Every year, we celebrate one of humanity's most beloved inventions—coffee. On September 29th, we observe National Coffee Day, a special occasion to visit your favorite coffee shop or brew a fresh cup at home. Coffee’s history dates back centuries, originating in Ethiopia and spreading across the world, becoming a vital part of cultures and daily routines. Its journey from mystical bean to global staple highlights its significance in social, economic, and cultural history.
Over the years, coffee has played roles beyond just a beverage; it has fueled revolutions, inspired artistic movements, and brought people together. Today, coffee continues to evolve with new brewing techniques and flavors, maintaining its status as a timeless source of comfort and energy.
To celebrate, consider supporting local coffee businesses with special deals often offered on this day. Share your coffee moments on social media by posting pictures and using the hashtag #NationalCoffeeDay. Don't forget to tag us (@jlhufford on Twitter and @jlhuffordonline on Instagram) so we can join in the celebration!
Our philosophy is that the best farmers, the best beans, and the best roasts make the best cup of coffee. Each of our specialty flavored coffees, single-origins, and varietal blends are made from 100% Arabica coffee (except for some of our espresso blends), and packaged to order for guaranteed freshness. J.L. Hufford purchases only from the top 3% of the highest quality Arabica coffee grown. Our coffee buyers have traveled to many coffee producing countries to find and inspect some of the world's greatest coffees.
To us, all aspects of buying and processing coffee are important, like adherence to rigid quality control standards. Multiple tests are conducted on the coffee samples once they are brought back to the states. Using state-of-the-art lab equipment and trained coffee cuppers, our roasters analyze many aspects of the beans: moisture percentage, the amount of defects, the bean size, and most importantly, the actual cup quality.
Each coffee is rated on over 20 different taste characteristics before we purchase a single bean. Immediately after roasting the bean, the coffee is packaged into nitrogen-flushed bags. This process forces nitrogen into the package, replacing the oxygen, that would otherwise quickly age the coffee. The nitrogen preserves the wonderful flavor characteristics of fresh-roasted coffee. For flavored coffees, flavor oils are added in a cup-tested proportion such that just the right amount of each flavor is infused into the bean during the appropriate minutes of roasting. Enjoy this or any of J.L. Hufford's coffees in one of several grind sizes or whole bean.
