Grounds for Living
A small, but mighty, roaster in the midwest providing coffee for everyday activities.
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Farm Hand Coffee
We are based in the Midwest and are fascinated by the ranches of the West. Farm Hand is meant for those folks who work with the earth, the gardeners and cowboys. This coffee sets up a hard days work. Gitty up. REGION: Mexico TASTING NOTES: Dry mouthfeel with a delicate body. Fruitiness in the aroma and...
It started in a 1966 Airstream.
We built a coffee shop inside a trailer and served our neighbors out of a window until we had enough of a following to buy a roaster.
We still roast in small batches, and we still pack every bag by hand.
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everything we know, freePick a brew method and how much you want. We give you the grams, the water, the grind, the temperature and a timer.
How to dial in espresso, froth milk, pick a grinder, and tell when your beans are too fresh.
Twenty-nine drinks and house syrups for your menu, from espresso tonics to coffee soft serve.
Pour Smalley at your place.
We know the cash flow of running a cafe. Partner with us and you get beans, gear, free training and advisement — or a private label that’s entirely your own.