Brew Guides & Education

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
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
Brew guide: Kalita Wave for Decaf Coffee

Brew guide: Kalita Wave for Decaf Coffee

Jonathan Cox, the Head Roaster at Propeller Coffee Co. shared with us his go-to Kalita Wave recipe that is tailored to decaffeinated coffees.  “It’s a good standard recipe. It’s one...
January 19, 2023 — Zara Snitman
Dialed In: An Extra Long Bloom

Dialed In: An Extra Long Bloom

Jonathan Cox, the Head Roaster at Propeller Coffee Co. shared the pour-over recipe that he has been loving for this coffee. “I’ve been experimenting with an extra-long bloom recently and...
January 13, 2023 — Zara Snitman
How to Brew Naturally Processed Coffees...

How to Brew Naturally Processed Coffees...

...with our director of Coffee, Dustin Ryan Yu! Natural processed coffees are interesting because it is how coffees were traditionally processed. What most people drink and are familiar with though,...
December 05, 2022 — Zara Snitman
Prototype Coffee: Espresso Shots & Roasting Techniques

Prototype Coffee: Espresso Shots & Roasting Techniques

Espresso machines typically pull shots with 9 bars of pressure. This is the norm in the industry. But at Prototype Coffee in Vancouver, British Columbia, they have perfectly good reasons as to why...
October 21, 2022 — Zara Snitman
How should you store your coffee to maintain freshness?

How should you store your coffee to maintain freshness?

The aging of roasted coffee is linked to the rate it degasses. This is a complicated subject as coffees don’t degas at a fixed rate; there are many variables that impact the process....
October 21, 2022 — Zara Snitman
Dialed in: Camping AeroPress Brew Guide

Dialed in: Camping AeroPress Brew Guide

There is nothing better than a perfect cup of coffee in the great outdoors! Even if you’re roughing it, you should be able to brew up a delicious coffee, right?...
August 30, 2022 — Zara Snitman
How To Dial In Your Espresso (Featuring Harken Coffee)

How To Dial In Your Espresso (Featuring Harken Coffee)

Sometimes in your Espresso Pack you might come across a coffee or two that are slightly different than what you're used to (don’t worry though, we can promise you they are delicious!)....
August 10, 2022 — Zara Snitman
How to Make a Japanese Iced Coffee

How to Make a Japanese Iced Coffee

Japanese iced coffee recipes are a great way to maintain the brightness in a cold drink. If you’ve been drinking a lot of cold brew, the differences between these two...
June 02, 2022 — Lauren Scratch
How to Cup Coffee At Home

How to Cup Coffee At Home

What do green coffee buyers, roasters, quality control specialists, baristas, and coffee nerds have in common? They all cup coffee! If you're looking for a comprehensive guide on how to...
April 07, 2022 — Lauren Scratch
Brew Guide: El Aguante on Chemex

Brew Guide: El Aguante on Chemex

We featured the El Aguante by Kittel in our Issue #3 Classic Pack, and we can’t get enough of this coffee on Chemex! Liam Robichaud, Director of Coffee at Kittel...
March 11, 2022 — Lauren Scratch