Coffee travels: OBX Outer Bean Cafe

Coffee travels: OBX Outer Bean Cafe

Traveling in the outer banks had lots of fun coffee places to try. The Outer Bean was a great stop on our trip. This cafe is right on route 12, the main thoroughfare. We didn’t go into the cafe but rather used the walk up window. The coffee was a good medium...
The rituals of coffee

The rituals of coffee

Coffee is more than just a morning pick-me-up; it’s a ritual. For many people, the act of making and drinking coffee is an important part of their daily routine. From grinding the beans to sipping the final product, every step of the process is imbued with meaning and...
What is Single Origin Coffee?

What is Single Origin Coffee?

A lot of terms are thrown out in the coffee world. But this has to be one of the simplest. When asking what is single-origin coffee the answer is in the name. At a very basic level, it means the coffee all comes from one place. But that can mean a couple of different...