Alpen Blog

Apr 23, 2014

"How are we to know the validity of all such “sustainably produced” claims that are made in the marketplace? Certification is…

Apr 3, 2014

All great coffee has a story worth telling. Panama is an origin, which we at Alpen Sierra covet, but find it limited in supply…

Jun 23, 2013

A “single origin” coffee is identified by the geographical location of where it is grown. All single origin coffees are titled…

Apr 11, 2012

Guatemala has long cultivated a sense of mystique and intrigue within me. Whether it be the multi-colored ‘trademark’ textiles,…

Apr 29, 2010

As I stirred in the kitchen this morning grinding our daily brew, darling little Chloe, our three year old, asked, “Dad, let me…

Apr 26, 2010

Well, yes, coffee can be bitter. Much like the tannins in wine and tea, the many acidic compounds in coffee can become…

Oct 1, 2008

Here I sit, trying to figure out what to drink this morning. Having just went through our stock to select the October Special of…

Apr 17, 2008

Here I sit in Denver International Airport, which harkens me back to my last visit here – a redirected, winter storm transfer…

Apr 17, 2008

A question I am always asked, “what is your favorite coffee?”. My answer is always the same: “It depends on the time of the year…

Jul 23, 2007

Warm, sunny weather and a rich cup of Alpen Sierra French Roast are a great way to start a beautiful Tahoe day. Sitting very…

Jul 16, 2007

The smoke is long gone, the ash has settled and we are all good here in Lake Tahoe following the Angora fire, which ravaged our…