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Journal

Brew tips, sourcing notes, roast talk.

Nerdy about coffee, no gatekeeping. Practical guides for better cups at home, plus the stories behind the beans on our shelf.

Pour-over in progress: gooseneck kettle, V60, bloom
Brew Guides

June 18, 2026

How to dial in a pour-over at home

Grind, ratio, water temp, pour speed — the four dials that matter, and how to adjust them when your cup is sour or flat.

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Colombia Huila farm: green mountainside, coffee cherries
Sourcing

June 4, 2026

Meet the farm behind our Colombia Huila

The Huila lot that's become a house favorite comes from one family's farm in the Colombian Andes. Here's who grows it and why it tastes the way it does.

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Roast comparison: light vs dark beans side by side
Roasting

May 21, 2026

Why we roast lighter than most

Dark roast hides a lot — including cheap beans. We roast to taste the coffee, not the char. What that means for your morning cup.

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Espresso shot pulling vs filter coffee brewing
Brew Guides

May 7, 2026

Espresso vs. filter: which beans for what

Any coffee can go through an espresso machine — but some sing and some fight you. How we pick beans for each brew method.

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Natural process: coffee cherries drying on raised beds
Sourcing

April 23, 2026

What 'natural process' actually means

Washed, natural, honey — the words on the bag aren't marketing. Here's what each process does and why our Ethiopia tastes like berries.

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Coffee storage: sealed bag and airtight jar on a shelf
Brew Guides

April 9, 2026

Storing beans so they stay fresh

The fridge is a trap and so is a clear jar on the counter. Simple rules for keeping your bag tasting the way it did on roast day.

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