There’s no better feeling than perfecting a new coffee recipe that helps you look forward to the start of each new day.    Keep reading through the following list as we highlight some of the fantastic and refreshing coffee recipes that you can try out to get you in the spring feeling.    Hone...

It was recently Navy Week in Albuquerque, and we had the pleasure of giving a group of sailors an in-depth tour of our roasting operation here in ABQ. It was great to talk to these fine folks and hear about how our coffee helps brighten their days as they're at sea, serving our country. If you w...

We're excited to announce that Harmons Grocery across Utah are now carrying our Traditional Piñon and Biscochito single serve cups! On top of that, we'll be doing samplings at each Harmons location so that you can get a taste of our coffee and stay caffeinated while doing your grocery shopping. ...

This year the employee fun day was filled with intense ping pong tournaments, food, games, and a dunk tank! The day started out with an intense game of Ping Pong. Between six teams only one could come out on top! The Hellfire Club came out as the winners of this year's tournament, will they be ...

I recently met up for coffee with a dear friend I hadn’t seen in person since the start of the pandemic. Despite our decided middle-age, we always giggle like teenagers when we get together and manage to feel decades younger after a couple of lattes, a shared dessert and a little gossip. This ...

So, what’s the best espresso machine? Hi, my name’s Chris Stripling. To preface this, I now have two jobs. Five and a half years ago, I left ACM here in Albuquerque when ownership changed hands and where I’d worked for twenty years, give or take. From there, I came onboard at New Mexico Pinon...

We’ve all been there: we’re watching a movie and suddenly–we get a craving for what the characters on screen are eating or drinking. This couldn’t be any more true than with coffee, as it’s been the subject of a scene in major movies more than a few times. Continue reading below as we recall s...

Summer and cold brew are the perfect combination, so what better way to cool down and beat the summer heat than with a tasty and refreshing cold brew recipe? There are more ways to enjoy cold brew than with just a glass and some ice, so continue reading as we list out the top three cold brew r...

Did you know that coffee actually has seasonality? Much like fruits and vegetables, there are certain times of year when particular types of coffee are ‘in season’ or ‘out of season.’ This might affect availability as well as overall quality of the coffee.Why does coffee have seasonality?As to...

Instead of throwing out the coffee that’s been sitting on the counter getting cold, try turning it into a fun art project instead! You’ll need paper (I recommend watercolor paper), brushes, a cup of water, and a few empty cups or a pallet for our coffee mixtures. This is the perfect project for...

Note: this limited-edition coffee is now sold out. New Mexico Piñon Coffee is proud to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico on this limited edition Mexican Spiced Chocolate label! Designed by local artist Sean Wells, all proceeds from the purchase of this exclusive coffee will be ...

Today is International Beer Day, a day that celebrates beer and brewing all over the world! Since it first started all the way back in the nearly prehistoric year of 2008, International Beer Day has been bringing people together in over 200 countries. This is a day set aside to celebrate the de...

On the way in to work today I stopped by our Piñon Coffee House, which just celebrated its anniversary. I picked up my favorite Biscochito Latte and headed into the office. I have to say, nothing smells better than coffee. Sniff…mmmm…the perfect combination of scents that send my brain synapsi...

Around here it comes as no surprise we love our coffee. So, when I saw this recipe for coffee BBQ sauce, I had to try it. I decided to use this recipe and make crockpot BBQ chicken. This way I could put it on when I got to the office and it would be ready for everyone by lunch! I love crockpot...

The other morning I stumbled into the kitchen only to be greeted by my husband grumbling and staring at the coffee maker. He gave me an incredulous look then asks, “Considering where you work, how can we possibly be out of coffee?” I told him it was a classic case of the barber’s kid always ne...

TO FREEZE OR NOT TO FREEZE...THAT IS THE QUESTION I thought I would ring in the New Year by answering some of the questions I got asked most frequently during the holidays about our coffee. I am going to start with a basic, yet very important question today. What is the best way to store coff...

I admit this blog is a little late in the season. But Christmas does something weird to me. I am usually the most methodical person in the known universe. Really. I organize my closets seasonally and they are arranged by color with all matching hangers. Then the first Chia Pet & Clapper co...

I hear people say all the time that they prefer dark roast coffee over medium because they get a bigger caffeine jolt from it. Score another one for the urban legend files. Right up there with Big Foot and giant alligators living in storm drains is the myth that the darker the roast, the more ...

There always seems to be some new miracle cure for melting away those extra pounds hanging out around my middle. OK, maybe it’s not just my middle. I’m game to get rid of bulge no matter where it’s located. So, when a popular TV doctor sang the praises of green coffee bean extract for weight l...