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Origin Deep Dive: Mexico, Explained by Keegan Street

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Origin Deep Dive: Mexico, Explained by Keegan Street

Keegan Street has built relationships at origin with Mexican coffee producers through his work at Rooftop Coffee Roasters. In this conversation, he shares why Mexico deserves more attention as a...

February 09, 2026 — Lauren Scratch 5 min read

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Mataquescuintla and the power of coffee

Mataquescuintla and the power of coffee

This Mataquescuintla coffee is part of a four-year project spearheaded by Drew Johnson, the owner of Bows Coffee Roasters. This project began after Johnson read an LA Times article.  The LA Times editorial...
November 04, 2022 — Zara Snitman
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Catur and their Experimental Processing: Inoculation

Catur and their Experimental Processing: Inoculation

Catur is a collaborative project between So So Good Coffee Company, an Indonesian coffee sourcing consultancy; Dr. Iantan Taufik, B. Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. and Mikael Jasin, a two-time Indonesian Barista Champion.  Catur uses the...
October 24, 2022 — Zara Snitman
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Hand vs. Machine Picking on a Brazilian micro lot

Hand vs. Machine Picking on a Brazilian micro lot

Brazil produces more coffee than any other country in the world. They have achieved this by industrializing their practices for mass production, which has impacted the quality of the coffee they produce. “When you...
October 20, 2022 — Zara Snitman
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Origin Deep Dive: Ethiopia

Origin Deep Dive: Ethiopia

The birthplace of coffee? Ethiopia is considered to be the birthplace of coffee. It is believed to have been discovered in the ninth century and was actually consumed as fruit...
August 26, 2022 — Zara Snitman
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SL-28 & SL-34 in Kenya (featuring Lee from Quietly Coffee)

When you buy a bag of single origin, roasted Kenyan coffee, it’s common to see the coffee varietals SL-28 and SL-34 listed on the bag - but what does this...
July 28, 2022 — Zara Snitman
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Transparency in Coffee & Why it's Important:

Transparency in Coffee & Why it's Important:

Hey there - Dustin here! I joined The Roasters Pack and This Coffee Co. as Director of Coffee a couple of months ago, and am excited to officially share more...
July 18, 2022 — Zara Snitman
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Varietal Deep Dive: Parainema

Varietal Deep Dive: Parainema

Parainema can be a bit divisive in the cup, but let’s learn why this varietal should be widely celebrated. Don’t just take it from us, here’s what Drew Johnson, Owner...
June 02, 2022 — Lauren Scratch
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What Is Anaerobic Processing

What Is Anaerobic Processing

Over the years, we've featured a LOT of anaerobic processed coffees in The Roasters Pack. But… what exactly is this processing? We’re here to clear up any questions, comments, or concerns. Not-So-New...
May 05, 2022 — Lauren Scratch
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Origin Deep Dives: Peru

Origin Deep Dives: Peru

We've featured Peruvian coffees numerous times in The Roasters Pack, and we were thirsty to learn more about it! Let’s take a closer look at the famous coffee origin, and see...
May 05, 2022 — Lauren Scratch
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This Coffee Is Meaningful: The Story Behind Mataquescuintla

This Coffee Is Meaningful: The Story Behind Mataquescuintla

The Mataquescuintla coffee you received in the November issue of The Roasters Pack all started with an article.  The LA Times editorial written by Kate Linthicum led with the headline:...
October 31, 2021 — Suneal Pabari
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5 Health Benefits of Coffee

5 Health Benefits of Coffee

Aside from making you overly productive at work or killing the morning grogginess, coffee has a number of medicinal uses too! 1. Boosts Your Metabolism The rate at which you...
February 22, 2021 — Lauren Scratch
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Let's Talk About Heirloom Varietals of Ethiopia!

Let's Talk About Heirloom Varietals of Ethiopia!

What Is An Heirloom? The term “heirloom” is often used concerning Ethiopian coffee varieties, it is regularly said that the Arabica coffee plant originated from the country! Since many coffees...
February 10, 2021 — Lauren Scratch
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