OXO Rapid Brewer: Compact Pressure Brewing for Clear, Concentrated Soup Shots

OXO is already well-known for its high quality kitchen gear and now, they’re taking the coffee world by storm! Originally designed as a cold brew maker, the OXO Rapid Brewer has been adopted by coffee...

Red Catuai Coffee: Robust, Resilient, and Refined

A Variety Built for Quality and Consistency Red Catuai may not carry the mystique of a rare Ethiopian landrace or an experimental hybrid, yet it has quietly become one of the most important varieties in...

Recap of 2025

As we wrap up the year, we wanted to take a moment to share a few of our wins and milestones from 2025—and more importantly, how your support made all of it possible.This year was...

Rising Stars of Panama: Four Up-and-Coming Coffee Farms To Watch

Panama has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most prestigious coffee origins, producing some of the highest-scoring lots ever sold at auction. Regions like Boquete and Cerro Punta are home to historic estates such...

Hacienda La Esmeralda: Pioneering Panama’s Gesha and Sweeping the 2025 Awards

Hacienda La Esmeralda, nestled in the highlands of Boquete, Panama, is no ordinary coffee farm. It’s the legendary estate that put Panama’s Gesha (Geisha) coffee on the map. This family-run farm, established in 1967 by...

Hojicha: Meet Matcha’s Toasty, Nutty Cousin

Hojicha is a roasted Japanese green tea that brews up smooth, comforting, and low in caffeine—perfect for slow mornings or wind-down evenings. Below, we cover what hojicha is, how it compares to matcha, and some...

Matcha: History, Health Benefits, and How to Make It

The History of Matcha Matcha’s story begins over a thousand years ago in ancient China, where Tang dynasty tea drinkers ground steamed tea leaves into powder and whisked them into hot water. By the Song dynasty...

High Extraction Filters: Level Up Your Pour Over

When brewing coffee, water acts as a solvent, pulling out flavorful volatile compounds from the grounds. The challenge? Extracting the good stuff—bright acidity, sweetness, and aromatics—while avoiding the undersirable—bitterness and astringency. Coffee professionals have developed...

Why should you rest your coffee?

Resting Your Coffee: The Missing Step to a Perfect Brew When we talk about brewing spectacular coffee, origin, roast, and brew method usually steal the spotlight. Yet one small, often‑skipped step can elevate every variable...