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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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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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What is a Macchiato and How to Make It

What is a Macchiato and How to Make It

If you’re an espresso lover and haven’t tried the classic macchiato, then you’re in for a real treat. Let's take a closer look at the timeless drink. What is a...
May 05, 2022 — Lauren Scratch
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Q&A: Drift Coffee Roasters

Q&A: Drift Coffee Roasters

Located in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Drift Coffee Roasters is a new roastery with the mission to bring coffee culture to the local scene. We caught up with Drift’s Founder,...
May 05, 2022 — Lauren Scratch
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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
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Q&A With Rebel Chocolate

Q&A With Rebel Chocolate

Rebel Chocolate is the brand behind the delicious Liquid Chocolate, otherwise known as the mocha’s best friend! If you haven’t tried Liquid Chocolate in your coffee yet, you’re in for a...
March 29, 2022 — Lauren Scratch
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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
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Cortado Recipe: Overview, How to Make it, Variations and More!

Cortado Recipe: Overview, How to Make it, Variations and More!

Ah yes, the classic cortado. Rumour has it that the cortado recipe was invented by busy baristas who were looking to get a quick fix during a rush. If you're looking for the best cortado...
March 11, 2022 — Lauren Scratch
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January Shipping Update 🚚

January Shipping Update 🚚

Happy new year, everyone! We just wanted to keep you in the loop on some updates. The first one is a not-so-great update: as we all know, Omicron is sweeping...
January 11, 2022 — Lauren Scratch
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Moving to Weekly Shipments!

Moving to Weekly Shipments!

Hey All! This is a pretty exciting time for us here at The Roasters Pack - we're going to be doing shipments every week now! A change we’ve had penciled...
November 29, 2021 — Suneal Pabari
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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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Q&A With Lynsey Hayes, Owner of Sorellina Coffee

Q&A With Lynsey Hayes, Owner of Sorellina Coffee

In the September issue of The Roasters Pack, we featured a few delicious coffees from the new Edmonton coffee roaster, Sorellina Coffee. We caught up with Lynsey Hayes, the owner at...
October 04, 2021 — Lauren Scratch
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Dialed in: How to Brew a Japanese Iced Coffee

Dialed in: How to Brew a Japanese Iced Coffee

The Japanese iced coffee brew method is a great way to maintain the brightness and depth of a coffee in a cold drink. If you’ve been drinking a lot of...
June 26, 2021 — Suneal Pabari
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