This is your last chance to buy Peet’s Burundi—a berry perfumed and caramel textured East African coffee redolent of Kenya’s berry perfume, but with the bold, caramel texture enjoyed in Burundi. Tucked in between Rwanda and Tanzania, Burundi sits in the heart of that grouping of East African jewels which consistently provides interesting African flavors: [...]

Peet’s has the hookup for all things coffee this Valentine’s Day, plus if you order over $40 worth of Valentine’s Day gifts, they are throwing in free standard shipping, and delivery is guaranteed by February 13 if orders are placed by February 5. Recchiuti Chocolates and Kona is an elegant box of Michael Recchiuti Belgian-style [...]

Flores is an island 200 miles east of Bali that features numerous volcanoes, which produce ashes that create soil perfect for coffee to thrive in. In 2005, the Indonesian Coffee & Cocoa Research Institute set out to work with small farmer groups to improve coffee quality and shorten the marketing chain from farmer to supplier. The [...]

If you were always told that nothing good is ever free, think again. Check this out–complimentary (yep, FREE) holiday coffee tastings at your local Peet’s. Saturday December 13, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Free tastings of three coffees featured in Peet’s Holiday Coffee Gifts: Holiday Blend, Major Dickason’s Blend® and Arabian Mocha Java. Saturday December 20, 11:00 [...]

In light of the economic crisis and the fact that three local coffee shops have shut their doors in the past year, I thought I’d give a huge shout out to some local peeps that are hanging on, and in the process, brewing up some fine java in Sacramento, Calif. Capitol Garage Coffee Co. Butch N Nellie’s [...]

It seems that everywhere I turn these days, I’m bombarded with Peppermint (and Pumpkin, and Eggnog, and Gingerbread) Mochas. What’s next–Latkes Lattes? Seriously, though, I tried my first ever Peppermint Mocha at Peet’s last week, and I have to say I enjoyed it far more than a regular mocha. Not sure if any credit can [...]

If you’re at all interested in home roasting or big into DIY, do I have the blog for you. Ed not only works for a major coffee retailer (and the best, if you ask me), but also explores coffee roasting in his free time–in his garage at home. From step by step instructions on cupping and [...]

The concept of Fair Trade refers to an equitable and fair partnership between consumers in North America and producers in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. One of the ideals behind the Fair Trade movement is ensuring that the vast majority of the world’s coffee farmers (who are small holders) get a fair price [...]

I was in my local Peet’s over the weekend, and I was so excited to see that Peet’s Holiday Blend is back. Each year, Peet’s Holiday Blend is crafted anew from outstanding crops that exemplify the best of the best for the year. This year, Peet’s is bringing Tres Rios, Costa Rica, home.  Tres Rios is nestled close [...]