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...

The expansion of our Nitro product line comes naturally with our brand new release of the canned Single Origin Cold Brew. Packed with 196 mg of caffeine and bursting with bold, unique tasting notes, this nitrogen-charged coffee is an essential summer-sipper. It's been an exciting couple of years since we re-launched our Nitro Cold Brew into ready-to-drink widget cans. The original line-up consisted of two teas and one black coffee. "Our Original Nitro Cold Brew has the classic caramel and chocolate notes that are loved in cold brew coffee, so we wanted to offer something else that had a different taste...

"Q-Grading" is a term used a lot in the specialty coffee world, so what is it exactly? Today we're going to break down what it's about, how people become certified, and the significance of what it all means. Luckily for us at Ferris, we have two staff members who are certified and can explain it all for us.

Since 2007, UNIOCAFE has invested in its producer network by providing training, financing and access to coffee buyers. In 2016, UNIOCAFE expanded its programs to focus on empowering youth, promoting gender equity and addressing climate change — and were identified as an ideal group for the Coffee Kids program to team with. Currently, UNIOCAFE provides young producers with best-practices training in coffee cultivation, cupping and coffee quality, as well as processing and preparation for export. At the same time, the youth are learning how to develop strong organizational and business skills.