Located inside a historic building in downtown Rogers , our HQ is built to showcase each part of the coffee supply chain we have a hand in.
When did onyx coffee lab start?
In 2012 , the first Onyx Coffee Lab was born. Situated in their hometown of northwest arkansas, the aim was to bring better coffee to the region – and transparency was going to be at its core.
Who started Onyx coffee?
October 2020 will mark nine years since Andrea and Jon Allen founded Northwest Arkansas’ Onyx Coffee Lab.
What roaster does Onyx use?
After a batch of coffee is dropped from the brand new, custom-painted Diedrich CR-70 roaster—one of the staggering six roasters in the facility that includes two Stonghold S7 Pro sample roasters and two S9 roasters dedicated solely to cold brew profiles—the beans are transported via the aforementioned Willy Wonka tubes.
How do you store Onyx coffee?
Once you have opened the 2lb and 5lb bags, simply folding it over and clamping it shut will keep your coffee fresh. However, for optimal freshness, we recommend an airtight container for these sizes of bags.
What is Eugenioides coffee?
Eugenioides is a very difficult coffee to grow, yielding only 150 grams per tree of unmilled coffee It contains about half the caffeine of Arabica coffee, which causes the coffee to have almost no perceived bitterness. The defining characteristic of this coffee is its wild, almost unbelievable sweetness.
Are Onyx coffee bags compostable?
Their bags are made from 60% compostable and all renewable film layers. Even the packing materials the coffee is shipped in are certified home compostable, plant based, and help support the Eco-Packaging Alliance. And, in early 2020, Onyx finished the installation of solar panels at their roasting facility.
Is liberica coffee good?
Liberica has a strong and unique flavor , with some people saying that you either “love or hate it, with no in between”. Those who love the taste of Liberica coffee appreciate the smokey and chocolatey taste of the coffee, particularly because the taste is accompanied by floral and spicy undertones.
Where are coffee plants native to?
Coffea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. Coffea species are shrubs or small trees native to tropical and southern Africa and tropical Asia The seeds of some species, called coffee beans, are used to flavor various beverages and products.
How many types of coffee are there?
Coffee traces its origin to a genus of plants known as Coffea. Within the genus there are over 500 genera and 6,000 species of tropical trees and shrubs. Experts estimate that there are anywhere from 25 to 100 species of coffee plants.
What does Omnidegradable mean?
Omnidegradable is the term developed by our packaging manufacturers, and means the bags will biodegrade when they come into contact with microbes – microbes that are present in landfills, fresh and salt water (the Ocean) and regular soil.
Do coffee bags contain plastic?
Not all coffee bags contain plastic , admittedly – some are made from plant-based plastics, paper or different types of fabric – but this doesn’t make them sustainable. The majority can’t be put on your compost heap (your AeroPress filters can!.
How do you compost coffee bags?
- Remove the tin tie. This is simple since you can just tear it off
- Remove the degassing valve. Freshly roasted beans release CO2 gas for some time after the roast
- Discard or compost the bag. The remaining bag material is 100% biodegradable
- Let us know what you think!