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10 Disadvantages to Shade-Grown Coffee: Too Many Birds, Too Much Flavor

10 Disadvantages to Shade-Grown Coffee: Too Many Birds, Too Much Flavor

Here at Beautiful Beast Coffee Co., we talk a lot about the advantages of shade-grown coffee. In fact, we love it so much that it's the only type of coffee...

35 Coffee Jokes That Will Mocha Your Day Better

35 Coffee Jokes That Will Mocha Your Day Better

I think we can all agree that coffee makes everything better—even jokes! That’s why I've brewed up a fresh batch of 35 hilarious coffee jokes to keep you laughing through...

3 Reasons Why All of Our Coffee Isn't Certified as Bird Friendly

3 Reasons Why All of Our Coffee Isn't Certified as Bird Friendly

For coffee farms that want to show their dedication to growing environmentally sustainable coffee, there is nothing better than the Smithsonian Bird Friendly certification. It ensures the coffee is grown...

Bird Friendly Certification: 8 Requirements Coffee Farms Need to Satisify

Bird Friendly Certification: 8 Requirements Coffee Farms Need to Satisify

In the world of coffee certifications, there’s one that soars above the rest—literally.  The Smithsonian Bird Friendly certification is the gold standard when it comes to protecting our feathered friends...

8 Reasons Why Cheap Coffee Tastes So Bad (The Sad Truth of Bargain Beans)

8 Reasons Why Cheap Coffee Tastes So Bad (The Sad Truth of Bargain Beans)

Everyone loves a good deal, but when it comes to coffee, cheap comes at a cost—especially in terms of flavor. If you’ve ever sipped a bargain-brand coffee and found it...

15 Best Coffee Quotes from Famous People

15 Best Coffee Quotes from Famous People

Who doesn't love a great quote, especially one that involves coffee? I scoured the internet, looking for all of my favorites from famous people, from movie stars to authors to...

Here's what the research says about shade-grown coffee (real stories from the field)

Here's what the research says about shade-grown coffee (real stories from the field)

Here at Beautiful Beast Coffee Co., we talk a lot about the advantages of shade-grown coffee.  But it's easy to "talk" about the advantages. It's much harder to back up...

Perk Up! 15 Surprising Health Benefits of Coffee (Backed by Science)

Perk Up! 15 Surprising Health Benefits of Coffee (Backed by Science)

Coffee. It’s the reason most of us resemble functional human beings before noon. That first sip? Pure magic. But beyond the life-giving caffeine jolt, did you know coffee is actually...

The Huge Cost of Cheap Coffee: 7 Consequences You Can’t Ignore

The Huge Cost of Cheap Coffee: 7 Consequences You Can’t Ignore

Everyone loves a good deal, but when it comes to coffee, that bargain-bin price tag comes with a steep hidden cost. The global demand for cheap coffee fuels a destructive...

10 Things You Can Do to Help Birds

10 Things You Can Do to Help Birds

Let me give you a staggering and sobering number: Since 1970, 2.9 billion birds have disappeared from North America. Yes, you read that correctly. Almost 25% of the total number...

8 Reasons to Grind Your Own Coffee Beans

8 Reasons to Grind Your Own Coffee Beans

Grinding your own coffee beans offers numerous benefits, including fresher, more flavorful coffee, customizable grind sizes, and better control over your brew.
Tips and ratios for brewing coffee (Drip, pour over, French press)

Tips and ratios for brewing coffee (Drip, pour over, French press)

Discover the perfect coffee-to-water ratios for various brewing methods, from French press to drip to pour over, for a balanced and flavorful cup every time.
Harpy Eagles: 17 Fascinating Facts About the Canopy’s King

Harpy Eagles: 17 Fascinating Facts About the Canopy’s King

Harpy Eagles are special here at Beautiful Beast Coffee Company. In case you didn't know, they are the bird featured on our logo (in the shape of a coffee bean...

Why we chose the Harpy Eagle as our logo!

Why we chose the Harpy Eagle as our logo!

Have you ever taken a close look at our logo and wondered what animal it is? Most people guess it's an eagle, but what type?  Your first clue should be...

Gray Catbird Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts!

Gray Catbird Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts!

If you've ever heard a bird meow or seen a flash of sleek gray darting through a thicket, you might have seen the Gray Catbird. Equal parts mysterious and entertaining,...

Scarlet Tanager Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts!

Scarlet Tanager Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts!

The Scarlet Tanager is one of North America’s most striking yet elusive songbirds. Learn some amazing facts and tidbits about these migratory birds that directly benefit from shade-grown coffee farms.