Behind The Beans

Sumatran coffees have been gaining popularity around the world. But what is it about them that makes them so unique?

Hey coffee lovers, are you curious about the different types of coffee beans and what that means for flavor? Then you’re in the right place.

Hey coffee lovers, are you ready to take your passion to the next level and learn about home roasting? If you’ve ever wondered what separates a stale grocery-store bag from a truly fresh cup, home roasting is where it begins.

Your morning coffee makes a long, meticulous journey before it reaches your mug. From high-altitude mountains in Guatemala to the lush forests of Sumatra, coffee is a remarkable plant that requires precise climate, soil, and care to thrive.

Have you ever used freshly roasted coffee beans that smell delicious, only to end up with an unpleasantly sour cup? If so, the issue is probably rooted somewhere in the brewing method rather than the beans themselves.

Do you think you need big, expensive machines or have to run to the local cafe to get a barista-quality cup? Think again!  Many coffee lovers turn to manual brewing...

Are you curious about pour-over coffee but don’t know where to start? Pour over methods are becoming increasingly popular for the precise control they give over your brewing variables, which is useful for highlighting the more subtle, nuanced flavors of light and medium roasts, though you can use it with any roast.

Hey coffee lovers, when you grab a bag of coffee, do you reach for a single origin or a blend? While single-origin coffees excel at showcasing the unique flavors of a specific place and processing methods, blends bring complementary coffees together to create something entirely new.

Do you love a rich, full-bodied cup with plenty of flavor? The French Press is one of the most iconic and straightforward manual brewers in the world. Unlike methods that use paper filters that strip away natural oils, here the coffee steeps directly in hot water and uses a built-in metal filter, leaving the oils intact for robust cups with a heavier mouthfeel.

Hey coffee friends! Let’s talk about what roasting actually does to coffee and how it dramatically changes what you taste.

If you’ve ever wished your morning coffee was a little richer than a standard drip but don’t want to invest in an espresso machine, you’re in the right place. The moka pot has been a kitchen favorite for generations. It uses heat and pressure to move water through ground coffee, extracting a rich, full-bodied, flavorful cup.

Are you looking for a cleaner, brighter coffee experience? Meet the Chemex, an elegant glass vessel that isn’t just for looks. It’s also a reliable tool for brewing clean cups of coffee with complex and nuanced flavor profiles.