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Brewing Change: How Green Coffee Buying Shapes Communities

Brewing Change: How Green Coffee Buying Shapes Communities

Brewing Change: How Green Coffee Buying Shapes Communities Most people think of coffee in terms of flavor, aroma, and daily ritual. But every bag of beans represents a chain of...
The New Wave of Coffee Processing: Exploring the Future of Flavor

The New Wave of Coffee Processing: Exploring the Future of Flavor

The New Wave of Coffee Processing: Exploring the Future of Flavor If you’ve been around specialty coffee for a while, you know that innovation doesn’t stop at roasting or brewing—but...
If Specialty Coffee Could Speak, What Would It Say?

If Specialty Coffee Could Speak, What Would It Say?

Every morning, you brew a cup. Maybe it’s the comforting hum of your grinder, the gentle bloom of your pour-over, or the beautiful pull espresso at your local café. Coffee...
brewing specialty colombian coffee on a breville espresso machine

More Than Taste: How All Your Senses Shape the Coffee Experience

At Makeworth Coffee, we’ve always believed that great coffee is about more than what’s in the cup. Whether you’re enjoying a pour-over at our café in Bellingham or dialing in...
Rethinking Organic Certification: Celebrating Small-Scale Coffee Growers

Rethinking Organic Certification: Celebrating Small-Scale Coffee Growers

In today's mindful consumer landscape, "organic certified" might seem to be the gold standard for choosing quality coffee. But let's pause and consider the broader picture—especially the stories of small-scale...
Decoding Decaf: Why we select Sugarcane instead of Swisswater

Decoding Decaf: Why we select Sugarcane instead of Swisswater

For coffee lovers, decaf options have long been a source of debate. In an age where unnatural chemicals are a constant battle in food processing, procuring coffees that are equally...
Coffee Spotlight: Ella Todos Santos

Coffee Spotlight: Ella Todos Santos

There is no greater joy than sourcing, roasting and serving coffees that are not only absolutely tasty, but are centered around people-forward purposes.

In an industry challenged by uncertainty and constant obstacles, Ella Todos Santos is an emblem of empowerment, resilience, collaboration and rising tides lifting all boats.

New Roaster, Same Great Coffee :)

New Roaster, Same Great Coffee :)

We have some exciting news around Makeworth Coffee-- we are now roasting on a Loring S15. If you've been around the specialty coffee world, it's likely you've seen, or tasted,...
Makeworth Wholesale Coffee Partnerships

Makeworth Wholesale Coffee Partnerships

Makeworth Coffee Roasters proudly offers a hospitality-forward wholesale coffee roasting program. Whether you're a specialty cafe looking for unique microlots, a restaurant wanting a rock-solid daily drinker blend, or office space looking to stay fueled-- we are ready to serve you!
Barista Book Recommendations

Barista Book Recommendations

Can you name a better pairing than books and coffee? Heading to a local coffee shop to read a few chapters of your newest literary journey is a favorite pastime...
Steeped Coffee: Single-Serve, Eco-friendly, On-the-Go!

Steeped Coffee: Single-Serve, Eco-friendly, On-the-Go!

Since the launch of the coffee pod market in 1986, single-serve coffee has only grown in popularity. Originally hailed as a ridiculous idea, consumers proved otherwise. According to the National...
Brewing Basics: Roast Level

Brewing Basics: Roast Level

Light, medium, dark... we're always hearing about roast levels in the coffee world. It can be intimidating if you don't know your preference, or even how different the taste can...