Coffee Journal — Wholesale

The Night is Dark and Full of Decaf

Posted by Tailor Hamilton on

The Night is Dark and Full of Decaf
For those who love coffee but cannot have caffeine or prefer decaf, we have you covered.

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Peru is in the house...

Posted by Justin Smay on

Peru is in the house...

Our Decaf Peru offering has been a go-to for many of the coffee bars and fine restaurants that we serve.  (deets: Swiss Water Process, Fair Trade & Organic Certified) We've been keeping an eye out for a "regular" (non-decaf) Peruvian offering that can live up to its predecessor, for some time. Enter our newly added Peru Organic single origin offering. Check them both out, today; and as always, 'Enjoy!'

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Why We Love Roasting for Restaurants & Cafes

Posted by Justin Smay on

Flavorful Coffee is all about creating memorable experiences with loved ones. You might be sipping a cup at your desk, or guzzling half gallons during your commute into the office or on long road trips- but honestly, isn't a large part of those habits about transporting ourselves back home or to the cafes and restaurants where we spend time with loved ones?                                      The Gerhart Coffee Company's heritage as Central Pennsylvania's first coffee roaster is all about those experiences. Our attention is primarily focused on roasting for restaurants and coffee houses who share our mission. Time with...

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Brewing Up Quality Products & Relationships

Posted by Darrel Burns on

Originally seen at LinkedIn.com - The Gerhart Coffee Company Two things we often hear when talking with restauranteurs about their coffee: “I just want to keep things simple, and don’t want to spend any more money on our coffee.” We’d like to address both items, for your consideration.   Let’s talk first about SIMPLE. Simple usually means one of 3 things: 1) my customers want SIMPLE coffee without a lot of fancy names; 2) I want the coffee SIMPLY to come on the truck with my meat and vegetables; or 3) my staff wants a SIMPLE process when they’re making as...

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Q&A with Lancaster Newspaper: Gerhart Coffee Co. Adapts as Market Goes in New Directions

Posted by Justin Smay on

by Chad Umble, originally seen at LancasterOnline.com It’s been 135 years since Paul Gerhart founded the Lancaster coffee company that bears his name.For much of that time, Gerhart Coffee Co. was the only game in town, supplying coffee to local merchants in 35-pound drums. In recent years, the coffee roasting business has gotten more crowded, with niche roasters popping up around Lancaster County. Gerhart Coffee Co. has been forced to respond to the new competitors as well as the changing tastes of coffee drinkers.  While it has been branching out into retail sales, Gerhart Coffee’s core business remains as a wholesale...

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