Coffee Blogs & Recipes

Back in the 1990s, America started to develop a taste for dark-roasted coffee. As coffee houses started to pop up all over the country, more and more coffee drinkers began to appreciate the merits of full-bodied, smoky coffees, and the team at Lancaster County Coffee Roasters noticed. “In 2003, we started offering our Starbarn beans to the trade.” says Scott Smith. “Starbarn coffee is glossy with drawn-out oils. This blend was created to meet the needs of commercial customers that wanted bold French or Italian roast, also called full city roast.” “Almost 20 years ago, our team experimented with beans...

If you love our Lancaster Signature blend coffee, you’re not alone. This mellow roast has been a top seller from the beginning. Every month, Lancaster County Coffee’s Starbarn blend battles it out with our Lancaster Signature blend for the top selling title. When you look back at the history of Lancaster Signature, it’s easy to see why it’s become such a crowd favorite. In fact, we developed the blend in response to repeated requests in back kitchens by chefs for a smooth but uncompromising coffee. One recent foodie characterized Lancaster Signature blend as a “coffee drinker’s coffee.” It’s not sweet...

Ready to make the LCCR Coconut Frozen Cappuccino your go-to summer drink? Start with 1 cup of cold brewed Coconut Coffee (or brew coffee that has been chilled) and toss it in a blender with 2 cups of ice, 1 cup of very cold milk (almond, cow, oat – you pick), 3 Tbsp sugar or sweetener, and a handful of flaked coconut. Blend until smooth. Top with a bit of whipped cream and a sprinkling of toasted coconut. Brrrrr!

Did you make the coffee pops recipe? Then it’s time to take your cold brew or iced coffee to the next level by adding a coffee pop instead of ice. Or try making coffee ice cubes to use in your favorite iced brew. Try WHOOPIE PIE POPS for extra POW.

When the weather heats up, we look for ways to cool down. These coffee pops are a great way to enjoy your favorite LCCR blend anytime. Just add cream and sugar to taste, and freeze. Chilly and delicious! WHOOPIE PIE COFFEE pops are especially good! P.S. Want to get popsicle molds like the ones shown here? We got ours from KOHLS.

LOVE THIS HONEY LAVENDER ICED LATTE! This iced latte recipe uses Lancaster County Coffee Roasters’ Honey Lavender coffee. It’s dairy-free and vegan. The recipe makes 2 servings.   Ingredients   1½ cups cold Lancaster County Coffee Roasters’ Honey Lavender coffee, chilled until very cold   ½ teaspoon vanilla extract   Ice   A bit of honey for drizzling (leave it off to make it a Vegan treat)   Lavender for garnish (yes, of COURSE it’s optional)   Whipped aquafaba – a dairy-free whipped cream substitute – Recipe below   Directions   Add ½ teaspoon of vanilla into the well-chilled Lancaster...