Category Archives: Coffee Info / Education

Information on coffee, or how to brew, grind or roast coffee.

Are Organic Coffee Farmers Abandoning Their Crops?

Hey everyone, A few months ago we did a blog post on why you should choose organic farming over conventional.  It mostly looked at health reasons of organic being better, but it did not focus on the farmers.  In this … Continue reading

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How to Reuse Your Coffee Grounds and Tea Leaves

Hey Everyone, Every morning I wakeup with a cup of Black River Roasters coffee and every night I cuddle up with a warm cup of tea.  I never thought to reuse my coffee grounds and/or tea leaves until I found … Continue reading

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Can Caffeine Be Beneficial to Your Exercise Regimen?

Hey Everyone, It is the New Year and with the New Year comes resolutions.  Every January, roughly one in three Americans resolve to better themselves in some way.  However, a much smaller percentage of people actually stick with their resolutions. … Continue reading

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Can Coffee Decrease Depression in Women?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1 in 10 U.S. adults report depression. And that statistic does not include the people who do not report it and seek treatment. MedicineNet.com defines depression as “an … Continue reading

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Coffee Beverages for the Holidays

Hey everyone, I hope everyone is enjoying his or her holiday season so far!  I know I cannot believe how quickly it is passing by.  While browsing the internet, I came across some great coffee recipes that all of you … Continue reading

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The Black River Roasters Holiday Workshop

Hey everyone, I cannot believe it is already December, which means it is holiday gift basket making season for me! Black River Roaster’s holiday workshop is open so get your orders in.  Read about each unique gift basket below. Mini … Continue reading

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Spice Up Your Regular Cup of Joe With These Fall Recipes

To save some money and for the inner barista in all of us, try these fall inspired coffee beverages at home! Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 cup … Continue reading

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10 Interesting Facts About Coffee

Hey everyone, I have always enjoyed reading the Snapple facts underneath the lids and wanted to give you some interesting facts about coffee.  I hope you will like reading these as much as I did and learn something new too! … Continue reading

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Cool Down With These Iced Coffee Cocktails

Hey everyone, Labor Day is quickly approaching and it looks like it will be another hot and humid weekend.  To beat the heat try these iced coffee cocktails.  Not only will they keep you cool and refreshed, but they also … Continue reading

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Become a Better Proofreader with a Cup of Coffee

Has everyone had his or her morning cup of joe yet?  If not, then maybe you should grab one because coffee is a great companion for work. We all know that coffee provides that extra jolt in the morning that … Continue reading

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