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One of the common questions that we receive here at San Joaquin Coffee Company is, "What is air roasted coffee and how does it make your coffee taste better? Are there other ways that coffee is roasted? " Which is a great question! The beginning stages of roasting coffee beans is mostly focused on getting the moisture out of the coffee bean so that it can be brewed by you in your home. Coffee tha…Read More

In many areas of the country autumn has made an appearance and winter will not be far behind. With that in mind, we offer some rituals for those cooler mornings, but in truth, these coffee rituals are ideal for anyone, anywhere, any time of the year! Here are our favorite morning coffee rituals: Before you indulge in your morning cup of coffee, start the day with a glass of water. Starting the day…Read More

Just as specific wines go with specific foods, so too do specific coffees pair better with specific foods. There are some very classic food and coffee pairings that you can enjoy whether you’re at home or out at your favorite coffee shop. Here are some of our favorite coffee and food partners: Blueberries go quite well with Kenyan coffees while peaches and plums pair better with Tanzanian coffee…Read More

We know that you love your cup of coffee in the morning or as a way to beat the afternoon slump and we know that it’s the caffeine in that cup that gives you that jolt! Did you know though, that there are many health benefits to giving up the caffeine? If your physician has told you to cut back on caffeine or if you’re finding that drinking caffeinated coffee with dinner makes it hard to fall …Read More

We know that coffee is delicious and gives us some get up and go in the morning, but did you know that coffee can perform extraordinary household tasks or be used in unique ways? Here are five unique uses for coffee that we love: Kill smelly drain scents with coffee grounds. If you pour a cup of coffee grounds down the drain or the garbage disposal area then add some boiling water you can eliminat…Read More

The word, “Fairtrade” seems to be talked about in many areas of our lives — grocery stores, teas, clothing and even in our coffee. What dos it mean? Fairtrade coffee means that the product you’re purchasing is grown and sold in such a way as to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who are working with it. At its core Fairtrade is about living wages, better working conditions a…Read More