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  • How to Brew Coffee Without a Scale (a.k.a. Embrace the Chaos)

    You don’t need a scale to make a killer cup of coffee. I’m here to give you a quick hack on how you can brew awesome, balanced coffee using just a couple of things you already have: a measuring cup and a tablespoon. No more eyeballing it like you’re on a caffeine-induced game show challenge.

  • A Beginner’s Guide to Pour-Over Coffee

    Pour-over coffee is the perfect blend of art and science, where you have full control over every step of the brewing process. If you’re tired of the one-button convenience of a drip machine and ready to take your coffee game up a notch, pour-over is where it’s at. 

  • Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee: What’s the Difference?

    Suddenly, ordering your usual iced coffee is starting to feel a little… basic. Is cold brew really that much better? What’s the difference?  While both are served cold and quench your caffeine fix, cold brew and iced coffee vary in brewing methods, flavor, and caffeine levels. Let’s break it down.
  • 8 Essential Coffee Tools for Home Baristas

    Listen up. If you’re serious about making better coffee at home—and I mean actually serious—then it’s time to level up your gear game. But don’t w...
  • 5 Signs You’re a Coffee Snob

    We all know someone who can’t just enjoy a cup of coffee without dissecting its roast level, origin, and whether the beans were caressed by a slight mountain breeze at harvest. That person might be you. If any of the following symptoms sound familiar, well… hate to break it to you, but you’re probably a coffee snob.
  • 5 Pro Tips to Level Up Your Home Coffee Game

    Could your coffee routine could use an upgrade? From grind to roast date, check out our five simple tips to improve your home coffee game. These small changes can make a huge difference in the quality of your morning cup.
  • Single Origin or Blend? A Coffee Lover’s Guide

    Whether you’re new to coffee or already swearing allegiance to your favorite side, let’s get into it. 
  • Why the Right Grind Size Matters

    If you’ve ever had a cup of coffee that tasted off, you may have blamed the beans, the water, or even the brewing method. But have you ever considered that the real culprit might be the grind size? Let's talk about why the right grind size matters and how it can help you level up your at-home coffee game.

  • What Your Coffee Order Says About You

    Ever wonder what’s going through your barista’s head when you place your order? The cat’s out of the bag–we’re 100% quietly psychoanalyzing you based on your drink choice. Every coffee order tells a story, and your barista has seen it all. Here’s the inside scoop on what your coffee order says about you—straight from the people making it.

  • The Worst Kinds of Customers (According to Your Barista)

    Being a barista isn’t just about pulling espresso shots or getting the milk foam just right—it’s about surviving the wild jungle of personalities that stroll into the café every day. We’re here to talk about customers. The people who make us question why we ever thought working in service was a good idea in the first place.

  • How to Perfect Your Latte Art at Home (Espresso Drinkers, This One’s for You)

    There’s something undeniably satisfying about sipping a latte with a perfectly poured heart or rosetta on top. While it might seem like a skill reserved for baristas, we’re here to help you create latte art at home that’ll impress your friends, family, and yourself!
  • How to Read Coffee Labels

    We’ve all been there—staring at a wall of coffee bags or trying to decode a café menu, pretending we know what “altitude” or “varietal” means. It doesn’t have to be that complicated! Let’s break down all the coffee terms so you can confidently pick your next brew like a pro.