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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.
Update on COMSA from Coop Coffees
Unfiltered: This Guy Has Rocked My World by Monika Firl Originally Posted October 8th, 2015 by Monika Firl/Coop Coffees I first met Oscar Omar Alonzo Aguilar and visited his coffee field, “Cual Bicicleta,” during my initial visit to Café Orgánico Marcala S.A. de C.V. (COMSA) in Honduras, together with my Coop Coffees colleagues “Equipo Feminino” in early 2013. That…
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B Corp: Reasons To Retreat
B Corp Retreat There are 1,381 Certified B Corporations, in 41 Countries, across 121 industries, with 1 unifying goal – To redefine success in business. Annually, the B Corp Community comes together for a global gathering called the B Corp Champions Retreat. This October Amavida Coffee and Tea will attend the 2015 Retreat. Dan and…
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Solstice Runner: Casey Tindell
PROJECT CONGO On The Ground’s Project Congo concentrates on gender equality and women’s empowerment initiatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In the DRC, the inferiority of women has always been embedded in the social system, and starvation, lack of healthcare, and rape are just a few issues that Congolese women face daily. Since... Read More
Run Across Congo: Why We Run
Originally Posted April 7th, 2015 by Nick Beadleston Casey Tindell Casey is the Director of Public Relations, Marketing & Outreach for Amavida Coffee in the Florida Panhandle. Casey ran in and helped organize the 2014 Winter Solstice Run in Florida, and has worked on numerous campaigns to support On The Ground’s work around the world. RAC- Why do…
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Run Across Congo featured by Roast Magazine
NGOs Promote Trade, Gender Equality as New Coffees Emerge from the DRC Originally Posted February 25th, 2015 by Nick Brown/Daily Coffee News A group of NGOs with ties to the Democratic Republic of Congo coffee industry is planning a series events in the Kivu region this May to drum up support for the reemerging sector, while…
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The Meaningful Change of B Corporations
B Corporation is a Force for Good My experience with a B Corporation has been pivotal in shaping my perspective and path for the future. During the last semester of my college career, I had the opportunity to intern at Amavida Coffee and Tea from December 2013 through May 2014. At this time, Amavida Coffee became…
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Solstice Run Fundraiser & Virunga Film Screening
You are invited to a unique fundraising event and film screening on December 6th at 6:00 PM. The event will take place in the most recent project by architect Faisal Syed, a beautifully designed home in Rosemary Beach. Admission is just $20 and every bit of it is donated directly to the Winter Solstice Run participant of... Read More
Amavida Coffee and Tea’s First Annual Latte Art Competition
The best and most experienced Amavida Coffee baristas were invited to compete in the First Annual Amavida Coffee and Tea Latte Art Competition: Jacob Thompson, Brian Hamrick, Sarah Shoot, and Phil Mercer. Smack talk began as soon as the competitors were notified, and all hands were busy practicing for the big day; May 17th, 2014…
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The Class of a Lifetime: My Trip to Chiapas, Mexico
Ohana Student Travels to Chiapas, Mexico From the beginning of my Entrepreneurship class with Amavida, I understood the creation of Café Pura was to raise funds to travel and give water to the indigenous people of Chiapas, Mexico, but the extent of what was awaiting me was unfathomable. This experience was beyond what I could…
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A Life-Changing Trip to Chiapas, Mexico
Getting up before the day starts to begin the long journey to Chiapas, Mexico, I frantically sort through my clothes trying hard to narrow down what to take. I don’t know what to anticipate as I stand in line, sit, and wait. The weight of my carry-on digging into my right shoulder, no cell service…
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Ohana Institute’s Cafe Pura
Cafe Pura consists of four high school students- Sophie, Hannah, Carlton, and Coy- of the Ohana Institute in Rosemary Beach, Florida. These four students are undertaking an enormous challenge as a part of their Entrepreneurship class; they are working to create and run a non-profit organization. The goal of Cafe Pura (meaning “pure coffee”) is…
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The Long-awaited Alpha Dominche Steampunk 2.1
For months now, Amavida employees have anxiously awaited the arrival of Amavida Coffee and Tea in Seaside’s brand new coffee brewing machine, the Alpha Dominche Steampunk 2.1. What an appropriate name for such a bold, sleek machine. If it were human, we just know it would rock a mohawk. The Alpha Dominche Steampunk is expected…
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Martin Trejo’s Latte Art
Martin Trejo is Amavida’s Training & Development Coordinator and, boy, is he impressive! This guy can whip out flawless rosettas, hearts, and tulips with a smile on his face. We’re happy to have him. Check out this video of his latte art and see pictures below. Thanks for reading!
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Seth and May at Ohana Institute
The Ohana Institute in Rosemary Beach, Florida was a hotspot of kindness today as singer/songwriter duo Seth and May played their first show of the weekend for this year’s 30A Songwriters Festival. The students at the Ohana Institute were teeming with smiles and welcoming gestures, clearly excited about their guests. I was welcomed many times,…
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Clean Water Projects – Life Changing Work
To all, Mexico is amazing. Working on clean water projects is even more amazing! This is my first blog post and it is little intimidating, because I do not consider myself a great writer. Please indulge me as I express some of my views and feelings about our travels, growers, community, environment, and the wonderful... Read MoreSign up to receive Amavida News, Events Updates and Goodies