Knowledge Is Power

  • Why You Need An AeroPress GO!

    by Fred Taber
    Simply put, it makes a great cup of coffee. Easy to use, easy to pack and easy to store. Make a stronger cup or tone it down a bit. We had been usi...

  • US ARMY Born On June 14th 1775 - Honoring a Legacy of Service and Sacrifice

    by Fred Taber
    Every year, on June 14th, the United States Army celebrates its birthday. This special occasion marks the anniversary of the establishment of the C...

  • You Do NOT Want Dark Roasted Coffee

    by Fred Taber
    If you know coffee on an intimate level then you probably know what roast levels are. If you think roast levels are light, medium and dark and you...

  • The Future Of Michigans Inland Walleye

    by Fred Taber
    Most anglers probably already know that the Michigan DNR rears walleye and stocks them in inland lakes every year. However, what you may not know i...

  • The Arctic Grayling Research Initiative

    by Fred Taber
    Thanks to the work and dedication of the MDNR, the Tittle River Band of Ottawa Indians

  • Conservation Efforts, Rain Forest Alliance & Fair Trade

    by Fred Taber
    When we started this company our focus was on roasting great gourmet coffee with an outdoor related theme that leans towards fly fishing. As we hav...

  • Coffee Highlight: Sumatra Permata Gayo

    by Fred Taber
    Region: Sumatra, Indonesia Elevation: 3,937 - 5,249 feet above sea level.  Cooperative: Permata Gayo Processing: Semi-Washed, Wet Hu...
    Posted in adventure, bourbon, coffe, fly fishing, java, sumatra

  • Au Sable River Canoe Trip

    by Fred Taber
    This is a great time of year to plan a Michigan, summer canoe trip. If you are up for a little adventure with some excellent fly fishing opportunit...

  • Jetboil & The Coffee Rocket

    by Fred Taber
    The GSI Coffee Rocket is a drip coffee filter that is small and light enough to take along with the Jetboil coffee press which by itself makes deli...

  • Coffee Preparation 101

    by Fred Taber
    A general guideline for coffee preparation: 1-2 tablespoons of coffee per 237ml of water. Which is about 1 measuring cup, not a coffee cup. You s...

  • The Rain Forest Alliance

    by Fred Taber
    When it comes to coffee, most people do not realize what goes into growing, harvesting and processing coffee beans. There are several moving parts ...