Category: Behind the Scenes

Cold Weather. Warm Flavors.

As the first half of December has already come and gone, two things are certain: the holiday season is in full swing, and winter wasted no time announcing its arrival. Fortunately, 7 Corners has arrived at the party, ready with various flavors sure to sustain you up to and into

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Helping to redefine the coworking space in Eden Prairie

It’s no secret that among the many effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant evolution in what the “workplace” looks like. A recent Forbes article reported that, as of this year, 40 percent of full-time employees spend at least part of their week in a remote work

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Coffee Roasting 101

When it comes to the coffee we serve at 7 Corners Coffee shop we like to know not only where it originated, but every step from the coffee farm to the warm cup of coffee in your hands.  As a specialty coffee shop in Downtown Minneapolis, we value working with

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All About Coffee Roast Levels

Roasting levels are especially important in the world of specialty coffee. At 7 Corners Coffee, we serve specialty coffee in a variety of roasts to emphasize different flavors within our coffee beans. Our specialty coffee is higher in quality than most grocery store or chain coffee shop beans which means

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What is a Pour Over?

Have you ever heard the term “pour over” used when referring to coffee or seen it on the menu at your local coffee shop? For a lot of people, they aren’t quite sure what exactly a pour over is or what it really means. While a pour over coffee has

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What Makes Cold Brew Special

For many coffee drinkers, summer is cold brew season. Of course, there are also those who consider every season cold brew season. Whichever camp you fall into, it’s hard to deny just how refreshing a cold brew is on a hot summer’s day.  But what exactly makes cold brew so special?

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What is Espresso?

Are “Espresso Beans” Actually Different?

In today’s marketing, espresso is often reduced to being little more than a coffee-flavored energy booster. People see espresso and think, “more caffeine.” But espresso is so much more. It’s a rich, heavy, flavorful coffee that requires special preparation and tools to create.  As with any coffee, you want to

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Fair Trade vs. Direct Trade: What’s the Difference?

With the third wave coffee movement and rise of specialty coffee, people have come to care a lot about coffee origin. Not only does this have a profound impact on taste, but knowing who grew the coffee promotes transparency. This helps ensure safe working conditions, fair pricing and more, all

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Celebrating Our One-Year Anniversary with a New Roaster!

It’s hard to believe but 7 Corners Coffee is officially one year old. We could have never predicted everything that would take place in our first year of business. We are incredibly thankful for the support of our community as we’ve worked to adapt to current circumstances while providing quality,

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Where Coffee Comes From and Why it Matters

Being transparent with coffee origins is a critical part of the third wave coffee movement. Walk into a specialty coffee shop, and they’ll not only tell you the country that a particular roast is from but the region where it was harvested. Does this really matter? Yes!  You may already know that coffee origin can have a significant

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Minneapolis - West Bank

1851 S. Washington Ave., Suite D
Minneapolis, MN 55454

Eden Prairie

6630 Shady Oak Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Minneapolis - East Bank

720 Washington Ave., SE Suite 50
Minneapolis, MN 55414