Sip The Drip

Anyone else feel like August is the start of fall? Around this time of year we start getting excited for all the spookiness and fall vibes. Colorful trees, warm drinks, and soups are just around the corner and we can’t wait!

This month, you’ll find coffees from Wild Goose, Rising Star, Heartwood, and Commonplace Coffee. Subscribers will notice some new coffees from Rising Star and Heartwood, along with fan favorites from previous boxes making a comeback this month. Since some of our subscribers missed on on last month’s Wild Goose selections we’re showcasing the same coffees in our August box as the July box.

Summer is in full swing and we’re ready to soak up all the sunshine and drink plenty of coffee. Thankfully we have the perfect coffees in store for these long summer days! Keep yourself “hydrated” during the summer heat by making iced coffee! *Pro Tip* use coffee to make iced coffee cubes and substitute these instead of ice so your coffee doesn’t get watered down!

We’re officially half way through 2021 – can you believe it?! This year has taught us a lot about creating spaces that make us feel welcomed, loved, and happy. Having to stay home for extended periods of time dealing with the pandemic helped us shape home life into something we loved (even more since we’re both introverts). We took this time to really dive into the world of coffee and enjoy it to its fullest, while also making our home feel even homier. So now, mornings are spent sipping the amazing coffee from our roasters, soaking in some sunshine, and being grateful for the small things like finally nailing that coffee recipe you’ve been wanting to try.

*Insert funny “It’s gonna be May” meme*

Time is flying by but hopefully you’ve found a minute to sit back, relax, and sip the drip. Take a moment to savor these incoming coffees because they are truly unique! We’re bringing some new goodies from our very first roaster, Rising Star and also showcasing some phenomenal works of art from our newest roasters Mad Priest, Commonplace, and Notion. We’re very excited to try Rising Star’s new Spring blend, Notion’s Retro Espresso, and Mad Priest’s Bugoyi Islands single origin.  

Happy Easter! Instead of getting an easter basket, you’ll be getting an easter box filled with amazing coffees! We’ve got fan favorites coming from Wild Goose, Heartwood, The Grind, and Dark Ritual and some unique new coffees from our newest roasters Notion & Mad Priest! We’re so excited to have Notion and Mad Priest partnering with us to help bring you all amazing specialty coffees. The guys over at Notion are some of the friendliest people we’ve had a chance to work with and their coffees have been incredible to try via pour over. We’ve loved every single coffee we’ve had from them and we hope you do too! We’re also excited to have the fun and hilarious group over at Mad Priest become part of Dripbox! We love having the ability to work alongside roasters that are extremely skilled at what they do, but also have a great sense of humor. If you get a chance – check out their YouTube videos (one of which is a Pulp Fiction parody)!

Have you seen our recent video interview with EEC Ohio? Check out the video in this article where we dive into Dripbox and hear stories from other entrepreneurs on their path to starting their businesses. 

Did you catch our most recent interview with DeliveryRank? We had such a great time talking with Miguel from the DeliveryRank team about coffee, our roasters, and Dripbox in general!

Pot o’ gold? More like, pot o’ coffee! It’s your lucky day because we’re adding in two new roasters to our box rotation and have a ton of amazing new coffees to try! While you’ll see some of the same roasters, you’ve never seen any of these coffees before. We’re especially excited to welcome the two new roasters this month, Commonplace Coffee and The Grind. Their coffees are extraordinary and we have been anxiously waiting to be able to feature them in our subscriptions. We can’t wait for you to give their coffees a try!

There are so many different coffee brewing methods today that it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Don't worry, Dripbox has you covered! When you purchase really good coffee, you want to prepare it well and highlight each cup. While you may have tried some of these at your favorite local coffee shop, you don't have to be a barista to do these yourself at home. If you’ve been afraid to try something new, had no idea where to start or what to buy - we’re here to help! By the end of this guide you’ll have a good foundation of the popular brewing methods, how to do them yourself, and what’s needed to accomplish your desired brewing style. Let’s dive in! 

Love (and the smell of coffee) is in the air! Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s day with someone special or enjoying the single life we’ll be shipping the best coffee to your door to keep ya’ll comfy and cozy. This month we’re shipping out a few of our favorites and you’ll be seeing more of Wild Goose in the mix! We’re especially excited to have Rising Star’s Damarli Estate in the lineup because the coffee from that farm was one of our absolute favorites when we first started drinking specialty coffee. While this is a new coffee with different flavor notes than we had in the past, we’re sure it’s going to be just as magnificent. Fun fact, Kallan went to the same undergraduate school as Damarli Estates owner’s son! One of the many reasons we love coffee is how it really puts into perspective how small the world actually is.

Many of us wake up every morning and brew ourselves our precious cup of coffee without ever thinking twice about how our precious beans came to our home in the first place. Throughout the year’s coffee has traveled quite a bit to become the third largest drink consumed around the world. In this article we’ll discuss a brief history of coffee. So, grab a cup and let’s dive in!