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Fair Trade Coffee, Direct Trade, and Beyond!

Damian Reed - August 6, 2020

This is our second post of the series $1 - $1000. The series has the daunting task of explaining in a simple way the imbalances in the coffee industry, especially related to the economic rewards for the coffee farmer. The first post,...

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Coffee in Colombia: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Valerie Chiu - August 19, 2020

We The Origin was founded on the principles of sustainability, transparency and equity. We are deeply concerned about the coffee price crisis and want to raise awareness by connecting the producers from the supply chain and the consumers of coffee. To...

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Introducing Transparent Origin Coffees: Paying Coffee Producers Fairly

Abbas Alidina - September 11, 2020

Today marks a major milestone in our coffee journey at We The Origin as we introduce Transparent Origin Coffee at our coffee roasting company, Pirates of Coffee. Each bag of transparent origin coffee that is sold transparently displays the price paid...

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The History of Turkish Coffee

Mirka Roguljic - July 20, 2020

Imagine sitting at a small rounded table in a coffee shop located in a busy narrow street somewhere in Turkey. You are enjoying the commotion as people pass you by and the smell of coffee lingers in the air. The barista...

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Coffee Exporting

A Coffee Crisis Is Brewing

Damian Reed - July 8, 2020

A coffee crisis is brewing and it isn’t pretty. The sad truth is, it has probably been going on for as long as coffee has been exported. What are we talking about? The small farm holder who grows approximately 80% of...

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Coffee History

What is Nitro Cold Brew Coffee?

Ishfar Munir - September 16, 2020

Unlike the origin stories of many other coffee recipes, nitro cold brew coffee has a relatively simple history. The invention of the drink can be credited to Portland-based food scientist, Nate Armbrust who created the frothy and mellow sensation whilst working...

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Cold Brew Coffee: A concentrated delight

Mirka Roguljic - August 10, 2020

I like to drink concentrated syrup; I can just pour some into the glass, add cold water and my beverage is ready. Later on, I always thought to myself—I wish I could do the same with coffee, I wish I could...

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Coffee Exporting

Best of Panama: The Vanguard of Third Wave Coffee

Damian Reed - July 21, 2020

Specialty Coffee Auctions have become the principal marketplace for the best specialty coffees in the world. These are the main focuses of the third wave coffee producers and marketers alike. Events like “Best of Panama” and “Cup of Excellence” are held...

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Trailblazing India’s Specialty Coffee Movement in New Delhi

Valerie Chiu - September 3, 2020

We The Origin was founded on the principles of sustainability, transparency, and equity. We are deeply concerned about the coffee price crisis and want to raise...

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Coffee Brewing

Ristretto Shot vs Espresso Shot: Is There a Difference?

Damian Reed - June 29, 2020

The “new normal” has changed old coffee habits and fewer people are frequenting coffee shops after COVID-19. Many coffee enthusiasts are seeing this as an opportunity...

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Coffee Brewing

The 20 Best Channels for Coffee Lovers

Ishfar Munir - July 6, 2020

As coffee continues to become a much larger part of our everyday lives, more and more people are interested in learning about coffee and how to...

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The 20 Best Channels for Coffee Lovers

Ishfar Munir - July 6, 2020 0

As coffee continues to become a much larger part of our everyday lives, more and more people are interested in learning about coffee and...

Kopi Luwak: The Cat Poop Coffee

Rediet Tadele - August 12, 2020 0

I first came across Kopi Luwak when I was watching an episode of 2 Chainz’s show, Most Expensivest on Youtube. The show revolves around...

Trailblazing India’s Specialty Coffee Movement in New Delhi

Valerie Chiu - September 3, 2020 0

We The Origin was founded on the principles of sustainability, transparency, and equity. We are deeply concerned about the coffee price crisis and want...

The Evolution of Coffee Roasting

Damian Reed - July 13, 2020 0

Many of us are familiar with the wonderful legend of how Kaldi the goat herder and his prancing goats discovered coffee around the 9th...

Shipping Coffee: The Invisible Link

Damian Reed - September 4, 2020 1

The world shipping industry is millennia old. The accumulated experience along with modern technology has provided consumers with assured confidence that the desired products...

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Coffee Farmer’s Dilemma: Quality Control

Damian Reed - October 5, 2020

Thanks to the hard-working coffee farmers, coffee is everywhere and we are all grateful for it. It doesn’t seem possible, but the challenges for getting quality beans to us at home are quite formidable. In...

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Bulletproof coffee: a beverage and a meal

Mirka Roguljic - September 28, 2020

Bulletproof coffee is more than just a beverage because it serves two purposes: it can be a delicious coffee drink and also an energizing “meal” that can jumpstart your day. High-quality coffee beans mixed with good...

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What Are The Best Coffee Beans?

Damian Reed - September 21, 2020

“We buy only the BEST coffee beans.” How many times have you heard that on TV or radio commercials? How does one define “the best”? This can be quite a controversial topic and some may...

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Coffee History

What is Nitro Cold Brew Coffee?

Ishfar Munir - September 16, 2020

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Coffee Farming

Robusta Coffee Farming in the Amazon of Ecuador with Witoca Coffee

Valerie Chiu - September 14, 2020

We The Origin was founded on the principles of sustainability, transparency, and equity. We are deeply concerned about the coffee price crisis and want to raise awareness by connecting the producers from the supply chain...

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Introducing Transparent Origin Coffees: Paying Coffee Producers Fairly

Abbas Alidina - September 11, 2020

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Coffee served with health benefits

Mirka Roguljic - September 9, 2020

As a passionate coffee enthusiast, I have been searching for reasons to keep my minor addiction to it. And it seems like the health benefits of coffee might do just that. Fortunately, over the last several...

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Coffee History

Bicerin Coffee: The Taste of Turin

Ishfar Munir - September 7, 2020

What is Bicerin Coffee and how was it invented? To understand the origins of Bicerin coffee, we must first travel to Turin, Italy in the year, 1763. A man by the name of Guiseppe Dentis opens...

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Coffee Exporting

Shipping Coffee: The Invisible Link

Damian Reed - September 4, 2020

The world shipping industry is millennia old. The accumulated experience along with modern technology has provided consumers with assured confidence that the desired products will be available efficiently and expediently. This is very true regarding coffee...

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