Coffee News
Explore Coffee Origins, Coffee News, Coffee How To’s & So Much More!
Let’s talk coffee news, from the coffee origin to the best brewing methods. We invite you to explore our coffee blog to get stories about your favorite specialty coffee beans, straight from the source. Commitment to quality coffee also includes conversation about brewing equipment & innovative ways to craft the perfect cup.
We believe supporting sustainable specialty coffee transcends sourcing, roasting, and serving the best organic coffees. It also means connecting with coffee-enthusiast, like you, to share insights and understanding of how the coffee we select can impact coffee farming families around the world.
Of course, this is more than a blog about understanding coffee. Here you can also find: stories from our local Florida communities, highlights about sustainable brands that inspire us, as well as, learning about local and industry events and how you can get involved.
Coffee Tails: Marley and Zeus, Two Unforgettable Friends
Welcome back to another edition of Coffee Tails, where we introduce our team through the “tails” of their pets. Today you will be meeting Colt Austin, and his two love-able pups: Marley and Zeus...Marley, Zeus, and ColtColt is the Operations Manager at Amavida,...
Now Serving: Donuts, Coffee, and Smiles in Seaside, FL
Seaside, Florida is home to the world’s first New Urbanist town on the Gulf Coast. This walkable community features stunning scenic views, beautiful sandy white beaches and a variety of shops and restaurants for all to enjoy. One staple in the Seaside community is...
Coffee Tails: Meet Brock, a Coffee Loving Canine
Today is the beginning of something new; Today we introduce Coffee Tails! Here starts our new blog series where you get to know the Amavida Coffee team through the tales of their pets. First up, meet Brock and his person Jennifer Pawlik. Jennifer began working at...
Amavida Coffee Roasters Goes Solar
Each company’s path to becoming environmentally sustainable is unique and each has different levels of contribution to climate change, pollution, and waste. Amavida Coffee and Trading Company is taking account of their carbon footprint and taking steps to shrink it...
The Arts and Amavida
When you walk through Amavida’s cafe doors, you are first wrapped in an aroma of creatively crafted coffee. Then, you'll notice walls decorated with various pieces of art. From Picasso to Bob Dylan, coffee shops hold an environment that draws in artists from all...
Perla Baking Co. Joins the Amavida Family
Main Street Defuniak Springs in Florida is a downtown which holds opportunities to gather and experience the culture of the city. If you are attending an event, or just exploring the streets, you may come across the delightful smell of coffee and baked goods traveling...
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Bracelets Building Communities
These little colorful woven friendship bracelets sit in a basket near the cash register at the cafe. When the cafe is empty I always stare at them, tracing the patterns and colors, wondering whose hands wove them, where they’d been. Working with On the Ground Global...
5 Tips How To Design Your Dream Cafe Space
Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about opening your own cafe? Or maybe you already have a plan in mind and are looking to get your ideas off paper and make them a reality. Opening a coffee shop doesn’t have to be just a...
Now Plastic Neutral!
Hello! I am Dale Barnes. I have worked with Amavida Coffee Roasters as a barista from 2017-2020. Before working at Amavida, I was a regular. I used to go to the St. Andrews cafe location every day after school. As a regular I was always drawn to Amavida as a company...
Navigating Coffee Sourcing Part II: Quality
A Closer Look At Coffee Quality This is a Continuation of my first blog, “Navigating Coffee Sourcing Part I: Coffee Pricing”. I suggest taking a look at that before diving into this second section, to give a clearer outlook of the overall chain between grower and...
Health & Safety At Amavida | In Response to COVID-19
Dear Friends, It is our commitment to you, as well as, our staff, community, and visitors, that we do our part to mitigate the spread of this new virus. We want you to know we are making every effort to keep you all informed of how we are adapting our procedures to...
Organic Iced Teas Are The Stars Of The New Spring Menu
To celebrate the return of warmer and sunnier days, we are launching our new spring menu! Organic Iced Tea Drinks Invented By Baristas A new menu means new possibilities! Our talented team of baristas used their skills and creativity to whip up a couple of new drink...
The Heart Of A Latte
You know the enticing aroma of your favorite latte being brewed while you take a seat at your local cafe? It’s a familiar scent that comforts most of us coffee drinkers. We love the smell, taste, and feeling a latte onsets after we take our first sip! From the fair...
Commitment To A Carbon Neutral Future
Sustainability is taking on a new meaning during our generation. The state of our global climate due to rising carbon emissions has had a major push this year thanks to the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report (IPCC SR15) in October...
Bringing Local Flavor To The Espresso Bar: Introducing pink House Alchemy
Supporting local makers is what we are all about! It is our personal goal to collaborate with local and community-focused companies to bring our customers some of the best offerings. It is important that we carry the most excellent and ethically made products in our...
Want to Learn More About Your Cup of Coffee? Join the Public Coffee Roaster Tour
My First Coffee Roaster Tour at Amavida I imagine if you are reading this you are already a big fan of specialty coffee. Whether you brew at home or visit one of Amavida’s cafes, you have a go-to caffeinated drink. When choosing the type of coffee to enjoy over...
Unveiling A New Coffee Bag Design
A Brand That Embraces Change One of my favorite things about working with Amavida Coffee is working in a culture that constantly embraces change with a team of people who are extremely creative and innovative. In the past year alone we’ve rebranded, remodeled 3 of our...
Navigating Coffee Sourcing Part 1: Coffee Pricing
Often times, I am faced with a hard nosed truth: most people just don’t care about where there coffee comes from. As Director of Coffee, someone whose job is literally to care about where coffee comes from, it can be a hard pill to swallow. But for many westerners,...