The Compass Grind

The Story Behind the Flavors of Spring
DREAMING OF CHERRY BLOSSOM Months before D.C.’s cherry blossoms even...
Customer Highlight - Melva LaJoy
Compass wouldn’t be Compass without community. Compass wouldn’t be Compass...

The Story Behind the Flavors of Spring
How does our team come up with delicious new flavors...
Building a Greener City - One Burlap Bag at a Time
This year, we celebrated Earth Day with these inspiring members...

What’s the Difference Between Light, Medium, and Dark Roast Coffee?
Here’s a guide to three different types of coffee roasts...

My Coffee Rituals: Different Coffee Experiences and Connections
"The story is fuller, somehow, when it’s told through java."...

Empowered: Women in Leadership at Compass
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we recently released the...

The most common myths, misconceptions, and factoids about coffee that even the most devout coffee lovers get wrong.
Compass Coffee goes MythBusters on these coffee myths, misconceptions, and...

See Us for Us
SEE US FOR US This February, in honor of Black...

The Sustainability SEAL: Simple Earth-friendly Actions and Life Style at Compass Coffee
As a pillar of the Washington, DC, food scene, we...

Small Changes That Will Take Your Coffee to the Next Level
Have you ever bought coffee at a café you loved...

Grinder Talk: Why All Coffee Grinders Aren't Created Equally
The debate is on! Which coffee grinder should you use...