Have you recently read the label on the front of your bag of fearlessly roasted coffee? On that label, you will find everything you need to know about the origin of your coffee. Information such as the country, territory, varietal, processing, and roast date may be found on the bag. All of these characteristics play a role in the development of the flavor profile of your coffee.  Location and variety of the coffee plant cultivate notes of flavor as roast date establishes the freshness of the beans. But, what role does processing play in the taste of your brew?  Processing...

Coffee is an ever changing commodity. From bean to brew, the environment, taste, and appearance of the popular beverage transitions and adapts to the changing market.  Roasters and brewers are continually challenged to innovate the classic morning cup of joe to meet the demands of the growing demographic of coffee consumers. The landmark transformations in consumer and market behavior of coffee is often referred to as a coffee wave.  As coffee grew in popularity, the first wave swept through the industry. Think Folgers and Maxwell House as brands associated with this wave. Coffee makers ushered in the commercialization of coffee...

As single notes come together, a symphony of sound erupts and a narrative unfolds. Minor keys deepen and major keys lift. A wave of music floods the air. Music has the power to create a mood, to tell a tale, to create a tone and set an environment. Music isn’t just music. It’s a fusion of rhythm, notes, and instruments that can lift the spirit and tell a story.  Coffee isn’t just coffee. Like music, coffee is composed of a string of notes. These notes tell a story with their various flavors. Each variety of coffee has a particular tone, a particular key...

So, what kind of coffee are you drinking this morning? Check out your bag of single origin coffee from Coffee by Gillespie, and you will notice the region and farm which your beans call home. You will also taste and smell the varietal which is the variety of the coffee plant. 

Hi, my name is Kathy, and I’m from Michigan. What’s your name and where are you from? When introducing ourselves, we preface the conversation with our name and often our geographical location.  The label on your bag of coffee is an introduction to your beans inside. Just as you would introduce yourself to someone, the label on your coffee helps introduce you to and understand your coffee and its origin.  If you are part of the Roaster’s Choice Single Origin Monthly Subscription, you receive a uniquely different coffee(s) every month. The first description you will notice on your bag of beans...