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When it comes to keeping your Baratza Encore Grinder in peak condition, there are tablets which you can purchase and run through the machine every 4/5 weeks which help to clean out any unwanted excess in the machine. However, there are...

Here are some common terms you’re likely to run into whether you’re fresh on the coffee scene or just dabbling in a new area of interest.

A 2012 “Roast” magazine survey found only 13 percent of professional roasters were women. It’s no surprise that coffee roasting can feel like a boys’ club given that imbalance, which is why Coffee Kind wanted to take the opportunity to raise...

Summer is finally here and we know that everyone wants to find a new, refreshing summer drink to cool them off. Instead of sweating it out drinking your normal hot coffee drink, try these specialty iced coffee drinks meant for...

The 4th of July is a holiday that everyone looks forward to all year long. The afternoon is filled with family, friends, fun, and a whole lot of delicious food. The 4th of July is meant to be spent outside...

As much as we don’t want to admit it, summer is coming to an end and fall is creeping up faster than we think. With every seasonal change comes a new round of coffee drinks to try, but let’s not...

We sat down with Chris Durai at Bongo Java to learn a bit more about this top notch roaster out of Nashville. CK: Describe your roasting style in three words. BJRC: Quality. Integrity. Consistency. CK: What makes your approach to coffee unique?...

Bongo Java is a small company located in Nashville, Tennessee that has expanded into five cafes and two wholesale businesses. They are dedicated to supplying organic coffee and 100% of the coffee they offer is Fair Trade and organic. Bongo...

The Espro Travel Press is for people who love coffee and tea, and want to take it with them anywhere. Whether you're crossing the Amazon, or just trying to commute across an urban jungle. It’s designed so you can brew...

The new kid on the block in the iced coffee community is cold brew coffee, and it is stirring up a lot of commotion recently. People love this stronger, more flavorful version of iced coffee, and they also love that...

FOUNDED IN 2003 -Metropolis Coffee Company opened its doors in winter 2003 on Chicago’s north side. Originally designed to be a neighborhood coffee roaster and retailer, Jeff (the father) roasted the coffee and Tony (the son) ran the cafe. Jeff...

Spring just doesn’t feel right without a warm cup of coffee to greet you every morning, but many of you are probably starting to realize that it’s taking a serious toll on your wallet. This Spring, become a home barista...

When we sat down with Philip Brown, owner and head roaster of Perc Coffee, his enthusiasm about coffee was evident right off the bat. Before we could even get any questions out, Philip unloaded so much of his excitement about...

Larry’s Coffee is a unique and innovative coffee roasting company out of Raleigh, North Carolina. In addition to brewing distinctive new blends of coffee, Larry’s Coffee is dedicated to being socially responsible and sustainable. Their coffee is 100% Fair Trade...

Postfly is the one-stop-shop, wonder emporium of fly fishing. Avid fly fishing enthusiasts don’t have to waste the time or money on subpar tackle anymore – it can simply be delivered monthly to their front door. How does it work?...

Words and photos by Zack Burnett Read Colombia Trip Report Part 1 Here Flying. We left Bogotá for Armenia before first light.  Armenia, a city of about 300,000 people, is located in a part of Colombia known as the Coffee Axis....

Words and photos by Zack Burnett of Bold Bean Coffee Roasters In August we spent a week in Colombia catching up with some producers we've been working with in Cundinamarca for the past few years, La Palma y El Tucan, and also...

At first, you might think that using a scale to measure out your coffee beans each day is a tedious and time-consuming process. However, incorporating a scale into your regular routine will actually cut down the time it takes you...

Getting started with your espresso machine or a seasoned pro. Chef Steps offers some great advice with their Espresso Theory video.

Black Tap hit the coffee scene with their shop in historic Charleston, SC in 2012. Since then they've elevated the level of coffee in this wonderful city and have recently began roasting their own selections. They were named one of the...

Every few weeks, we get a chance to sit down with one of our roasters and talk to them about their job, roasting company, and general outlook on the specialty coffee industry. Each roaster has a different set of experiences...