In the realm of coffee, there is a powerful organization dedicated to empowering women and fostering gender equality in the industry: the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA). With a mission to uplift women across the coffee supply chain, IWCA plays a pivotal role in creating opportunities, promoting leadership, and driving positive change. Today we want to highlight the remarkable work and purpose of the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA) and the beginning of our valuable partnership. IWCA's vision and mission is to empower women in the coffee community through advocacy, education, and networking opportunities. As a specialty coffee roaster, we recognize...

It's no secret that we all love to snack, especially after habits changed in a post-pandemic world. In fact, according to recent studies, more than 76 million U.S. snackers have found comfort in their favorite snacks during the pandemic. Whether you're working from home or in the office, having snacks nearby is essential. But what are the consequences? And are there better options to be had? Many things changed after the global shock of the pandemic. Most people had to adjust (and re-adjust) their approach to food. Whether you were ordering groceries online, found yourself working from home, or looking to...

The Pickers Project, Proyecto Recoloectores, has once again produced a stunning micro lot of coffee that has left our tastebuds abundantly impressed. At Ferris, we've continued to try and find exciting single origin coffees to roast for you. Always on the look-out for coffees with a story, Colombia Nariño had us captivated. With an emphasis on elevating every person within the supply chain, Azahar Coffee's Picker Project Program directly aligns with our passion to help with the sustainability of the industry.  Written and provided by Azahar Coffee The coffee industry's precarious business Working on a farm is not easy. Farmworkers from all over the...

We’ve teamed-up to celebrate our love for fall, beer, and coffee and rolled them all into one! Combining the infamous New Holland Ichabod with our Harvest Blend was a no-brainer and as a result, Ichabod’s Latte was born! Together our passion for this collaboration resulted in a this delicious brew!  Beer-lovers rejoice! It is that time of year again when the humble pumpkin ales return to the shelves. Despite the many opinions craft beer drinkers hold, the pumpkin beer has stood the test of time as one welcomed back every season. Versatile and comforting, these beers are often associated with...