Coffee Industry Commentary

Top 5 Coffee Apps to Download

Top 5 Coffee Apps to Download

We already spend a ton of time on our phones. Whether it's to check the weather or respond to funny-faced Snapchat, it's not uncommon to see people walking down a sidewalk with their head down, eyes glued to their smart phone screens. So why not make that time useful by using it to further man's most romantic relationship - with coffee, of course. 

How to Abandon Candied Coffee

How to Abandon Candied Coffee

Trying something new is never easy. Trying new coffee is downright difficult. Before coming to work at Joyride, I was guilty of frequenting sugar-saturated lattes and candied coffees packed with artificial flavorings.

The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Carafes

The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Carafes

As a coffee connoisseur, people always ask me about good first steps toward improving the quality of coffee they brew at home and at the office. Rather than pitching Joyride or freshly roasted beans (which are both terrific by the way), I usually recommend that they try cleaning their brewing equipment. It is by far the easiest, cheapest and most important way to get better coffee immediately.

Chemex of the Week: Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelbessa

Chemex of the Week:  Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelbessa

The family-owned Chelbessa washing station, located near Worka in the Gedeb District of the Gedeo Zone, is only in its second year of processing. But you wouldn’t know that by looking at (or tasting) their coffee--the quality is indistinguishable from those of Stumptown’s oldest partners