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World’s First USDA Certified Organic Hemp Coffee

Artizan Coffee introduces the first and only hemp coffee blend to be certified organic by the USDA. Each 12 oz bag contains 17g of plant-based hemp protein, 6g of dietary fiber and more than 25% of the recommended daily intake of 9 vitamins and minerals.

Turns out coffee pods are actually pretty good for the environment

If you want to combine your love of espresso with a desire to be green, you may have to make a few unexpected coffee choices. Our addiction to single shot coffee capsules is not good for the environment, because of the energy to grow the beans, make the capsules, brew the coffee, and dispose of […]

What Are Coffee Pods?

People drink coffee to stay awake and get more things done. But how can you get more things done if youíre waiting around for your coffee to brew. Oh sure you can go buy a cup of coffee but at some point you going to want a cup at home. With a coffee pod maker youíre only 30 seconds away from an excellent cup of coffee…

From Organic Farming to Organic Nespresso Compatible Capsules

The word organic is thrown around a lot and it can get quite confusing when trying to fully understand what organic really means. Organic coffee is coffee grown by farmers use natural, renewable resources free of artificial chemicals to grow their crops. Organic farming also helps conserve the environment through traditional, native methods that have […]

Flavored Coffee vs. Added Flavor: Which One Is Better?

For some, the smell of coffee in the morning is the only wake-up call they need, for others, it may be a little too strong to bare. Coffee is one of the most traded commodities in the World, but it’s not for everyone, therefore, some require a little flavor in their brew to make it […]

India Robusta AB Organic Fair Trade

The Indian Organic Farmers Producer Company Limited (IOFPCL) is one of the largest organic producer company in India, owned and managed by the farmers themselves…

Colombia Organic Swiss Water® Decaf

This is an Organic Swiss Water® Process decaffeinated coffee from Colombia. The Swiss Water® Process uses pure green coffee extract and proprietary carbon technology to remove caffeine from green coffee beans…

Colombia Mixed Mocha

Serves 1 Ingredients: 1 capsule of Colombia Single Origin 1 1/4 cups 2% milk 1 1/2 tablespoons white chocolate flavored syrup 1 1/2 tablespoons chocolate syrup 1 tablespoon whipped cream & caramel sauce (optional) Directions:  Pour milk into a steaming pitcher and heat to 145 degrees F to 165 degrees F using the steaming wand […]

Nespresso OriginalLine vs VertuoLine

Nespresso machines have been around since 1976, enabling consumers to enjoy barista quality coffee from the comfort of their own home. In 1999 they released the first of their OriginalLine machines which brewed great coffee using just a small capsule revolutionizing the home coffee industry. Since then a plethora of companies have developed their own […]

Ethiopian White Chocolate Mocha

Serves 1 Ingredients: 1 capsule of Ethiopia Single Origin 1 1/4 cups 2% milk 1 tablespoon sweetened whipped cream (optional) 2 tablespoons white chocolate flavored syrup Directions:  Pour milk into a steaming pitcher and heat to 145 degrees F to 165 degrees F using the steaming wand  Measure the white chocolate syrup into a large […]

Cuba Mia Honey Coffee

Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups of Cuba Mia 1/2 Cup of Milk 1/4 Cup of Honey 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions:  Brew two cups of Cuba Mia  In a small saucepan combine the coffee, milk, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg  Cook and stir until heated through (do not boil) […]

Black Heavenly Magic

Serves 1 Ingredients: 10 ounces of hot Heavenly Black Coffee ¼ Teaspoon of organic chocolate syrup ¼ teaspoon of organic hazelnut syrup ¼ teaspoon of rum extract     Directions: Pour fresh coffee into mug Add extracts and sugar to taste Stir and enjoy!

The Benefits of Having a Nespresso Machine

Since its release in 1986, Nespresso has been gracing our cups with quality coffee within the comfort of our homes. Through constant innovation, Nespresso continues to be the leader of the coffee industry. Now, in 2018, Nespresso has a remarkable roster of products that cater to nearly everyone regardless of their lifestyle, taste, or preference. […]
Usda Organic Fair Trade Coffee -Guatemala - Huehuetango Adiesto - Mill

Huehuetenango Adiesto Organic Fair Trade

ADIESTO is an acronym for Asociación de Desarrolla Integral Esperanza Toneca, a producer association dedicated to reducing the environmental footprint left by the cultivation and processing of specialty coffee in the department of Huehuetenango.

What Makes Specialty Coffee so Special

What is specialty coffee? In brief, all coffee is graded out of 100 in a process called “cupping” that is based on how many defects it has. According to the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), specialty coffee is coffee that has been graded above 80. Much like a movie, its quality isn’t dependent on the acting […]

White Rhino Float

Serves 1 Ingredients: Chocolate Sprinkles Organic Syrup 1-2 oz of White Rhino Coffee Liquor Vanilla Ice Cream Rootbeer    Directions: Pull White Rhino Shot Pour one once of coffee liquor into a shot glass Rim a clear glass with syrup Rim the glass with chocolate shavings or sprinkles Plac on or two scoops of vanilla […]

Marshmallow Espresso

Serves 1 Ingredients: 1 Capsule of Cuba Mia 1 Jumbo marshmallow   Directions: Place marshmallow in your serving cup Prepare the machine with the Cuba Mia Capsule Bew over Marshmallow Serve immediately with a spoon
Usda Organic Fair Trade Coffee - Cafetto Organic Green Milk Frother Cleaner - Directions

Steam Wand, Aeroccino or Milk Frother

Accessories for your Nespresso machine come in abundance. From capsule dispensers and drawers to flavor add-ons that enhance your coffee experience, all these could give you the tools of an ultimate coffee connoisseur. If you’re a fan of milk-based coffees such as lattes, cappuccinos or flat whites, then you’d benefit from purchasing a milk frother […]

Affogato al Artizan

Serves 1 Ingredients:  1 shot of Heavenly Project Decaf espresso  1/2 cup (about 1 scoop) vanilla ice cream   Directions: Brew a shot of Heavenly Project Decaf espresso Place in a dessert dish: 1/2 cup (about 1 scoop) vanilla ice cream Top with hot brewed espresso Serve immediately with a spoon.    

6 Reasons to Choose Organic Coffee

As always, consumers have the power to influence how coffee is grown. Our choices can go a long way toward diminishing demand for unsustainable, sun-grown coffee. Here are six good reasons to choose organic, shade-grown, fair trade coffee.

Banko Gotiti Organic Fair Trade

Banko Gotiti is the name of both the village and the washing station where this coffee was produced. Located close to the border of the Oromia Region, the closest main town is Gedeb, south of Yirgacheffe, in the Gedeo Zone of the Southern Nations Region.

How to Descale your Nespresso Essenza Mini

The key to great tasting coffee is ensuring a clean and healthy machine. Your Nespresso Essenza Mini is no different. Your machine has likely helped you through the good times and the bad, but it’s time you showed it some TLC. If you’ve ever noticed that your coffee tastes slightly off? Then your Nespresso Essenza […]

How to Descale your Nespresso Pixie

Your Nespresso Pixie is probably an important aspect of your life. Making a great cup of coffee in those times when you need it the most is what your Pixie does best. Therefore, keeping it clean and healthy is important. If your Nespresso Pixie tastes off, it may need descaling. Descaling is an important aspect […]

Aceh Ketiara Organic Fair Trade

The Ketiara Cooperative was started in 2008 by Ibu Rahmah, the current chairwoman, who had operated and managed her family’s coffee business for 20 years-purchasing cherries, processing the green, and selling to local traders...

USDA ORGANIC CERTIFIED COFFEE PODS FOR NESPRESSO MACHINES

Coffee comes in all shapes and sizes, but we at Artizan Coffee Company believe it should be more than just something to fill your cup. That’s why our coffee has been USDA certified organic and certified Fair Trade USA for years, with USDA certification granted again in 2017. Our Nespresso organic Fair Trade coffee gives you the boost you need from a healthy and ethical supply chain.

Ethiopia Sidamo OROMIA Organic Fair Trade

The Ketiara Cooperative was started in 2008 by Ibu Rahmah, the current chairwoman, who had operated and managed her family’s coffee business for 20 years-purchasing cherries, processing the green, and selling to local traders...

How to Descale your Nespresso Citiz

If you, like many others, turn to coffee during those tiresome moments, your Nespresso Citiz is your saving grace. But even a machine needs some TLC. It is important to ensure your Nespresso Citiz stays clean. Have you ever noticed that your coffee tastes slightly off? Then your Nespresso Citiz may need descaling. Descaling is […]

How to Descale your Nespresso Expert

Your Nespresso Expert needs some love too. This machine makes you coffees when you need them the most, it shows you love when no one else will and it will brighten your day with its wonderful taste. So maintaining a healthy Nespresso Expert is the key to ensuring it lives a long and healthy life. […]

How to Descale your Nespresso Lattissima+

Your Nespresso Lattissima+ makes great coffee, but like any other machine, it can deteriorate if not properly maintained. Ensuring your Lattissima+ stays clean is the key to a healthy machine and great coffee. Have you ever noticed that your coffee tastes slightly off? Then your Nespresso Lattissima+ may need descaling. Descaling is an important aspect […]

How to Descale your Nespresso Kitchenaid

The Nespresso Kitchenaid is a blessing. From looking great to producing amazing coffee, this machine is wonderful. But it is important to keep your machine healthy in order to guarantee a long life. Have you ever noticed that your coffee tastes slightly off? Then your Nespresso Kitchenaid may need descaling. Descaling is an important aspect […]

Aceh Ketiara Organic Fair Trade

The Ketiara Cooperative was started in 2008 by Ibu Rahmah, the current chairwoman, who had operated and managed her family’s coffee business for 20 years-purchasing cherries, processing the green, and selling to local traders...

Aceh Ketiara Organic Fair Trade

The Ketiara Cooperative was started in 2008 by Ibu Rahmah, the current chairwoman, who had operated and managed her family’s coffee business for 20 years-purchasing cherries, processing the green, and selling to local traders...

How to Descale your Nespresso Lattissima Touch

Maintaining your Nespresso Lattissima Touch is an important aspect of establishing a long and healthy life. If you, like many others, are in need of a coffee in the morning, your Nespresso machine is likely your saving grace. So protect it with some TLC. Have you ever noticed that your coffee tastes slightly off? Then […]

How to Descale your Nespresso Creatista

Your Nespresso Creatista is great for quick, easy, high-quality coffee when you need it. Therefore, maintaining its health is important to ensure it continues to do so for a long time. Regularly cleaning your machine is easy and doesn’t take up too much time. Have you ever noticed that your coffee tastes slightly off? Then […]

AGPROCEM Colombia Tolima Organic

AGPROCEM is a producer association with 35 members who live in Montalvo which is located within the municipality of Planadas in the department of Tolima, Colombia...

How to Descale your Nespresso Lattissima Pro

Coffee is a big part of many people’s lives. Therefore, to ensure that you keep coffee in your life, you must maintain your Nespresso Lattissima Pro. Keeping it clean and healthy can help it produce great coffee for a long time. Have you ever noticed that your coffee tastes slightly off? Then your Nespresso Lattissima […]

How to Descale your Nespresso Creatista Plus

Maintaining a healthy Nespresso Creatista Plus is an important aspect of its life. If you, like many others, rely on your Creatista for amazing coffee, then you need to keep it in good condition. Even a machine needs some love. Have you ever noticed that your coffee tastes slightly off? Then your Nespresso Creatista Plus […]

How to Descale your Nespresso Inissia

The Nespresso Inissia is a great compact coffee machine that produces amazing coffee. In order to ensure that your machine retains this great coffee production, you must regularly clean and maintain it. Have you ever noticed that your coffee tastes slightly off? Then your Nespresso Inissia may need descaling. Descaling is an important aspect of […]

How to Descale your Nespresso Gemini CS200 & CS220 Pro

Maintaining a healthy Nespresso Gemini CS200 & CS220 Pro is important when regularly making coffee. If consuming coffee is a daily occurrence, it will need to be cleaned to ensure it lives a long and healthy life. Have you ever noticed that your coffee tastes slightly off? Then your Nespresso Gemini CS200 & CS220 Pro […]

Aceh Ketiara Organic Fair Trade

The Ketiara Cooperative was started in 2008 by Ibu Rahmah, the current chairwoman, who had operated and managed her family’s coffee business for 20 years-purchasing cherries, processing the green, and selling to local traders...

How to Descale your Nespresso Gran Maestria

Your Nespresso Gran Maestria is likely a key aspect of your morning routine. You, like many others, will require a coffee when you wake up simply to function the rest of the day. Therefore, showing it a little TLC can help secure a healthy machine for a long time. Have you ever noticed that your […]

How to Descale your Nespresso Machine

Maintaining a healthy Nespresso machine is the key to ensuring it lives a long and tasteful life. If you, like many others, are in need of a brew during those tiresome moments, your Nespresso machine is likely your saving grace. But even your machine needs some love in return. Have you ever noticed that your […]

USDA ORGANIC CERTIFIED COFFEE PODS FOR NESPRESSO MACHINES

Once again, we at the Artizan Coffee Company would like to show our commitment to quality by announcing our 2016 USDA organic certification. For the third year in a row, we have been producing delicious organic Fair Trade Nespresso coffee capsules with an emphasis on quality and ethical practices.

Aceh Ketiara Organic Fair Trade

The Ketiara Cooperative was started in 2008 by Ibu Rahmah, the current chairwoman, who had operated and managed her family’s coffee business for 20 years-purchasing cherries, processing the green, and selling to local traders...

YCFCU Yirgacheffe Organic Fair Trade

The coffee-producing land area exceeds 62,000 hectares and YCFCU produces both washed and sundried (natural) Yirgacheffe coffee...

Embracing Earth Day All Year Long

At Artizan Coffee, we try to live every day like it’s Earth Day by offering products and supporting initiatives that make our world a greener place year-round. In honor of this year’s Earth Day celebrations, take 10% off your order through 5/2/2016 11:59 PM EST*. Enter coupon code: EARTHDAY16

IWCA Mexico Robusta Organic

Coffee arrived in Mexico from the Antilles in the late 1700s and was successfully cultivated there and has developed from strength to strength...

USDA ORGANIC CERTIFIED COFFEE PODS FOR NESPRESSO MACHINES

Artizan Coffee Company is pleased to announce our second consecutive year of producing and selling USDA certified organic Nespresso compatible coffee capsules. Along with 100% organic certification, our products also hold Fair Trade USA certification, giving you a guilt-free and natural option for your morning coffee.

YCFCU Yirgacheffe Organic Fair Trade

The coffee-producing land area exceeds 62,000 hectares and YCFCU produces both washed and sundried (natural) Yirgacheffe coffee...

CHICHU Yirgacheffe Ethiopia Organic Fair Trade

The members of each primary cooperative elect their own executive committee which makes decisions about investments such as purchasing new equipment, standards for tree maintenance, and how to structure payments to the coop members...

Robusta Cherry AB Organic

These coffee beans contain more quantity of caffeine as compare to Arabica coffee beans and are known for its lipid taste...

Organic Coffee Martini

Coffee and Vodka meet in a martini sure to get your party started. Yield:  Serves 6 Ingredients: 3  shots (4 ounces) of White Rhino Espresso Signature Blend 4 ounces of organic half and half 4 ounces of organic Vodka 1 tablespoon of organic sugar Ice Special Equipments: cocktail shaker Directions: Combine 4 oz. shot of Espresso with 1 […]

USDA ORGANIC CERTIFIED COFFEE PODS FOR NESPRESSO MACHINES ENTER MARKET

Today's announcement means that Artizan Coffee is the FIRST and ONLY producer of coffee capsules compatible with Nespresso machines to carry the USDA Organic Seal. "In going organic, we're putting the coffee drinker's health before profits," said Julio Abril, co-founder of Artizan Coffee.

25% Off Entire Order!

Use code “CANADA25” at checkout. Offer ends Monday October 6 @ 11:59PM EST. PLUS – FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $50 IN THE US / OVER $100 IN CANADA

10% Off White Rhino Organic Blend

10% Off White Rhino Organic Blend + Free Shipping on all orders over $25. COUPON CODE: LHXW55M Expires August 22nd @ 11:59 PM

Alto Palomar Peru Organic Fair Trade

The coffee is handpicked and processed on-site in the full respect of the ethnic, social, ethical and environmental values of the cultivation area and of its population...

YCFCU Yirgacheffe Organic Fair Trade

The coffee-producing land area exceeds 62,000 hectares and YCFCU produces both washed and sundried (natural) Yirgacheffe coffee...

Pod People: Nespresso’s Push to Become High-End Restaurants’ Go-To Coffee

When you go to a great restaurant (and spend hundreds upon hundreds of dollars for a meal), you want to be coddled. You want all sorts of exquisite foods, prepared to unimaginably high standards, served with the finest wines and spirits on the entire planet. It follows that if you want coffee after your meal, you want the best. At hundreds of Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, what you’ll actually get is coffee that comes from a metallic pod. In fact, Nespresso is increasingly common at high-end restaurants, and the group is pushing hard to make sure use of its machines becomes even more ubiquitous. And discerning chefs are more than happy with the arrangement.