Coffee
From the Start, Peace Coffee’s Mission Was Simple—Brew Better for People and Planet
You can learn a lot about a person from the way they make their coffee. When it comes to her morning ritual, Peace Coffee owner and CEO Lee Wallace keeps it simple: ethically sourced beans, brewed in a pour-over. Some days, she’ll have an espresso in the afternoon. Since 1996, Peace Coffee has been at ...
17 Different Types of Coffee
From fun facts for popular types of coffee beans to the myriad types of drinks available (lungo, anyone?), consider this your must-have cup of joe primer.
Curious About Foraging? Start With These 5 Expert Tips
The next time you step into a forest—or simply your local park—pause for a moment and let your senses take over. What do you pick up on? The sing-song calls of birds? The earthy aroma of cut grass? The feeling of the breeze on your skin?
Four Sigmatic’s Herbalist Explains the Health Benefits of Functional Mushrooms
You can find them in coffee and chocolate, skincare and smoothies, tinctures and tonics (and even in your Netflix queue). We’re talking about mushrooms; these humble fungi have outgrown their predictable place in the produce aisle and become a full-fledged wellness obsession.
Here’s Why Fair Trade Coffee is the Best Choice for National Coffee Day
When you order a cup of coffee at your local cafe, the beans used to make it likely traveled thousands of miles, passed through countless hands, and required an impressive effort to grow, process, roast, and, finally, to brew. Though coffee has been part of the global culture for thousands of years, as the coffee ...
How to Get Energy Without Caffeine
Some people (like Michael Pollan in his new book, This Is Your Mind on Plants) have argued that caffeine powers the modern workforce. If you agree, you probably see your morning cup as an absolute must. But we promise, there are ways to sharpen your mind and get your energy flowing that don’t start with ...
Perfect Pour-Over Coffee Made Easy with Copper Cow Coffee
So you want to up your coffee game, but you’re intimidated by the complex process, the special equipment, and the extra time it adds to your already-packed AM routine.
A Morning at Home with Canyon Coffee’s Newest Ethiopian Coffee
For some people, coffee is something of a necessity, simply as a means to a caffeinated end; for others, it’s almost scientific, filled with complex machinery and heady vocabulary that often excludes the more casual home brewer. Ally Walsh and Casey Wojtalewicz, the founders of Canyon Coffee, look at coffee in a different way—and from ...
Empower Farmers & Preserve the Planet with Your Morning Coffee
From precise, temperature-regulated pour-over systems to superfood mix-ins like collagen and adaptogens, your morning coffee ritual is personal—and you probably put a lot of care and effort into making that daily cup just the way you like it.
5 Dairy-Free Coffee Recipes to Try at Home
Is your at-home coffee routine in need of a refresh? Whether you’re looking for something sweet or something simple, these 5 dairy-free recipes are easy and delicious. Give one a try tomorrow morning!
Equal Exchange Remains at the Forefront of the Fair Trade Movement
In celebration of World Fair Trade Day (May 9 this year), we’re spotlighting Equal Exchange, a unique worker-owned company that has been at the forefront of the fair trade movement from its start—but you’d expect nothing less from the first fair trade coffee company in the U.S. Read on to learn how Equal Exchange is ...
Fill Your Free Time With These Fun and Practical DIYs
Whether out of boredom or necessity, now is a great time to try some DIY projects at home. Mix up a creative cocktail or replenish your hairspray without a trip to the store—these projects are fun, easy, and practical. Try one with your kids, or plan to do one via a virtual happy hour with ...
Cashew-Butter Coffee Recipe
Dr. Mark Hyman loves to kick up his morning coffee, and this creamy and frothy 5-minute recipe couldn’t be easier. The idea comes straight from his latest cookbook, “FOOD: What the Heck Should I Cook?” and combines healthy fats with medium-chain triglycerides for a nutritional boost to your morning cup. Cashew-Butter Coffee Yield: 1 serving ...
Brain Fuel Keto Coffee Recipe
[schema description]Get yourself going with a kicked-up coffee experience. This energizing (and keto-friendly) recipe combines your favorite brewed coffee with a spoonful of ghee, MCT oil, and collagen for a nutritional punch that’ll fuel your morning. [/schema]
Paleo Cacao & Cold Brew Muffins Recipe
[schema description]Start your morning with a batch of tender Paleo muffins made with a gluten-free flour mix, rich cacao, toasted walnuts, and a splash of cold brew to get you buzzing. Tip: Freeze some for later so you’ll always have an easy grab-and-go breakfast on hand. [/schema]
Banana Cold Brew Vegan Ice Cream Recipe
[schema description]Vegan ice cream for the win! This five-ingredient recipe practically makes itself—you just need to plan ahead by freezing bananas and practicing a little patience while this dessert chills overnight. But it’s totally worth it! Rich coconut cream thickens the base, and every bite offers a little buzz from cold brew while ground coffee ...
How to Make Barista-Style Coffee at Home
According to a recent study, Americans consume about 400 million cups of coffee per day so it’s safe to say we’re pretty devoted to our daily dose of caffeine. And though we may rely on it as an early-morning pick-me-up, coffee also serves up some potential benefits. But if you find yourself hitting the local ...
Coffee-Frosted Pancake Cupcakes Recipe
[schema description]Dessert with a pancake mix? Oh yeah. Plain ol’ cupcakes can take a hike because this batch is made with a protein-packed ingredient that’s usually reserved for breakfast. For a treat worth sharing, just use almond flour, eggs, and coconut oil in the batter, and top each cake with a coffee-infused frosting that’ll hit ...
Coffee Jelly With Creamer Recipe
[schema description]Introducing, coffee jellies! These wiggly java bombs bring a little fun to your day, but will still get you caffeinated. Enjoy them in the morning, or impress friends as an after-dinner treat! [/schema]
Coffee Jam Chocolates Recipe
[schema description]Coffee lovers, meet your new jam. These morsels melt in your mouth with a caffeinated filling that’s sweetened with honey, and the magical chocolate coating stays naturally firm thanks to a unique blend of melted coconut oil and ghee. If you’re serving these treats at your next party, be sure to stash a few ...
Cold Brew Adaptogen Frappe
[schema description]This isn’t your ordinary frozen coffee drink. Ours starts with double the coffee—in cold brew and ice cube form—then adds a banana for thickness and blends to the perfect frothy consistency with almond milk. To boost its benefits, finish your frappe with scoops of cacao and maca, adaptogens that are believed to have an ...
New! Brew a Cup of Our Organic, Small Batch, Limited Edition Ugandan Coffee
Hot off the (French) presses, we’ve got a new limited batch coffee for you to brew. For the story behind your sip, we chatted with Will Lochran, Thrive Market’s Food Product Innovator, to learn more about the benefits of single-origin beans, what you’ll taste, and how this batch directly affects farmers on the other side ...
Allergen-Free Skillet Brownies Recipe
[schema description]If you consider yourself a chocolate lover, we’re betting a brownie is high on your list of favorite treats. This crave-worthy recipe starts with an amazing flour blend from Enjoy Life that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, and then mixes in the rich flavor of coffee to enhance the chocolate notes. The test kitchen reports ...
Paleo Coffee Pancakes Recipe
[schema description]If you crave a morning buzz to start your day, pour your cup of joe into pancake batter for the ultimate no-fuss breakfast. In this recipe, coffee replaces buttermilk so you can eat sans lactose, and the gluten-free, Paleo flour mix fuels your short stack with six grams of protein per serving.[/schema]