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    September 30, 2015 Brian Beyke

    The Peru Diaries: Finca El Laurel

    We just got back from a whirlwind tour of Northern Peru that covered every step of coffee production. The coffee industry relies on elaborate systems to transport coffee from remote...

    September 22, 2015 Brian Beyke

    A Look Inside Our New Training Lab

    Each one of our baristas goes through a six month training program that includes one-on-one instruction on subjects as varied as coffee extraction theory, steaming milk, and hospitality. Up until...

    September 18, 2015 Brian Beyke

    Destination: Peru

    Earlier this year we were surprised by a coffee from Jaen, Peru. Peru has long been a leader in organic farming practices, but as any coffee roaster can tell you,...

    September 02, 2015 Brian Beyke

    Now Roasting Guatemala, Finca Palmira

    At Quills we select which coffees we roast with several criteria, the most important being flavor. Simply put, we only roast coffees we enjoy drinking. Sometimes those coffees are traceable...

    August 24, 2015 Brian Beyke

    Now Roasting Ethiopia, Konga

    There are few things more exciting for baristas than Ethiopian coffee season. All coffee can be traced back to the Horn of Africa, and Ethiopia is still home to more...