Coffee Tastings, Explained

Coffee Tastings, Explained

Learning to taste and appreciate the many flavors in coffee is a skill that requires a good bit of practice. One of the best ways to train your palate is by attending a coffee tasting....
Using Coffee Brew Ratios to Create Your Perfect Cup

Using Coffee Brew Ratios to Create Your Perfect Cup

There are a lot of variables to consider when dialing in your coffee brewing recipe: water temperature, brew time, grind size, etc. Of all these variables, the coffee to water brew ratio is arguably the...
Bean & Bean Origin Trip: Bolivia

Bean & Bean Origin Trip: Bolivia

In December of 2022, our founders Rachel and Jiyoon were invited to Bolivia in an event that hasn’t taken place in over a decade: a private auction held by the Los Rodriguez family in partnership...
What Are The Ethical Issues Of Coffee?

What Are The Ethical Issues Of Coffee?

Like many other agricultural industries, it’s no secret that the coffee industry faces serious issues concerning ethics and sustainability. While not all coffee farming happens unethically or unsustainably, a very significant portion does. Today, we’re...
How to Grind Coffee Beans Without a Coffee Grinder

How to Grind Coffee Beans Without a Coffee Grinder

Are you craving a fresh cup of coffee but don't have a grinder on hand? No problem! With a bit of creativity and some household items, you can grind your coffee beans without a grinder....
How to Know if Coffee is Certified Organic

How to Know if Coffee is Certified Organic

We’ll be honest — there are a lot of different terms and labels to know when it comes to buying coffee. It can make reading a typical coffee bag seem like deciphering a foreign language...
The Difference Between Half Caff & Decaf Coffee

The Difference Between Half Caff & Decaf Coffee

You might be wondering what the difference is between half caff vs decaf coffee. Both are alternatives to regular caffeinated coffee, but one has more caffeine than the other. In this article, we discuss what...
How to Successfully Switch to Decaf Coffee

How to Successfully Switch to Decaf Coffee

If you have a caffeine sensitivity or simply want to consume less caffeine without giving up coffee, then switching to decaf coffee is the perfect solution for you! Decaf coffee is an excellent alternative to...
How to Make an Espresso Coffee at Home Using an AeroPress

How to Make an Espresso Coffee at Home Using an AeroPress

You can’t make espresso without an espresso machine, right? These days, a good espresso machine will run you a couple of hundred dollars for a basic model, and thousands if you’re looking for a fancy...