Tea trends are similar to coffee but, also a bit different. Tea consumption worldwide is second only to water and with approximately 87% of millennials (who now dominate the workforce and, with it, the economy) drink tea, according to the Tea Association of the USA and as Gen Z continues to show...
Coffee trends in the past have at times seemed superficial and unnecessary. But the pandemic has shifted the public view on many aspects of their day-to-day life and coffee is one of those areas. People are looking for food and drink that can improve their lives, the lives of the farmers/workers...
We are huge fans of coffee here at Orinoco! Because of this we love learning fun and interesting facts about coffee. So, here are 10 fun coffee facts for you to enjoy! Coffee is the world’s 2nd largest traded commodity. Crude oil is first. Yes, it is not a typo. Coffee is consumed in great...
Awareness is key to our efforts this month as we work with THB Bagelry + Deli to raise consciousness about suicide prevention. It began with a call simply to ask us to match THB’s coffee sales donation dollar for dollar. It ended up with us joining their team to not only raise money but, also...
We have been hearing about the cost of retail coffee rising but let’s take a closer look at why this is occurring. A hike in coffee prices will further raise the cost of a shopping basket following increases for other items such as bread, vegetable oils and sugar. The United Nations food agency's...
Experimenting with adding flavors to coffee is always popular. Some prefer to simply brew a coffee that is already preflavored but, there are those that prefer to add their flavors while or after brewing. But what about adding something that can make it a bit more spicy? Health Benefits Most of us...
Summer is always a great time to play with new recipes for Summer drinks. You can take classics like coffee, tea, and hot chocolate and add them to a recipe in such new and unique ways. Lemonade One of the best summertime drink bases is lemonade because its citrusy goodness is literally made...
Whether you are working from home, the office, or finally taking a trip. There are some coffee gadgets you may like to give a try. At Home Love iced coffee but hate watered down flavor and losing time? Well, try a HyperChiller. This lovely gadget is filled with water and left in the freezer...
Coffee grounds. Another byproduct of the coffee making cycle that can be used and reused. So, what are some of the best ways to get the most use out of your grounds? Outside Uses Compost is one of the first things people think of when you say used grounds. And it is a great go to but, did you know...
Coffee filters. We all know you can use them to brew coffee. But what else? How can we use them and still reduce our footprint? Are they recyclable? The short answer is no. They are not recyclable. Once used the oils in coffee make recycling a no go. Even if you rinse them, the recycling plants...
