The energy curve for high-performance coffee vs. typical coffee vs. energy drinks
What is High Performance Coffee?
The blog post covers what high-performance coffee is (real coffee with functional ingredients added, not a coffee-flavored powder), how cordyceps and L-Theanine and Ashwagandha support performance without the jitters, why... Read more...
What is Specialty Coffee?
What is Specialty Coffee?
"Specialty coffee" isn't a marketing term—it's a graded, measurable standard. Here's the real definition, its origins, and what it actually takes for a coffee to earn it. Read more...
Why the Plastic-Free Packet is Better than AeroPress, Pour Over or Percolator
Why the Plastic-Free Packet is Better than AeroPress, Pour Over or Percolator
AeroPress, pour over, and percolators ask you to carry more weight, more gear, and more plastic. A Forth & Further packet skips all three—see how it stacks up on ounces,... Read more...
Forth & Further...What Does it Mean?
Forth & Further...What Does it Mean?
The name Forth & Further captures two halves of every adventure: the courage to set out, and the mindset to go further than you planned. Here's the story behind it. Read more...
Why Freeze-Dried Coffee Beats Mass-Produced Instant Coffee
Why Freeze-Dried Coffee Beats Mass-Produced Instant Coffee
Freeze-dried coffee retains more flavor and aroma than mass-produced spray-dried instant coffee. Here's the science, the data, and why it matters for your next cup. Read more...
Why Your Mushroom Coffee Tastes Like Dirt (And Why Ours Doesn’t)
Why Your Mushroom Coffee Tastes Like Dirt (And Why Ours Doesn’t)
At the base of a quiet mountain, just before the world fully wakes, there’s a moment where everything feels suspended. The air is cool, almost crisp, carrying the faint scent... Read more...
The Plastic Problem—What It’s Doing to Our Planet (and Our Bodies)
The Plastic Problem—What It’s Doing to Our Planet (and Our Bodies)
Plastic pollution is no longer just an environmental issue—it’s a human health concern. As microplastics make their way into our water, food and bodies, the long-term impact is becoming harder... Read more...
Brewing a Better Future—Our Commitment to Being Plastic-Free
Brewing a Better Future—Our Commitment to Being Plastic-Free
Forth & Further was built on a simple belief: the places we explore deserve to be protected. That’s why we’ve committed to 100% plastic-free packaging—fully recyclable or compostable, with no... Read more...
It’s Not Mushroom Coffee. It’s Real Coffee with the Benefit of Mushrooms
It’s Not Mushroom Coffee. It’s Real Coffee with the Benefit of Mushrooms
Not all mushroom coffee is actually coffee. Learn how our blend starts with real freeze-dried Sumatra coffee and adds functional mushrooms, adaptogens, MCT, and minerals to support steady energy and... Read more...
Freeze Dried Coffee vs. Typical Instant Coffees
Freeze Dried Coffee vs. Typical Instant Coffees
Freeze-dried coffee preserves the flavor, aroma, and quality of real coffee, unlike typical instant coffee made with high heat. Discover why freeze-dried Sumatra coffee delivers a smoother, richer experience—perfect for... Read more...
The Origin of Forth & Further Brand Coffee
The Origin of Forth & Further Brand Coffee
Forth & Further Coffee was born from a deep love for the outdoors and a commitment to leaving wild places better than they’re found—often returning from trails with a pocket... Read more...