East View Coffee Blog

We've got checklists, recommendations and resources galore. For us, coffee is a crucial part of the holiday magic, but we've got simple solutions to make it easy yet special. 

You would not believe how many times folks ask us about caffeine in coffee. Or maybe you would believe it, because you're here wondering it too. We scoured the internet and read a couple of studies and checked our own heart rate after chugging a cold brew and this is the final answer of how much caffeine is in your coffee. 

Seems pretty straightforward. A bag of coffee is just a bag of coffee...right? Think again! Let's talk about what you might find elsewhere and what you won't find at East View. 

Some of the best coffees we've ever had the honor of sharing with you come from Kathia and her farm, Cloza Estate. Learn more about her passion and beautiful coffees.

Years ago, we created an autumn blend and made it into a whole thing, a whole Hobbit Day thing. Wondering about the origins? Enclosed you'll find the whole tale. 

Light roast has more caffeine!

No, it's dark roast!

No, it's instant coffee! 

No, it's my triple shot red eye!

Calm down. Caffeine content mysteries unfolded within. 

What would it look like if you slowed it down and turned the habitual into the ritual? We're not talking about a huge overhaul in your day or integrating an hour of breathwork. We just mean tiny-yet-cumulative moments that might shift your perspective. Let's look at 6 ways to turn the everyday into a brief pause. 

Let's talk about shopping for bulk coffee and the best way to store it! With a little extra care you can buy more coffee for less and keep it tasting fresh. 

In a brewing rut? Know your coffee could be a little better? Check out our tips for some ways to better your brew and identify some mistakes you (gasp) might not even know you're making! 

Coffee grounds filling up your garbage can? Try these 5 simple, eco-friendly solutions to close the waste loop.

Not your average chocolate bar...or sauce or shavings or nibs. All of our chocolate that we use and share is made with something extra special - cacoa nibs we roast right here. It's a labor of love, truly. Learn all about our chocolate making process in this post! 

Ever picked up a bag of coffee and been confused about those flavor notes listed? What's the deal with fruity or chocolatey or savory flavors? While we never used added flavoring, we do recognize that coffee (like wine!) has unique and distinct flavor notes based on where and how it was grown, and we use those notes as a little guide for customers. Read more about how to taste coffee!