Cold brew is one of the simplest ways to make great coffee at home. No special equipment. No fancy technique. Just coffee, water, a little patience, and time. It's also the inspiration behind our newest FIKA Cold Brew Blend, a coffee we created specifically for smooth, refreshing cold brew. Why...
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Where Does the Name Hansa Come From?
COURTNEY STEIN7/29/26
It's one of the questions we hear fairly often. The answer goes back more than 800 years. More specifically, it comes from the Hanseatic League, one of the most influential trading networks in medieval Europe. What Was the Hanseatic League? Beginning in the 12th century, merchants and cities across northern...
What Is Yuzu? (And why is it showing up in coffee shops?)
COURTNEY STEIN7/23/26
If you've looked over our summer menu, you may have noticed something a little unexpected: an Iced Yuzu Latte. That usually leads to the obvious question: What exactly is yuzu? If you've never tried it before, you're not alone. While yuzu has been a staple of East Asian cooking for centuries,...
What Makes a Scone Flaky?
COURTNEY STEIN7/ 8/26
At least once every morning in almost any coffee shop, some sleepy guest gets to the front of the line and simply asks for "coffee." Naturally, they'll get a few follow-up questions. Drip or espresso? Hot or iced? Sweetened or straight up? Scones, on the other hand, are different. At...
What's the Difference Between Arabica and Robusta?
COURTNEY STEIN7/ 3/26
While reading coffee bags, shopping for whole bean coffee, or browsing your favorite brunch spot's menu, you may have noticed the words 100% Arabica. But what exactly does that mean? And if there's a 100% Arabica coffee... what are the other options? The answer starts with the coffee plant. Not All...