Why You Might Like Alaska Coffee

By Krystal Branch


It's hard to think what Alaska coffee has to make it special. Alaskans might like coffee because it's so cold outside, but why would the rest of the world want it? The far north doesn't have the climate to grow this beverage, obviously, so how can it compete with Colombia and other countries that do grow beans?

Well, it's a fact that Alaskans love coffee. One of the unique features of this frontier state are roadside shacks that sell only espresso and ice cream. They are all drive-through, not sit-in, and they really are shacks. Ten by twelve foot buildings with decorations and signage to catch the eye of motorists make a business up here and keep motorists awake and happy on long trips.

The truth is that, in the global economy, entrepreneurs everywhere have access to anything they can import. The coffee companies say that it's knowing which beans to use and how to roast them that makes the best cup. On online sites, you'll see that some roasters use beans from eight or ten countries to achieve their different blends. The 'roast-masters' say that they know how to make their products different from what you'll find elsewhere.

With the internet, it's also a global marketplace. For this reason, Alaskan coffees have been attracting notice in the lower 48. Virtual shopping makes it possible to enjoy a cup of Outhouse Blend even in the land of indoor plumbing. Organic products are offered for those who want no chemical residues in their beverages and want to help keep our planet clean.

The boutique (although maybe the mountain men wouldn't like that term) firms do more than roast beans and think up whimsical names. They often are affiliated with youth organizations, belong to the 'Buy Alaska' campaign to support state and local merchants, and offer their expertise and start-up kits to help people open a shack of their own. These are family businesses or long-term partnerships dedicated to producing excellent coffees.

If you need a truly unusual gift, consider a sample pack of unique blends. Even the non-coffee drinkers will enjoy the colorful logos and names like Deadman's Reach, Wicked Wolf, or Bruin's Blend. You can get a sample collection in a colorful tote that is a gift in itself and will be both fun and useful.

It's hard to resist the names of different brews. Some are vividly descriptive of the effect the invigorating brew will have: Fog Raiser, Resurrection Blend, and even Breakfast Blend, recommended for that valuable first cup of the day. Others evoke the region: Denali Mountain, Tundra Mud, or Skookum Blend (means strong and great in Chinook).

Much Alaska coffee comes from family enterprises or small companies dedicated to brewing. The companies you'll see online support the local economy, support free trade farmers in many countries, and protect the planet by buying organically-grown beans. They buy from small country growers in Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Guatemala, among others. There are regular, decaffeinated, and espresso blends, as well as some that made their home cafes famous.




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