The Scholar: Coffee Knowledge

What in the World Is a Cupping Note?

What in the World Is a Cupping Note?

One of the questions we get most often is, "does your coffee really have [insert food here] in it?" From walnuts to chocolate to sweet...

Christopher Cizek
A bag of coffee being nitrogen flushed and band sealed to preserve freshness.

What Is Nitrogen Flushing?

We put the “Fresh” in Fresh Roasted Coffee, legally and literally. It’s our promise to you that we won’t just roast your order fresh, we’ll...

Christopher Cizek
A bunch of words pertaining to coffee on a yellow-orange background.

Coffee Glossary

There are so many things to know about coffee. All the industry jargon, slang, acronyms, origins, processes, products, techniques, terminology, methodologies, protocols, sensory descriptors, Rubiaceae...

Christopher Cizek
21 Bits of Trivia for 2021

21 Bits of Trivia for 2021

Happy National Trivia Day! If you’re like us, your three favorite things are coffee, tea, and trivia—best when taken together. 2020 was a rough year...

Christopher Cizek
Grounded: Know Your Coffee Grind

Grounded: Know Your Coffee Grind

It’s undeniable that brewing with freshly ground coffee makes the best cup. And by “freshly ground,” we mean within minutes of brewing it. This will...

Christopher Cizek
A scientist examining a frac pack.

What Are Frac Packs?

FRC frac packs are the no-hassle way to improve your office or home coffee life. Perfectly portioned and easy to brew, frac packs deliver a...

Christopher Cizek
workers in Ethiopia harvesting kocherre

African Coffee Is the Best Coffee

The coffee plant has done quite a bit of traveling in the last 500 years, certainly more travel than any of us are doing at...

Christopher Cizek
How to Make the Best At-Home Coffee Setup

How to Make the Best At-Home Coffee Setup

There's better coffee at home. No drive-thru or pick-up window can replicate the satisfaction and accomplishment of crafting a delicious cup of coffee with your...

Christopher Cizek
Take Care: How to Care for Your Coffee

Take Care: How to Care for Your Coffee

Coffee has four age-old enemies; heat, light, air, and moisture. The way coffee is stored is essential to keeping it fresh and ready to enjoy....

Marlena Schnyder
A lot of coffee trees overlooking a Brazilian vista.

Start Your Specialty Coffee Journey Here

If you've been curious about getting into coffee generally or breaking into specialty coffee, we're here for you. With this simple guide, you'll find the...

Marlena Schnyder
Look for the Frog!

Look for the Frog!

Because it is an indicator species, the Rainforest Alliance uses the green frog to distinguish healthy agricultural environments, as the frogs oftentimes feel environmental issues...

John Helwig
Types of Coffee Roasts & Coffee Flavor Profiles

Types of Coffee Roasts & Coffee Flavor Profiles

Determining your ideal coffee roast doesn't have to be difficult. ...

Marlena Schnyder
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