Ethiopia has long been labeled as the birthplace of coffee (this is in the commercial sense of coffee as we know it today). Ethiopia has a number of different coffee...
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We all know that the prices of food (and EVERYTHING else) have increased significantly over the past few years. The coffee industry has been greatly impacted by these increases. Due...
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Fig Leaf Coffee Company is a small business that is unique and special. We are dedicated to our customers and masters at roasting coffee and educating our audience. We are...
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I was having a conversation the other day about how we are all stretching our dollar a bit more with the economic instability we are currently having. Everything is costing...
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Brewing the best cup of coffee is very subjective. Some people like it strong, some like it with cream, some like it with sugar and bourbon. It’s simply the way...
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Growing and processing coffee is a difficult and labor-intensive job. This however, does not limit the job to a specific group of people in the industry. Everyone can do it...
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It is that time of year again when we get in a few new lots from Ethiopia. We have just released our new woman owned Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Bedhatu Jibicho, which...
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Behind every business there is a rock; someone that helps stabilize the business, furthers it along or even promotes product advancement. At Fig Leaf Coffee Company, I have to wear...
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Customers that shop at Fig Leaf Coffee often ask, "Which coffee is the best?" There is no simple answer to this complex question and we can debate this topic all...
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The name of the coffee you are drinking is very important. Why is so important…it’s just coffee right? Wrong! You are participating in the livelihood of dozens of families that...
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Well, we made it another year by a whisker. I want to thank everyone for all your help and support. We are wiser, smarter and more experienced running this business....
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We live in an amazing world full of high-quality specialty coffee. Hopefully, we can continue to provide you with some of the best coffee products out there. Working in the...
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