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Badbeard's elves have been busy as always around the roastery, and we wish you fabulous holidays and thanks for a banner year! May your coffee mugs be filled with good cheer and in the presence of family and friends!--justin

Peru occupies a unique place in world history and its cultural treasures are known by many who visit. Agricultural practices have for millenia informed the development of food sourcing which powers our world today, and the coffee sector is no exception, if I may narrow the focus here in an Incan minute. Healthy organic or de facto organic practices, high mountains, fertile microclimates and dedicated growers have made Peru into a powerhouse of Arabica production. Here we will spotlight the...

The Trump administration's tariff program is having an impact on incoming coffee, with a spread of a 10-50% increase so far on some of our favorites. The 50% tariff applied to Brazilian coffee is the most impactful worldwide and affects a huge amount of the US importation. This is an untenable situation for us as it makes a merely o.k. product nearly as costly as some of our exquisite offerings. You will see our Canaan Estate drop off the menu next week. But the better news are the arrivals...