GESHA 2020
This is a story about a great coffee. And also a story about the power of great relationships. It isn’t a short story, but some of them can’t be. In the world of craft coffee, Gesha (or Geisha, but no relation to the other Geisha you’re thinking of) is one of the rarest and most highly valued coffee varietals. The Gesha plant originated in Ethiopia and was transported back in the day to Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Bolivia, Colombia and most likely a host of other places. In 2004, Gesha was ‘discovered’ and the accolades begin to roll in....
Why Instant Coffee?
Why Instant Coffee? Because it’s cool. And hot. It’s convenient, chemical-free, and travel-friendly. It’s sleek. And, best of all, it tastes great. Amazing, really. We tried a lot of different brands and kept coming back to Swift, the folks we’d eventually collaborate with on our DOMA Instant. I’d never tried the old-school freeze-dried coffee. When I finally caved, I was pleasantly surprised. I tried a handful of coffees and was pretty excited about the possibilities. DOMA sent roasted coffee to a few different companies for samples and patiently waited by the mailbox for their return. In the meantime, I continued...
And Now, For The Rest Of The Story
Recently, there have been some false and harmful claims made about the ethics of DOMA Coffee Roasting Company based on our support of the Black Lives Matter Movement. To put things simply, we stand in solidarity with all people of color and support the goal of creating a more just and peaceful world. We proudly support the people and organizations who are fighting to ensure that Black Americans are treated with dignity, respect, and equality. We also support the governmental structures that work within our communities to keep us safe and healthy. Our company was founded 20 years ago with...
The Cold Brew Blog
COLD BREW Dominic’s | Rwanda | Veloce We’re rolling out three cold brew coffees for the summer and are pretty excited about each one. New to cold brew? Try one of the coffees listed below and you’ll become a convert. Cool and refreshing. Old to cold brew? Maybe it’s time to up your cold brew game or try a new coffee. Get creative. There are some fantastic cocktail recipes that include cold brew, and the martini is a great starting point. Dominic’s Organic Blend is our in-house cold brew. Crisp acidity with chocolate overtones. Add a splash of cream...
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