I hear it all the time—people love their Nespresso and K-Cup machines. And honestly, I get it… push a button, get coffee, move on with your day. But it got me wondering… what’s really going on behind that perfect little pod? Like—what does that cup actually cost you? And how does it stack up against brewing something like a fresh, specialty coffee from Regier Coffee Roasters? The real cost of coffee is not just about the price per cup but also about how much coffee you are actually getting....

Most people think coffee is all about the roast. Light, medium, dark—end of story, right? Not even close. Before coffee ever hits a roaster, it goes through a transformation that shapes everything about how it tastes in your cup. Sweet or bright, clean or funky, chocolatey or bursting with fruit—that magic happens at origin through something called coffee processing . Let’s break it down—because this is where coffee gets really interesting. 🌊 Washed Coffee: Clean and True Washed coffees are...

We just wrapped up our 9th RE: Conference in Kansas City , and what an unforgettable weekend it was. RE: Conference is more than an event — it’s a sacred space for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to step away from the daily chaos and receive real encouragement , real connection, and real rest. In years past, my wife and I have served in different ways. But this year, we decided to serve in a way that felt especially close to our hearts: We donated and brewed every single cup of coffee ...