Whether you call it 'Cup of Joe', 'Cuppa Joe' or 'Cup O' Joe' this commonly used phrase used to signify a cup of hot coffee has an enigmatic origin. Although it's not 100% certain, there are a few clues as to where this term originated from. Did you know that one of them actually has roots in North Carolina history?! "Cup of Jamoke" - There is one theory that the term 'Cup of Joe' derived from this expression which was a shortened combination of the words 'java' and 'mocha'. This origin was given in a military officer's manual from 1931, around...
You have may noticed a tiny green frog on our coffee bags recently. This means our coffees are Rainforest Alliance Certified. We are now fully registered and are able to apply this recognizable icon on our products. So what does it really mean to be Rainforest Alliance Certified? Let us explain... You may already know that we are committed to sourcing quality coffees that are Organic, Fair Trade, and Rainforest Alliance Certified to help ensure the well-being of the environment and the farmers who make this wonderful experience possible. Our support goes farther. Once you, the customer, buy a product that is Rainforest...
