Every great coffee has a story. At Dakshin Coffees, our story begins in the south of India, where mist-covered mountains, shaded forests, and generations of farmers have shaped some of the world’s most distinctive coffees. Dakshin, a Sanskrit word meaning south, is more than a name. It is our passion for specialty coffee. It…

When most people think of coffee, they imagine roasted beans, fragrant brews, and that first magical sip. But before coffee ever reaches the roaster, it goes through an important transformation at the farm—coffee processing. Processing is the step where freshly harvested coffee cherries are turned into green beans ready for roasting. It’s a fascinating…

Today’s coffee adventure took me to Pearl Coffee Company in Akron, Ohio, a roastery that’s been around for over 100 years and is now run by the third generation of the founding family. How often do you get to sip history while talking shop with someone who grew up surrounded by sacks of beans…

When it comes to espresso-based drinks, most people are familiar with the classic espresso shot, that small but mighty powerhouse that fuels mornings and inspires baristas everywhere. But there’s another shot quietly carving out its own loyal fan base: the lungo. Though both come from the same machine and the same dose of coffee,…