Something new is growing at Orinoco... Our team recently partnered with Rockville’s Ahara Mushrooms to produce our very first mushroom coffee. Ahara was launched in 2022 by the father and son team of Ajay and Dr. Subhas Malghan. In short order, it not only achieved a USDA organic certification but...
If love is the universal language that transcends borders, boundaries, and differences, coffee must be a close second. Whether you're an aficionado or simply enjoy a good cup of joe; enjoy your brew strong and black or sweet and creamy – coffee has a way of bringing people together. And while you...
Coffee cups may be getting bigger and bigger, but countless coffee aficionados are increasingly looking for ways to make their sugar intake a whole lot smaller. The following four natural coffee sweeteners can add a saccharine kick to your morning cup while helping you adhere to a healthier,...
Coffee? An outlaw? It’s hard to imagine in a world with a Starbucks on every corner that there was ever a time when coffee was viewed in the same light as say, alcohol during the days of prohibition. But history is a fascinating thing, and since coffee’s inception as a beverage, there have been...
As we mentioned in a previous blog, one of the biggest coffee trends of 2023 is a renewed emphasis on larger coffee cups. Perhaps in the past – think Big Gulps and Super-Sized soft drinks of yesteryear – demanding larger cups was looked at as a sign of gluttony or excess. Well, no longer. Today’s...
It’s called “proffee,” and it’s taking coffee shops, kitchen counters, and fitness centers by storm. Short for “protein-packed coffee,” this beverage is a burgeoning favorite with health-conscious coffee lovers who want to give their workouts – and their morning java – a jolt, while also packing...
Looking to stay on top of the latest coffee trends of 2023? You’re in luck because this particular New Year is set to be an exciting one for both coffee drinkers and the industry at large. From an emphasis on sustainability to unique brewing methods and cup size, you can check out some of the top...
That first hint of crispness in the air. Trees turning from lush green to red, yellow, and orange. A new scattering of leaves on the ground, soon to be crunching underfoot. None of these things heralds the arrival of autumn quite like the first scent of a pumpkin spice latte. Hot, heavenly pumpkin...
Coffee roasting is an incredibly nuanced profession. There’s a great deal that goes on behind the scenes between the time that the green coffee is harvested and the moment an aficionado cracks the vacuum seal on a fresh bag for the first time and is overcome by that unmistakable aroma. A coffee’s...
Coffee packaging is designed to protect against external elements such as heat and moisture while preserving freshness and flavor. Over the centuries, however, coffee packaging has progressed to serve other purposes, such as marketing – with today’s vacuum-sealed bags often being artful...
