Coffee is one of the world's most popular beverages, Some claim it is the most widely consumed liquid in the world aside from water. It is more than a beverage, however. It is a memory, anticipation, a lifetime of consoling moments of modest pleasure woven into our lives.

We weigh the following factors when we select a coffee:

Agriculture - We partner with experienced farmers who use sustainable, environmentally sound practices with access to education programs and the latest scientific research.

Growing season - Each origin country has its own growing season. Some origins, such as Costa Rica, have only a single crop each year, where others like Papua New Guinea have a near continuous crop, or a crop that is divided into two or more separate harvest periods. These factors are considered carefully as we strive to maintain an adequate supply of only the freshest possible coffees.

Harvesting - We believe the best coffee comes from small, independent farmers who hand select only the ripe fruit, with proper concern for the trees. Not surprisingly, there is a direct connection between the quality of the coffee and the quality of the people we work with. That's why we do business with farm managers who hire skilled workers and compensate them fairly.

Processing - When it comes to processing, time is of the essence. We make sure the coffee undergoes the transition from fruit to dried green beans promptly, using proven equipment and managed by experienced, knowledgeable people.

Grading & Sorting - We grade and sort our coffee to meet the highest standards. To ensure only the best coffee is selected, we spare no expense in each step of the process.

Repeatability - When we find an outstanding coffee, we ask ourselves if this quality can be repeated from crop year to crop year in a sustainable manner.