Portland, Oregon is known for many things, including its eco-consciousness and its love of coffee, including being the birthplace of Boyd’s Coffee. Boyd’s Portland roots definitely factored into our eco-conscious perspective on life. And with Earth Day celebrated on April 22nd,  it’s a month for us to reflect on what all we can do to protect our precious planet by bringing a sustainable, restorative, even regenerative mindset to how we live, how we play, and how we work. If you care about minimizing waste but also love the convenience of your single serving pod coffee maker, it can feel l ..read more

If you have a fancy espresso machine that does it all for you, this blog post is not for you. This is for the person who craves a reasonably latte-like experience without having to hop out to see their local barista for every cup but doesn’t have the fancy equipment. The four equipment essentials you need to make a “latte” at home: An Aeropress. This inexpensive little gem brews up smooth, strong coffee (if you do it right) with no electricity needed. There’s a trick to getting your coffee strong enough to approximate an espresso drink, though. Some kind of milk steamer/frother. It can be as ..read more

When it comes to decaf coffee, which camp do you fall into: Why Bother? Or Why Not? If one of your primary reasons for drinking coffee is the energy boost or focus that you get from it, decaf is probably not in your regular repertoire. But hang on. Before you get too judgy and all, some people love the taste of coffee but for a variety of reasons can’t tolerate the caffeine.  For example: Health Concerns: Some people choose decaf coffee because of health reasons. Women often avoid caffeine during pregnancy. Sleep: Not everyone can slam a coffee after dinner and also get a good night’s sl ..read more

Even when the weather outside is frightful, these coffees are so delightful. And you have options! Each can be made with our without a shot of distilled spirits for a little extra warmth. Maple Gingerbread Latte This one is wonderful with a piece of homemade gingerbread. But enjoying it all on its own is a real treat, too.   Ingredients (Makes 1 latte): 1 cup of your choice of milk ½ cup strong coffee (Try our Original Roast) 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger A pinch of allspice powder A pinch of grated nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, plus more for final drizzle 1 te ..read more

We’re not talking Stanleys. Though there probably are some Stanleys who are Boyd’s stans. How do you know if you are, indeed, a Boyd’s stan? If one or more of these things describes you, you may be a Boyd’s stan: You have a fervent devotion to all things Boyd’s. You have a Boyd’s subscription. You carefully peel off and save the black and white photos from every bag of Boyd’s Coffee you buy because, someday…you know…they’ll make a great collage. Wallpaper, even. You order enough Boyd’s Coffee to place in bowls around your house as air freshener: Good Morning in the kitchen, French No. 6 in th ..read more

Seriously. Before you get all worked up, we’re not talking about little kids here. We’re talking about teachers, parents, college students. Whether you’re a teacher, a professor, or a parent of students, getting back to routine can take a little work. We’re here to let you in on the not-so-secret facts about why coffee can be welcome part of easing back into your fall routine. Time to rise and shine (or stay awake!) on the regular. For most of us, our routine gets a little more flexible (shall we say looser?) over the summer. Vacations, activities, that summer feeling. Life’s just a little di ..read more

It’s the season of our favorite pies: pumpkin, apple, and pecan. And while they are all most certainly made 100 times more delightful when served with a delicious cup of Boyd’s Coffee, most of us aren’t eating pie every day. Not even in the fall. But you don’t have to be a baker to enjoy the taste of your favorite harvest season pie right in your regular coffee cup on a much more regular basis. We’ve got you covered with three of our favorite recipes right here. Pumpkin Pie Brewed Coffee Thanks to our friends at Torani Syrup, we have this great recipe for Pumpkin Pie Coffee, easily made at hom ..read more

Maybe it’s just us, but we’re always looking for ways to work more coffee into out menu. We’re not talking about more cups of coffee – although there’s that, too. We just love finding ways to bring the joy of coffee into our meals in other ways. So this month we’re sharing some of our favorite recipes that use coffee in non-traditional ways. Red Wagon Cookout Burgers It’s cookout season, so making burgers with a spiced coffee rub using Boyd’s Red Wagon really takes the old standby from the usual to wow. Makes 6 burgers. RUB INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 Tbsp Boyd’s Red Wagon Coffee 1/2 Tbsp salt 1/2 T ..read more

Are you one of us? Coffee lovers who find special pleasure in a hot cup of coffee in the cool, quiet, early morning, brewed on your camp stove or over the open campfire (if that’s allowed where you are)? Or are you getting ready to venture out with your tent for the first time, nervous about just how you’re going to get that morning cuppa joe? Because there are many features of our daily lives that we forego when we’re camping, but a delicious and hot cup of coffee is definitely not among them! Before choosing a method, consider a few factors: Size and weight of the equipment How many people ..read more

The love of coffee is physiological, sensorial, and even emotional. Coffee can be energizing and refreshing, calming and comforting, warm and delicious. Despite all that we coffee lovers share in common, we know you all have some special reasons for choosing the coffee you do and as there are always gift-giving occasions, we’d like to suggest gift ideas for the coffee lover in your life. The Daily Grinder Coffee philosophy: “Coffee wakes me up and fuels my day.”  With a no muss, no fuss attitude, they mostly drink their coffee black…and often. Gift suggestion: Thermal Mug (Yetis are all t ..read more