Blog — Specialty Coffee

By: Chelsea Jarrell Office perks have come a long way since stale, mass-brewed coffee. Many companies offer their staff perks such as discounts on services like massages or yoga, snacks to keep them fueled for the day, break rooms with a space to relax, and beverages to keep them hydrated or caffeinated. Perks like these not only help the company stand out from other employers, but also keep employees happy and healthy. After all, happy employees are up to 20% more productive. There is a lot on the market that an office manager could offer to foster a great atmosphere...

By: Chelsea Jarrell As coffee increasingly becomes an important staple of any modern workplace, office managers are looking for the easiest and most cost-effective way to keep their staff fueled for the day. Keurig is one popular machine in the workplace due to its easy to use, single cup brewing system. The Keurig removes the burden of brewing coffee from the office manager, not to mention there is less cleanup involved as well. However, despite its convenience, there are still some negatives aspects to the Keurig. While Keurig has mastered the single-serving machine, like most coffee makers, the Keurig is...

By: Chelsea Jarrell When we think of coffee, one of the first things we associate it with is caffeine. Caffeine is one of the most consumed psychoactive substances in the world. It can be found in many different products such a coffee, tea, soda, or even chocolate. Coffee and caffeine are known to have a lot of negative connotations. One of which is that caffeine can actually dehydrate you. But where did that notion come from, and how much of it is true?   The link between dehydration and caffeine can be traced all the way back to 1928. A...

By: Chelsea Jarrell Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. According to Euromonitor International, 88.8 gallons per capita of coffee were consumed in 2016 just in the US. This has made coffee America’s number one choice, over tea and soda. Coffee has become much more than just a cup to get us through the day. What once had a negative connotation is now considered a great source of antioxidants and a clean source of caffeine. Antioxidants are substances that occur naturally or are man-made that can delay or prevent certain types of cell damage. They...

By: Chelsea Jarrell Commonwealth Joe’s Office Nitro Program has helped boost the morale and productivity in offices by offering an exciting and unique coffee experience within the workplace. We deliver everything you need to have Nitro Cold Brew on tap directly to your office, making sure that you’re all set to have a productive week. When we do tastings at offices, the first thing we typically hear from new customers is how delicious our flagship Nitro Cold Brew, Shenandoah Spring, tastes. Below, we’ll share a bit more information about why this particular roast makes the perfect Nitro Cold Brew.  ...