Today is the last day of Hanukkah. Tonight is the winter solstice, and Christmas and New Year's are coming fast. December is a great month for celebrating and for sharing holiday joy, good food, and great coffee.
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Around Thanksgiving, we sent a note about how the USPS can get overwhelmed and slow down near Christmas and asked our customers to order early. We underestimated how slow the mail might go.
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Mid-fall through winter is Indonesian season for coffee. Usually by December, we have the new crop for all our favorite Indonesians, if not in our warehouse, then purchased and on their way. If you go to our website, you'll see that this year is different. We have run out of one of our favorite Indonesian coffees and are still waiting for the new crop on others. What's happening? We called our importers to find out what's up with the Indonesians. Their answer? Blame the weather.
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It's December and the Holiday Season is underway. Here at Coffee by the Roast, we like to celebrate the holidays by sharing coffee. You can, too! Whether it's a 9 oz pouch from a Secret Santa, or a Coffee Club Subscription that keeps giving all year long, it's easy to give the gift of great coffee.
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Next Thursday is Thanksgiving! Here at Coffee by the Roast, we’re getting ready to share a huge holiday meal with friends and family. We go all out: Turkey, stuffing, gravy, potatoes (mashed and sweet), cranberry sauce, and several different vegetables. After it all comes pie. Our favorite is pumpkin pie, served with fresh whipped cream and, of course, coffee.
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