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Coffee Farm as a Classroom
by Krista Adams Wallace When you think of the perfect classroom, what comes to mind? Four walls, desks lined up in rows, and a SmartBoard? Not me! The perfect classroom is a space that sparks curiosity, creativity, and conversation. Since 2004, we’ve been using Spirit...
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Spirit Mountain 2019 Harvest Report
Spirit Mountain 2019 Harvest Report
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Latte Art 101
by Kathryn Wallace Video: Latte Art 101 Ever wondered how an espresso is transformed into a work of art? I’ve been working as a barista in trendy coffee shops in NYC for the last three years and the following are steps in creating an art-worthy latte: There are three...
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My journey from a farmer’s daughter to NYC barista
The brief story of the journey of how a coffee farmers daughter finds herself working as a barista in New York City.
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Coffee Farmer by Accident
The day I found the Farm, exploring a coffee farm in the mountains of the Dominican Republic.
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Bikes and Beans
Experiencing a night at a coffee farm in the Dominican Republic mountains.
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Coffee Farm as a Retreat
The entrance to our coffee farm looks anything but peaceful. First of all, just to get to the farm takes commitment. Determination. And a damn good 4x4 vehicle. The first 12 km from Jarabacoa to Manabao are on pavement. It’s a beautiful drive into the...
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Partnering with Roasters
While in NYC this past week, we spent over three hours round trip in transit on the subway across Manhattan on the 1 train, then east on the local bus. It was worth it. We got to meet Nic, one of our new roasting partners in Brooklyn. Nic is a kindred spirit,...
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