Shade-grown coffee is Organic coffee that is grown and harvested under a canopy of mature trees. These trees are crucial habitats for migrating and resident birds. Many coffee farms in Latin America have switched to row monocultures that are devoid of trees and other vegetation. At Willows Coffee, we have kept our same sustainable model…
DetailsThis past year looked a lot different for us. We had a difficult 2020-2021 harvest due to Covid-19. Many new challenges presented themselves, but despite it all, we worked really hard to deliver the same amazing quality we have been producing over the years. Many changes had to be worked through, including the border lockdowns,…
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Coffee…everything about it is wonderful; the smell, the taste, the daily ritual of starting out with a hot mug or cold brew of Willows Coffee…all coffee lovers can relate. I recently found an article on some of the health benefits of coffee and wanted to share it with you! It’s good to know that loving…
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This father-daughter duo has been working together to grow the best coffee Costa Rica has to offer and bring it to the USA. At Hacienda Miramonte, the business is all in the family. Over 100 years ago, Lucila Duval de Morales purchased this land and began planting coffee. Her great-grandson, Ricardo Gurdian, and his daughter,…
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WITHOUT BEES, THERE IS NO COFFEE Bees are vital to coffee production. Through pollination, bees increase the plants’ yield, while also bettering the quality of the bean. A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has a model showing the impact of climate change on both coffee and its pollinators. Climate change…
DetailsAnother publication, this time in the Woodbury Magazine, and we are so happy to share our passion with you! Thank you very much; your support is greatly appreciated. I love being part of the Woodbury community. Our Pure Arabica Coffee comes from one family, one farm, and one country. So you can experience “from farm to…
DetailsWe were lucky to chat with the Twin Cities Pioneer Press about the start of willows coffee, and how we intend to share with people the wonderful experience of farm to cup! Check out Viviana’s interview on Twin Cities Pioneer Press !
DetailsWe had an amazing time celebrating the arrival of the warm season at “The Best of Summer” hosted by Mpls.St.Paul’ Magazine at Bauhaus Brew Labs. A super fun evening featuring the best of summer food, beer and cocktails, crafted by some of the top chefs and bartenders of the Twin Cities. And always with a good…
DetailsWe had a blast sharing Willows coffee at this fun-filled family stroll around Como Park. People of all abilities were invited to walk the beautiful paths or roll the route in walkers, wheelchairs, or strollers! Proceeds will support Friends of Gillette, a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. Since forming in 1985,…
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“I wanted to be involved in the best coffee. It’s my passion, it’s what I love to do,” Gurdian told Daily Coffee News. “With this growth, I can start to close the circle, and help the farm put the brand out there, show people how we do things.” Read the article on dailycoffeenews.com
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