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 to the nature of the industry, it's sometimes difficult to find reliable information on how changes in the economy impact the industry and the end user. We want to know where the price increases are being added in the "farm-to-cup" process?Â
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 more. Yes, we understand that everything is costing more but I think it’s more than just a monetary impact we’re all facing. This is impacting our well-being, moods, level of stress, relationships and so much more. I know it’s impacting me in all those areas. When heavy stuff like this happens, I take a second and
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 a lot of hats as the owner and operator. While roasting coffee is fun, I sometimes struggle to focus and keeping everything in perspective. Without the women in my life, my mother, my wife & my daughter, I am certain we would be unable to provide the quality service and products that we do.Â
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 day. This question is extremely subjective and from my end should be based mainly on taste and benefit. It should also be partly based on quality of the coffee industry. I can tell you that brewing at home will almost always yield the best tasting cup as long as you're properly preparing it which leads me to the title statement - Not All Coffee is Created Equal.
