JAMES COFFEE BLOG

Let's make a flash brew! Follow four simple steps with only a few ingredients.

Recipes and tips for your favorite summertime drinks! Learn how to make Strawberry Soda, Strawberry Cream Soda and Strawberry Latte.

In this week's post, we listed five tips for stellar drip. Learn more about the importance of what kind of coffee to use and which coffee equipment.

Kenya "Njowa" Peaberry is a perfect introduction to classic Kenyan flavors emerging from red volcanic soil at high altitudes. Citrus acidity and stonefruit sweetness, hinting at classic cola character.

Learn step-by-step how to use the CHEMEX and about its background.

The Bufumbo Organic Farmers Association (BOFA) is a group of more than 1000 smallholder coffee growers in the Mbale district of Uganda. The farms are all located on the slopes of Mt. Elgon from 1800 to 2200 meters above sea.

Sustainability as a concept is complex, heavily debated, and often over-simplified. In the coffee industry, and as a coffee business, approaching sustainability presents many challenges, from environmental shifts, to the complexities of international supply chains, to the consumer connection between coffee and disposability. At James Coffee Company, it is our ongoing objective to leverage our position as a buyer and consumer in order to further the coffee industry’s collective progress towards sustainable practices.

Step by step process on how to use the pour over method with a Hario V60.

People always ask us "What makes the coffee I make at home taste different than what I get at the shop?" 

One of the main things we always ask is how they are cleaning their brewing equipment. Cleanliness is one of the most important aspects in making a delicious cup of coffee and it is regularly overlooked. 

Imagine coffee sans caffeine, without sacrificing the quality. The Swiss Water Process creates the opportunity for roasters like us to offer a by-the-cup experience, even with decaf coffee.

Recommended items and methods

Do you ever read the labels on your bag and wonder what "Natural" or "Washed" process means? Here's a quick rundown on different coffee processes! Coffee processing is a crucial step in bringing out a flavorful bean. Here are three popular processes: Washed, Natural, and Honey. 

We love experimenting with different brewing techniques, but for the summer, cold brew is no doubt our favorite! It is easy, here's what you'll need.

Always wanted to learn how to make coffee with an Aeropress? Here's how!

Move over Pumpkin Spice Latte, there's a new Fall Drink in town! This Fall, we have added a new drink to our seasonal menu - the Maple Thyme Latte!

If you don't live in San Diego and can't come try them out at one of our locations, we are sharing our recipe with you so you can make it at home!