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Part 1 of 9: The Beginning of a New Chapter in Coffee

Part 1 of 9: The Beginning of a New Chapter in Coffee


Coffee — The Most Complex Drink in the World

Coffee — The Most Complex Drink in the World

We had the opportunity to make friends with coffee enthusiasts and experts from across the world, and in testing our prototypes there was one thing that kept coming up: “there is no ‘best cup of coffee, there are only differences in personal taste.”


What is ‘Specialty Coffee’?

What is ‘Specialty Coffee’?

Ever heard the phrase ‘Specialty coffee’ and wondered what it means and what makes it so ‘special’? It’s definitely not Dunkin’ Donuts or even Starbucks! It’s not the mass produced stuff that all tastes the same: bitter, nutty, and chocolatey.


Chiang Mai, Thailand — A Hidden Coffee Paradise

Chiang Mai, Thailand — A Hidden Coffee Paradise

Over one year ago, our journey in search of the ‘World’s Best Coffee Cup’ took us to a small city named Chiang Mai, a hidden gem in Thailand with quite possibly the highest number of coffee shops per capita in all of South East Asia.


The Science of Flavor

The Science of Flavor

On our journey to develop the AVENSI glassware line (special shaped glasses that elevate the way your coffee tastes), we realized that we had to start at the very root of the problem by asking ourselves ‘what makes coffee taste great?' Behind every problem is a bigger ‘why’, and this is what drove our desire to understand the science behind flavor.