Genesis of The One Cup Project, Part I
Since 1990 (at the age of 19), I had been focused on diligently building a coffee retailing and roasting enterprise. Success seemed to come easily, and by all appearances, my future was secure. Then...
View ArticleEverything is Meaningless!
Everything is Meaningless! Very few things in life matter. Most of us spend most of our time doing things that don’t matter. This realization hit me anew this weekend, when one of my boys was off at a...
View ArticleRally the Troops
It seems a little odd to be posting annual goals in March, but that is how The One Cup Project has evolved in its short life so far – one idea, one realization, one small act at a time. As we look...
View ArticlePearl – Guest Blogger Erin Cook
Guest blogger Erin Cook, an avid One Cup fan and supporter, writes about the struggles of Uganda. Most of her insights are true of most nations in Africa. Consider this a window into the state of the...
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Changing Campus Coffee…
The Aerie Café is the coffee shop located on the campus of Northwest University (NU) in Kirkland, Washington. I started working at the Aerie during a busy senior year at NU nearly three years ago, now...
View ArticleGrowth in the Valley
After an unintentional summer hiatus, the One Cup blog is back! It shocks me that the last post was over 4 months ago, but that is a byproduct of business in the “new economy”. I’m not sure if other...
View ArticleFair Trade and Direct Trade Coffees
The One Cup Project was borne out of a desire, no, a call, to help people. To help people less able to help themselves because of geography, climate, governments or disease. If you are here, on our...
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Christmas Shopping? We’ve Got You Covered.
We’ve got three great gift boxes filled with unique items – perfect for anyone on your list. And when you buy a gift from One Cup – you give a second gift. Every dollar you spend is matched and goes...
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Slow it Down – how we’re taking time to drink in the season
We’ve vowed not to be in a hurry this holiday season. Here’s what we’ve been thinking about. We can’t believe it’s almost Christmas. Remember when you were a kid and you literally could not wait until...
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Trucker Hats!
These stylish trucker hats are perfect for everything from climbing a mountain to running errands around town. Traditional cotton/twill styling features a mesh back for cool comfort. Precurved bill....
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