by Needmore Coffee | Sep 20, 2019 | Coffee Chat, The Industry, Uncategorized
We think that the best local coffee roasters are those who emphasize transparency. They want you to know where your coffee came from and who made it. That’s why on the Needmore Coffee Blog we share stories about the farmers, roasters, and baristas who produce...
by Sarah Petersen | Aug 20, 2019 | Coffee Chat, Uncategorized
Did you know that your coffee habit may actually be good for your health? For most of us, life is fueled by coffee. We look forward to that steaming mug of joe first thing in the morning (and maybe an afternoon pick-me-up-cup or two). I know that my own daily writing...
by Katie Mysliwiec | Aug 6, 2019 | Coffee Chat, The Industry, Uncategorized, What’s Brewing
Why did I become an independent coffee roaster? I had a passion for coffee and a desire to give back to the Bloomington community that raised me. I began roasting coffee beans at home, one pound at a time. As the business grew, so did the opportunity to move back to...
by Sarah Petersen | Jul 9, 2019 | Coffee Tips, Uncategorized
When you want fresh, sustainable coffees from all over the world, your local coffee roaster is here to help. At home, though, it’s just you and your beans. When their earthy aroma calls to you first thing in the morning, it’s up to you to treat them with...
by Sarah Petersen | Jul 4, 2019 | Coffee Chat, Farmers, The Industry, Uncategorized
Did you know that non-organic coffee is one of the most chemically treated foods in the world? It’s true. Much of conventional coffee is filled with synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and insecticides. It’s not a very appetizing image. I drink...