As a cafe near downtown Minneapolis, we put great value on serving our guests ethically sourced coffee. We are thrilled to see that more and more coffee shops and roasters are emphasizing purchasing ethically sourced coffee. This is a move in the right direction for the coffee industry as a
We have discussed the value of supporting a third-wave coffee shop but how do you find one when you are out and about? Many specialty coffee shops aren’t explicitly advertised as the third wave. Of all the coffee shops in downtown Minneapolis, how do you spot a third-wave shop? The
When you think about purchasing a cup of coffee, it is almost overwhelming how many options you have. Chances are there are one or multiple coffee shops in proximity to where you currently are. These coffee shop options likely vary in price, quality, and overall experience. So how do you
As a specialty coffee cafe in Downtown Minneapolis, we value sustainability. It is important to us that our coffee shops operate responsibly to contribute to the sustainability of our environment and the coffee supply chain. We invest in many sustainable practices from using recycled materials to working with ethically sourced
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
Creating a sustainable coffee economy isn’t a marketing phrase designed to sell coffee for higher prices. It’s an ongoing effort that’s critical to keeping quality coffee available while taking care of the people responsible for creating it. Despite the efforts of the third-wave coffee movement, some industry insiders fear we’re on the
One of the most important parts of building a sustainable coffee economy is ensuring the farmers responsible for growing and harvesting coffee plants have proper working conditions. Unfortunately, coffee farmers have a history of being taken advantage of. Even as sustainability efforts and the presence of third-wave coffee have increased, farmers have often been ignored. Most of the world’s coffee is grown in
These days, it’s common to hear complaining about the cost of coffee. “Four dollars for a latte? I can practically get a full meal for that price!” While you may have a hard time actually finding a four-dollar meal, the question remains: Is modern coffee that expensive? Compared to other “trendy” beverages, we would say
At 7 Corners Coffee, we serve what’s known as “specialty coffee.” When some people hear that phrase, they may think it refers to a Frappuccino or cortado topped with latte art. However, specialty coffee describes the quality of the coffee being used. In a recent post, we talked about the history of third wave coffee shops. The birth of specialty coffee is closely related. As people started appreciating the unique flavors of different
At 7 Corners Coffee, we’re proud to be a third wave coffee shop. But we find that people don’t always know what that means or why it’s important. Isn’t a coffee shop just a coffee shop? The answer is no. A third wave coffee shop is an establishment that places a special emphasis on coffee quality, origin,
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