Americans love their coffee; it’s hardly breaking news. Coffee consumption continues to rise in the U.S., according to new data released by the National Coffee Association, overall consumption was up nearly 5% in 2012 with 83% of Americans saying... read more

Recently we were asked by Caffe Ibis® on Twitter: "Summer is coming and we're looking for some awesome granita recipes! Do you have any recommendations?" Our reply: "Why of course we do!" During equipment testing we often experiment with different recipes.... Here are some of our favorites:... read more

During a trip to origin this past February, we witnessed the devastating Roya disease affecting the coffee crops in Central America, including Guatemala. Roya, or coffee leaf rust, is a parasitic fungus that deprives the coffee plant of nutrients which results in the plant losing its’ leaves.... read more

To make your morning ideal, start with a quick bowl of oatmeal. Check out the BUNN iMIX-3 S Oatmeal System.... read more

The top of the Rittenhouse in Santa Cruz, CA exploded with applause and enthusiasm as this year’s Southwest Regional Barista Competition opened. Thirty competitors accepted the challenge and did their best to out-perform fellow baristas to be honored as the “#1 Barista of the Southwest region".... read more