Subscribe and save. We’ve all heard it. Cleaning supplies, copy paper, toiletries… Enter: Coffee. If you don’t currently have a coffee subscription, you should give it a try. We have a feeling you’ll love it. Here’s why:1. Set it and Forget itThis is the most fun part. You know you’re going to drink [...]
In solidarity with coffee producers, our customers, and ethical coffee companies around the world, we are making a commitment to be fully transparent in our coffee buying.What does the Transparency Pledge Mean for Cafe Campesino?For years, we have posted online the prices we pay farmer cooperatives. But today we are making a commitment [...]
Why Yirgacheffe Coffee is great on iceA long-time favorite of Cafe Campesino, the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia consistently produces bright, floral, light-bodied coffees. In the heat of the summer, these lemon-citrus flavors practically beg for iced coffee cocktails. Yes, you can enjoy it hot or without booze (and we do!). But brewing Yirgacheffe as [...]
One of the biggest equipment costs for any coffee shop will be its espresso machine. This purchasing decision is important and can be complicated for a variety of reasons.Common Mistakes in Buying Espresso MachinesThe two most common mistakes people make when purchasing espresso machines is either underpaying or overpaying. Before making your purchase, [...]
April 9, 2019
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Here are some of the key questions we believe every aspiring coffee-shop owner should be asking themselves before starting a coffee business.
Atlanta meal kit service puts sustainable farmers & food first.PeachDish, a national meal kit service based in Atlanta, exists to enrich and nourish lives through good food. They have high standards. They are an industry leader in quality, creativity and customer service. They’re also building transparent, innovative, and wholesome food systems. Every day, PeachDish [...]
Specialty coffee is incredibly seasonal. Not only is it grown and harvested seasonally (like all agricultural products), but consumer preferences also change according to seasons. Sometimes you prefer a darker roast when it’s cold outside- a lighter roast when it’s hot. The following is a winter 2018 selection from our staff- what we’re drinking and [...]
Georgia Southwestern State University, Aramark Corp. and Cafe Campesino officially announce Cafe Campesino’s arrival to GSW’s dining hall.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAMERICUS, GA, October 25, 2018– Students looking for locally roasted, fair trade, organic coffee at Georgia Southwestern State University can now find Café Campesino on campus in Americus, Ga.Sold by-the-cup inside the dining [...]
L-R: Bill Harris, Yuri Pilliume, Esperanza Dionisio, Tripp Pomeroy and Carlos Reynoso, discuss challenges and opportunities in the fair trade, organic coffee industry.As a part of our 20th anniversary festivities, we have welcomed leaders of fair trade coffee cooperatives to celebrate with us in Americus Oct. 5-6. Yuri Pilliume of Colombia’s Fondo Paez, Esperanza [...]
Americus, Georgia- Fair trade, organic coffee company, Cafe Campesino celebrates 20 years in business Oct. 5-6, and invites its customers, friends, coffee lovers and all those committed to the good food movement to join them in Americus, Ga., for a weekend-long celebration of specialty coffee, community and the power of sustainable supply chains.Events include [...]
I’ll be the first to admit that when I began working in coffee, I didn’t really understand it. Between being hired at Cafe Campesino and working my first shift, I did a little studying about roast profiles, drinks, and fair trade – but I honestly didn’t know how coffee was grown. I was NEW to [...]
Bill Harris has been on a self-described “coffee tangent” for the last 20 years. This year, he goes back to where it all started, and you’re invited to join.Some 20 years after meeting a coffee farmer on a Habitat for Humanity trip, Bill Harris will join Habitat again, returning to the very town where [...]
