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Mataquescuintla and Semilla: An Update

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Mataquescuintla and Semilla: An Update

The Roasters Pack has featured coffees from Mataquescuintla in the past, and we plan on continuing to do so, to support the communities involved. Here’s an overview of what has...

June 13, 2025 — Dustin Yu 10 min read

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Issue #6 Classic & Approachable Pack Brew Guides

Issue #6 Classic & Approachable Pack Brew Guides

The Classic & Approachable Pack Agro Roasters - Peru Medium Origami with Wave Filters (Flat Bottom) •Ratio: 20g coffee to 320g water •Grind size: 34 clicks on Comandante, or medium-coarse (coarse Kosher...
May 18, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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Issue #6 Light & Adventurous Pack Brew Guides

Issue #6 Light & Adventurous Pack Brew Guides

Escape Coffee Roasters - Triple A  Origami with V60 Paper Filter • Ratio: 20g coffee to 320g water  • Grind size: 33 clicks on Comandante, or medium coarse (coarse Kosher salt)...
May 17, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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Issue #5 Light & Adventurous Pack Brew Guides

Issue #5 Light & Adventurous Pack Brew Guides

Modus Coffee Roastery - Latif  Origami with V60 Paper Filter • Ratio: 20g coffee to 320g water (1:16) • Grind size: 31 clicks on Comandante MKIII, or medium coarse (coarse...
April 21, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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Dialed In: How to Best Brew El Vergel

Dialed In: How to Best Brew El Vergel

The farm El Vergel, run by Elias & Shady Bayter, is beloved for its wild and experimental coffees. It rests on the rich soil of El Ruiz, an inactive volcano...
April 07, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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Origami Brew Guides for the Decaf Pack - Issue #4

Origami Brew Guides for the Decaf Pack - Issue #4

Rooftop Ethiopia Sidamo SWP Decaf  Origami with V60 Paper Filter • Ratio: 20g coffee to 320g water (1:16) • Grind size: 30 clicks on Comandante MKIII, or medium-coarse (coarse Kosher...
March 24, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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Light & Adventurous/ Classic & Approachable Brew Guides - Issue #4

Light & Adventurous/ Classic & Approachable Brew Guides - Issue #4

The Light & Adventurous Pack Ate Mares Sultan - Kapé Coffee Origami with V60 Paper Filter •Ratio: 20g coffee to 320g water (1:16) •Grind size: 30 clicks on Comandante MKIII,...
March 24, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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AeroPress Brew Guide Issue #3

AeroPress Brew Guide Issue #3

Our Director of Coffee, Dustin Ryan Yu, put together an AeroPress brew guides for this Classic & Approachable Pack. Planet Bean Mexico Li Maya Washed AeroPress: • AeroPress method: Inverted • Ratio:...
February 23, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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Origami Brew Guides for Light Coffees - Issue #3

Origami Brew Guides for Light Coffees - Issue #3

Our Director of Coffee, Dustin Ryan Yu, put together two Origami brew guides for this Light & Adventurous Pack. Planet Bean Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Washed Origami with Origami Paper Filters: • Ratio:...
February 23, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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Origami Brew Guides for Light Coffees

Origami Brew Guides for Light Coffees

Our Director of Coffee, Dustin Ryan Yu, put together two origami brew guides for this Issue of The Light & Adventurous Pack. Comment on this post what brew method you would...
January 30, 2023 — Suneal Pabari
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Origami Brew Guides for Classic Coffees

Origami Brew Guides for Classic Coffees

Our Director of Coffee, Dustin Ryan Yu, put together two origami brew guides for this Classic & Approachable Pack. Comment on this post what brew method you would like recipes for...
January 30, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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Dialed In: French Press

Dialed In: French Press

Jonathan Cox, the Head Roaster at Propeller Coffee Co. shared his French press recipe that really helps this coffee shine. This is the perfect holiday morning recipe; it’s easy and...
January 25, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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Dialing in Espresso with Dustin Ryan Yu, Director of Coffee at This Coffee Co.

Dialing in Espresso with Dustin Ryan Yu, Director of Coffee at This Coffee Co.

Espresso is a balancing act. The sweetness, acidity, body, and bitterness are all important components. We’re not here to judge how you enjoy your coffee, but we do encourage tasting...
January 24, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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