Swelter Coffee Blog
Is Your Coffee Mold-Free?
The mold risk in your morning cup is really a supply chain issue – one high quality, specialty coffee avoids altogether. Ochratoxin A — the...
Why Swelter Coffee Doesn’t Require Fair Trade or Organic Certification — And Why That’s Better for Farmers
Labels like "Fair Trade" and "Organic" feel reassuring — but research shows they can exclude the most vulnerable farmers, especially women. At Swelter Coffee, we...
Your to-go cup is seasoning your coffee — with plastic
New research shows that single-use cups, hot or cold, sheds microplastics into our drinks. We wanted to understand the science, and share it with you....
Women in Coffee History
A history of women's unsung contributions to the coffee world — and why it matters today. At Swelter Coffee, we talk a lot about the...
Learning about SANA Programs
“You can’t separate human health from sustainability. Every bean of coffee we drink is touched by a human being—with feelings, fears, and dreams. If we...
Mighty Peace Coffee: "Peace with every sip"
Mighty Peace Coffee is a non-profit that exports coffee from the Congo to the global specialty coffee market, rooted in peace and compassion for our...
Sabrina Rodriguez, from Finca Santa Marta in Guatemala
Days before moving Swelter Coffee across the country, from California to Illinois, I was able to sit down with Sabrina Rodreguez for a casual “interview”...
Finding the best packaging solution
In my previous career I worked in design and branding, so I know firsthand the impact a brand can have on first impressions. I wanted...
NY Coffee Fest
In early October I took a trip to NYC to attend the NY Coffee Fest. There were two key events I was so honored and...
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