2021 Artist Interviews - Nate Gonzalez

In celebration of our monthly blend Competition Orange, we sat down with artist Nate Gonzalez to discuss music, art, and the creative process. The next best thing to land on Planet...
Warm November Rain

Warm November Rain

 When I look into your cup, I can see no love restrained And darlin' when I drink you, you'll never taste the same,        Nothing lasts forever, and we...
Throwback blends!

Throwback blends!

Greetings everyone, happy 10 year Dark Matter anniversary! Each one of these bends were constructed before we had a roasting facility, and Star Lounge was our only brick and mortar. These...
Launch of Supernova Cannabis + Coffee + Chocolate Bars!

Launch of Supernova Cannabis + Coffee + Chocolate Bars!

We are super excited to finally share this great news, our first collaboration of cannabis, coffee and chocolate! DMC & Nature's Grace and Wellness are teaming up to produce a...
Tamba (High Concept Coffee Releases)

Tamba (High Concept Coffee Releases)

TAMBA was a lioness that prowled the land at Finca San Jeronimo Miramar in Guatemala years ago. She is now the spirit animal of the farm, safe-guarding the pristine grounds...
Supercollider Event Series

Supercollider Event Series

The first series of events are announced! Make sure to register for either event and are 21+ to attend! Tuesday, September 6, 2016 6:00 - 9:00pm Star Lounge Coffee Bar...
Unicorn Blood, now with MORE MAGIC!

Unicorn Blood, now with MORE MAGIC!

Today is the day we can proudly report our coffee portfolio consists entirely (aside from decaf) of Central American coffees we have purchased through our friends. Our money is transferred...
The Beginning of DMC's Barrel Aging Program

The Beginning of DMC's Barrel Aging Program

A little throwback to the first article featuring our barrel aging program. While we never claimed to invent the process, we have definitely perfected the art of barrel aging coffee....
Press Pot Recordings Presents Brain Tentacles

Press Pot Recordings Presents Brain Tentacles

Brain Tentacles is the first coffee & music release from the DMC record label, Press Pot Recordings. This Chicago-centric label was created as an avenue to collaborate with some of...
Your Guide to S.A.C.R.E.D. Agave Tastings

Your Guide to S.A.C.R.E.D. Agave Tastings

  S.A.C.R.E.D. is a Chicago-based nonprofit that uses traditional and artisanal agave spirits to improve quality of life in rural Mexico. You may remember them from past collaborations/coffee projects like...
Experimental Coffee - Beer Yeast Fermentation

Experimental Coffee - Beer Yeast Fermentation

Fermentation is an integral point in the processing of coffee. For the majority of coffees, fermentation is a tool used to break down the sugary, gelatinous plant material (pectin) surrounding...
Introducing Meddle

Introducing Meddle

  DMC is proud to announce the opening of our new location, Meddle! We are super excited to have the world's first Psychedelegance coffee shop! The grand opening date will be...