of oppression and abuse. It was built on the backs of others, and although certain practices have evolved since the industry’s early days, women in many of the primary coffee-producing countries are still used, abused, and denied equal rights to men. This inequality prevents women from growing their own businesses...

Our beloved coffee. What would we do if Ethiopia was not the birthplace of our beloved little coffee bean? Imagine a world where we drink tea on our morning run and not that strong espresso that gives us just the right amount of kick. Coffee is more of a staple than a luxurious treat in our modern-day world, but do you...

Covid-19 has taken the world by storm. With 42,6 million cases and 1,2 Million deaths worldwide, we can see that Covid has devastated many families. Not only have people lost loved ones to this heinous virus, but people have lost businesses, homes, food, money, education, and even their mental health.Covid-19 has no bias. It affects the wealthy, the poor, young,...

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela These words ring so true. With so much going on in the world today, we need to remember that education is key to make these important changes in the world. From learning how to protect the earth to inculcating a deep love for what...

With the effects of climate change worsening each year, many more people are becoming cognizant that our extreme consuming lifestyle must change. Our coffee habits are no different. There are many incredible sustainability initiatives happening on the farm level for coffee -- in fact, about $350 million was spent on sustainability initiatives in producing regions. A sustainable farming practice is...

Why is it so important to choose a sustainably-sourced, high-quality coffee? Why drink coffee that we know where it comes from and how it has been grown? Why buy coffee that is labeled with certifications like Fair Trade or organic?  Climate change has started to transform the environment where coffee is grown. As the temperature of the planet rises, farmers...

Choosing a sustainably-sourced, high-quality coffee can have a major impact on the global ecosystem. The cup of coffee in your hand is the result of years of cultivation from people all around the world. That coffee has been cared for by many hands to get into yours from individuals such as the farmers, buyers, importers, roasters, to the baristas at...