Latitude 23.5 Coffee and Tea

Latitude 23.5 Coffee and Tea Latitude 23.5 Coffee & Tea roasts and packages premium and organic coffee and espresso. We also have naturally flavored regular and decaf coffee.

Latitude 23.5 Coffee and Tea is committed to providing excellence:

in roasting coffee
in selecting tea
in sourcing related products
as a resource for education and training

We build relationships with our customers and employees based on honesty, respect and reliability. We believe that strength and profitability come from continuous learning; we seek opportunities out for our employers and

customers. We require integrity from our suppliers. We are aware of the impact of our actions and decisions to act in a long term, responsible manner. We know that business depends on community and strive to interact with that community, both local and global. Our mission is to become the center of Excellence for Coffee in the Southeast: respected for our dedication to quality, integrity, innovation and service.

Hope you had a great Father's Day weekend! ☕On Sunday we published a blog post settling one of the great coffee debates:...
06/23/2026

Hope you had a great Father's Day weekend! ☕

On Sunday we published a blog post settling one of the great coffee debates: hot coffee vs. cold brew — what's actually different, and which one is best for you?

Sharing it again today for anyone who missed it (and as a permanent bookmark for the eternal "which is better" argument):

🍫 Cold brew is approximately 65–70% LESS acidic than hot coffee — meaningful for sensitive stomachs

⚡ Per ounce, cold brew often has MORE caffeine than hot drip (the internet gets this one wrong)

🍫 Cold brew tastes naturally sweeter because cold water extracts different compounds

🔥 Hot coffee preserves more aromatic complexity and brightness — better for showing off single-origins

The honest answer: they're not rivals. They're different tools for different mornings. Most serious coffee drinkers we know keep both — hot for slow mornings and single-origin exploration, cold for hot afternoons and batch convenience.

🔗 Full guide: https://latitudecoffee.com/blogs/explore/hot-coffee-vs-cold-brew-which-is-best-for-you

Father's Day is Sunday, June 21 — and if your dad has strong opinions about his morning coffee, you already know the eas...
06/18/2026

Father's Day is Sunday, June 21 — and if your dad has strong opinions about his morning coffee, you already know the easy gifts won't hit. ☕

We just published a Father's Day Coffee Gift Guide built around 7 different types of coffee-loving dads. Find yours below — and you'll have your gift sorted in two minutes.

☕ The Daily Drinker Dad → A Coffee Subscription
The gift that keeps showing up. Perfect for dads who never miss a morning cup.

☕ The Espresso Aficionado Dad → A Signature Espresso Blend
For dads who pull their own shots and care about crema.

☕ The Adventurous Dad → A Single-Origin Sampler
A tour of the world's coffee regions. Great conversation starter.

☕ The Connoisseur Dad → Panama Geisha
The most awarded coffee variety in the world. For dads who already drink great coffee.

☕ The Iced Coffee Dad → Cold Brew Sachets
Drop, refrigerate, sip. Perfect for hot Florida mornings.

☕ The Sweet Tooth Dad → Paradise Crunch (Coconut + Macadamia)
Real flavor, no artificial syrups.

☕ The Hard-to-Shop-For Dad → A Gift Card
Zero risk of getting it wrong.

Every bag is roasted to order in Sarasota, Florida and sourced farm-direct — so when Dad opens his gift, the coffee is at its absolute peak.

👉 Read the full guide: https://latitudecoffee.com/blogs/explore/fathers-day-coffee-gift-guide-2026-7-picks-for-dad

Which dad-type is yours? Tell us below 👇

Stop paying $7 for iced coffee this summer. ☀️☕We just published 5 iced coffee recipes you can make at home — all under ...
06/11/2026

Stop paying $7 for iced coffee this summer. ☀️☕

We just published 5 iced coffee recipes you can make at home — all under 5 minutes to assemble, all way cheaper than your café, all genuinely delicious.
Here's what's on the list:

☕ Classic Cold Brew: The smooth, no-fuss foundation. Just coffee, cold water, and 12 hours in the fridge.

🥛 Iced Vanilla Latte: Café-style at home. Costs ~$1 vs. ~$7 at the café.

🥥 Tropical Coconut Cold Brew: Made with our Paradise Crunch coffee + coconut milk. Florida summer in a glass.

🌺 Hibiscus Iced Tea & Coffee Cooler: Bright, layered, surprisingly perfect. Uses our Hibiscus Heaven sachets.

🍨 Cold Brew Affogato: Vanilla ice cream + cold brew. The easiest dessert you'll make all summer.

Each recipe includes full ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and pro tips. Plus we cover the general rules for making any iced coffee better at home.

👉 Read all 5 recipes: https://latitudecoffee.com/blogs/explore/easy-iced-coffee-recipes-to-make-at-home-this-summer

☕ Shop Cold Brew Sachets: https://latitudecoffee.com/products/cold-brew-coffee-sachets

Which one are you making first?

A question we get all the time: "Should I buy a single-origin coffee or a blend?" ☕Here's the honest answer most coffee ...
05/28/2026

A question we get all the time: "Should I buy a single-origin coffee or a blend?" ☕
Here's the honest answer most coffee brands won't give you: neither is better. They're just different.
🌍 Single-origin coffee comes from one specific place — one country, region, or farm. The point is to showcase the unique flavor of that place. Ethiopian coffee tastes nothing like Brazilian. Kenyan tastes nothing like Colombian. Each cup tells a story.
☕ Coffee blends combine beans from multiple origins to create a balanced, intentional cup. A skilled roaster builds a blend the way a chef builds a recipe — choosing each component for what it contributes. The result is consistent, balanced, and built to perform across brewing methods.

So which should YOU buy?
It depends on three things:

1️⃣ How you drink your coffee — Black? Try single-origin. With significant milk or as espresso? Try a blend.
2️⃣ How you brew — Pour-over and drip favor single-origins. Espresso machines and French press lean toward blends.
3️⃣ Variety vs. consistency — Want adventure? Single-origin. Want reliability? Blend.

But here's the secret most serious coffee drinkers know: they keep both. A favorite blend for everyday mornings, and a rotating single-origin for variety.

Our latest blog post is a complete breakdown — including a comparison table, when to choose each, and the misconception you've probably believed about "single-origin being more premium."

👉 Read the full guide: https://latitudecoffee.com/blogs/explore/single-origin-vs-blends-which-coffee-is-best-for-you

P.S. — Our coffee subscription lets you do exactly this: stock your favorite blend AND get a fresh single-origin every month. The best of both worlds.

Why are so many coffee drinkers switching to subscriptions?Because they simplify everything.With a coffee subscription, ...
05/21/2026

Why are so many coffee drinkers switching to subscriptions?

Because they simplify everything.

With a coffee subscription, you get:
☕ Fresh coffee delivered automatically
☕ Better consistency in your routine
☕ Savings compared to one-time purchases
☕ Less stress about running out

In our latest guide, we explain:
•⁠ ⁠How coffee subscriptions work
•⁠ ⁠Why they save money over time
•⁠ ⁠Why fresh-roasted coffee matters
•⁠ ⁠How Subscribe & Save fits into a better daily routine

Read the full article here: https://latitudecoffee.com/blogs/explore/how-subscribe-save-works

A small piece of coffee history for your Sunday morning ☕🌸Did you know that coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia — ov...
05/11/2026

A small piece of coffee history for your Sunday morning ☕🌸

Did you know that coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia — over 1,000 years ago? According to legend, an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi noticed his goats getting unusually energetic after eating berries from a wild tree. He tried them himself, and the rest is history.

A thousand years later, Ethiopian coffee — especially from the legendary Yirgacheffe region — still tastes like nowhere else on Earth:

🌸 Floral aromas (jasmine, hibiscus, white tea)
🍋 Bright citrus acidity (lemon, lime, bergamot)
🍃 A clean, tea-like body
🫐 Subtle berry sweetness

It's the kind of coffee that makes you slow down and actually pay attention to what's in your cup.
Our latest blog post — Ethiopian Coffee 101 — walks through:

✅ The history of coffee's birthplace
✅ Why Yirgacheffe is the most prized region
✅ How to brew Ethiopian coffee at home (and which methods to avoid)
✅ How it compares to other origins
✅ Tasting notes for our Organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe

If you've never explored single-origin coffee, this is the perfect place to start.

👉 Read the full guide: https://latitudecoffee.com/blogs/explore/ethiopian-coffee-101-why-this-origin-tastes-like-spring-in-a-cup
👉 Shop our Organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe: https://latitudecoffee.com/products/organic-ethiopian-yirgacheffe

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10 - and we just made shopping for Mom a whole lot easier. 🌺☕This year, we created a limited...
05/07/2026

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10 - and we just made shopping for Mom a whole lot easier. 🌺☕
This year, we created a limited-edition Mother's Day Bundle that takes the guesswork out of gifting. Each bundle pairs our Hibiscus Heaven Iced Tea Sachets (6-pack) with your choice of one of our most-loved coffees:

🌿 Bundle A - Hibiscus Heaven + Organic Big Island
Clean, classic, farm-direct. For moms who prefer their coffee smooth and unfussy.
🌴 Bundle B - Hibiscus Heaven + Paradise Crunch
Sweet, tropical, with notes of coconut and macadamia. For moms with a sweet tooth.
✨ $36.95 with free shipping included.
✨ Available through Monday, May 10 only.

If the bundle isn't quite right for your mom, our full 2026 Mother's Day Gift Guide rounds up 7 specialty coffee gift ideas — from subscriptions to single-origin samplers to the legendary Panama Geisha.

👉 Shop the bundle + read the full guide: https://latitudecoffee.com/collections/deals-and-promotions

What do coffee flavor notes actually mean? When you see terms like “chocolatey,” “nutty,” or “bright,” they’re not just ...
04/29/2026

What do coffee flavor notes actually mean?

When you see terms like “chocolatey,” “nutty,” or “bright,” they’re not just marketing language, they describe how coffee truly tastes, smells, and feels.

Here’s a simple way to understand them:

☕ Chocolatey → rich, cocoa-like, low acidity
☕ Nutty → warm, toasted, balanced
☕ Bright → crisp, citrusy, lively (not sour)
☕ Smooth → mellow, clean, easy to drink

These flavors develop naturally based on:

• Where the coffee is grown
• How it’s roasted
• How it’s brewed

Once you understand this, choosing the right coffee becomes much easier.

👉 Read the full guide: https://latitudecoffee.com/blogs/explore/coffee-flavor-notes-explained-what-chocolatey-nutty-bright-and-smooth-really-mean

Should you buy whole bean or ground coffee?It’s one of the most common questions coffee drinkers ask—and the answer depe...
04/14/2026

Should you buy whole bean or ground coffee?

It’s one of the most common questions coffee drinkers ask—and the answer depends on what matters most to you.

☕ Whole bean coffee offers:
• Better freshness
• Stronger aroma
• More flavor control

☕ Ground coffee offers:
• More convenience
• Faster prep
• No grinder required

In our latest guide, we explain the pros and cons of each option so you can choose the one that best fits your daily coffee routine.

Because great coffee isn’t about complexity—it’s about finding what works for you.

👉 Read the full guide here: https://latitudecoffee.com/blogs/explore/whole-bean-vs-ground-coffee-which-one-should-you-buy

Building a coffee bar at home doesn’t have to be complicated.In fact, the best setups are often the simplest.You don’t n...
04/08/2026

Building a coffee bar at home doesn’t have to be complicated.

In fact, the best setups are often the simplest.

You don’t need more equipment or a bigger space—just a setup that works for your daily routine.

In our latest guide, we walk you through:

• How to create a clean, functional coffee space
• How to choose coffee that fits your lifestyle
• How to simplify your setup (and enjoy it more)
• Why consistency matters more than complexity

Because great coffee at home isn’t about having everything—
it’s about having what you actually use.

👉 Read the full guide: https://latitudecoffee.com/blogs/explore/how-to-build-a-better-coffee-bar-at-home-without-making-it-complicated

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