All about Sumatra

What is Sumatra Coffee? Before I go racing on ahead it’s probably a good idea to do a quick overview...
What is Sumatra Coffee? Before I go racing on ahead it’s probably a good idea to do a quick overview of Sumatra coffee so you have a better understanding of this unique bean. Cultivated from the lush Indonesian island we know this bean for being full-bodied with a smooth mouth-feel and spicy flavors of dried herbs and earthy notes. Plus, this coffee has almost no acidity making it the perfect choice for anyone with a sensitive stomach. You will almost...
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The pour over rage

How to Perfect Your Pour Over Pour overs may be having their day in the sun, but many of our...
How to Perfect Your Pour Over Pour overs may be having their day in the sun, but many of our favorites have been around for decades believe it or not. We still love the old reliable French Press but if you're only making coffee for one or two the pour over is an easy way to master flavour. Whether you’re a first-time Bee House brewer or a V60 master, brewing your best requires a few pro tips. Beyond that, always...
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Distinctions "Perk-Elite" Program

An overview of Distinction Coffee's new loyalty program, "Perk-Elite".
Another day slaving away behind an admin panel, and Distinction Coffee is proud to announce the launch of our loyalty program, "Perk-Elite". We launched this for the obvious purposes of customer retention and also to provide yet another leg up over our competition. Not only do you already enjoy some of the best bean prices in the mid to upper-tier coffee bean market, now you'll get rewarded as well. How does it work? By default every single customer is automatically...
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Rise and Grind

Invest in a good grinder and it will change the taste of any coffee you own.
If you can change one small thing about your coffee drinking to make it better it would be one thing: get a grinder. Why we Grind Coffee? The basic goal of making coffee is to get what’s sealed inside the bean (namely, the delicious flavor components and oils) out of the bean. The original method involved boiling the whole roasted beans in hot water while agitating them. With some patience and lots of time you’d eventually end up with a...
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Newsletter #1

Distinction Coffee Newsletter #1
Distinctive News Contest winners, new beans, and our upcoming loyalty program Contest Winners - One free bag of coffee! Distinction Coffee has had a great first week. We send thanks to our customers and based on feedback it looks like everybody is enjoying their coffee. Let's start off with the free beans! Distinction Coffee had two recent contests: 1) Pre-launch website signup 2) Name our loyalty program We are happy to announce that the winner of the pre-launch signup free...
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New Bean Alert: Lineage - Tanzania Peaberry

New Bean Alert: Distinctions "Lineage" Tanzania Peaberry now in our product line.
Grown along Central Africa’s eastern coast, south of Kenya and north of Mozambique, in Mount Kilimanjaro’s old growth forests, at elevations between 4,000 and 6,000 feet above sea level, Tanzania Peaberry is a remarkably clean, round, complex coffee with the citric brightness of a Kenyan and the smooth, gentle sweetness of an Ethiopian. Tanzania’s climate, rich volcanic soil, and consistent ocean mist make Tanzania ideal for coffee growing. Most Tanzanian coffee is grown on small, family farms using traditional, natural...
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How to Brew

It might seem simple but there's more to a good cup than beans and water.

How to Brew Coffee The NCA Guide to Brewing Essentials  Coffee is personal - the right way to make it is how you like it best.  That being said, mastering a few fundamentals will help you perfect your technique. From here, we encourage you to experiment with different roasts, origins, or preparation methods. Here are our tips to brew a classic cup of coffee. The Equipment Make sure that your tools — from bean grinders and filters to coffee makers— are thoroughly cleaned...
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