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Journal
Notes from the roastery. Brew guides, sourcing trips, opinions about coffee that may be more strongly held than is warranted.
What actually makes a coffee subscription good
We've been running this thing for seven years and have changed our minds about several things. Here's what I've come to believe matters.
The V60 has a learning curve, and the curve is the point
Three weeks of deliberate practice with a V60 will make your home coffee better than anything you can get at most cafés. Here's why.
Single-origin vs. blends — the honest answer to which is "better"
Single-origin coffees are not categorically better than blends. Blends are not categorically better than single-origins. The question is whether the coffee is what you want it to be.
Notes from a sourcing trip to Yirgacheffe, March 2026
I spent ten days in Yirgacheffe last month. A few things changed. A few things didn't. Here's the working notes version.
How to calibrate a home grinder without losing your mind
Your grinder is the single most important piece of equipment in your home coffee setup. Here's how to dial it in for the brew method you actually use.