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Chuck Nigash
Why Elevated Roast?

Why Elevated Roast?

We begin with coffee grown on high-elevation, micro-climate estate farms. Our selections are air-roasted with precision to achieve flavors that nature intended, rather than bitter, pungent flavors imposed by over-developed roast. We take care NOT to ruin what Mother Nature created so that we may deliver consistent, exceptional coffee with true approachability. This is why our coffee is roasted to order, the way you like it — from light to dark. Coffee is still taken for granted as the world's second-most bought commodity (oil is the first). Over-roasted or stale, oily beans are dispensed into coffee makers and cups and...

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Chuck Nigash
Cold Brew

Cold Brew

Let's throw some cold water on cold coffee. Ice coffee has taken over this subject since Starbucks popularized Frappuccino. In reality, it's been old news since the mid-80's when Coffee Toddy's were curious items alongside Krups drip machines driven by LED alarms. Cold coffee shouldn't have been relegated to trend; the Toddy has been around since 1964. History of cold brewing dates to ancient Peru, but the Dutch began documenting cold brew in 1840. But let's take a step back. Ice coffee is popular and has a place in your day. But if you taste carefully, the result is as...

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