by Steve | Jul 15, 2019 | Haiti
Most of us have never had coffee from Haiti ”what does coffee production look like, and how do farmers deal with the ups and downs of an unpredictable crop? Once a leader in coffee production, Haiti hasn’t been on the coffee map for decades. Political unrest and...
by Steve | Jul 15, 2019 | Healthy
I’ve been writing about the science of coffee off and on for the past few years. For centuries, people thought that coffee was a health hazard under the popular if misguided logic that anything that makes you feel so good must also be bad for you. It turns out,...
by Steve | Jun 6, 2019 | Health Benefits
A study at the Queen Mary University in London has debunked previous studies claiming that coffee will stiff arteries. More than 8000 people from the United Kingdom were part of the study. Some of the participants consumed up to 25 cups of coffee each day, though the...
by Steve | May 8, 2019 | Africa, Ethiopia
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe is said to be the finest of the Ethiopian coffees. One or our best sellers, it is known for notes of floral, Honey, and Cherry. A daily tradition in Ethiopia is to gather for a Coffee Ceremony. This is a time of ceremony and community. Neighbors...
by Steve | Sep 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
COLOMBIAN SOGROME SIERRA NEVADA Perched in a valley about halfway up a coastal mountain range that boasts Colombia’s highest peaks is the indigenous Arhuaco community of Sogrome,(only accessible via walking or mule), a proudly self-sufficient village of 45...
by Steve | Sep 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Orang Utan Coffee Project Due to intensive agricultural development and rapid deforestation, orangutans loose their natural habitat. The advancing destruction of tropical rainforests is threatening the existence of both orangutans and farmers alike. The Orang Utan...
by Steve | Aug 13, 2018 | Cupping Events
Theta Ridge is teaming up with Daterra for three special cupping events in the Southern California area. These events are open to the public. Please RSVP to Sales@thetaridge.com with your name and how many will be attending. Looking forward to seeing you there! ...
by Steve | Jan 10, 2018 | Health Benefits
The Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers gathered data from three studies. In these studies, the diets of the participants were evaluated using questionnaires every 4 years, with participants who reported having type 2 diabetes filling out additional...
by Steve | Feb 22, 2017 | Green Coffee, Home Roasting
Easy Home Roasting Home roasting green coffee beans is easier than you might think. Sure you can buy a fancy home roasting appliance that will make the perfect roast every time, but getting started is much simpler. All you need is some green coffee, a few items found...
