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Prairie House Coffee Unveils Its First Retail Space at Orlando Roastery

Mar

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Prairie House Coffee Unveils Its First Retail Space at Orlando Roastery

This is worth savoring: A quiet revolution in Orlando’s coffee scene is unfolding at Prairie House Coffee’s new roastery. The brand, founded by sisters Alexa Maisonet and Jade Dinsdale-Cyr, has long leaned into its Canadian roots and Scandinavian heritage, but its latest move—opening a public coffee bar inside its Orlando warehouse—signals a bold pivot. The space, nestled in College Park’s industrial district, blends raw industrial grit with warm wood accents, creating a setting that feels both grounded and inviting. Here, the Typhoon roaster hums steadily, while communal tables sit beside shelves of freshly roasted beans and Canadian flags. It’s a…

Lattes Lead the Charge as Drip Coffee and Cold Brew Lose Ground

Mar

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Lattes Lead the Charge as Drip Coffee and Cold Brew Lose Ground

The coffee landscape is shifting. A new report from Toast reveals U.S. consumers are abandoning staples like drip coffee and cold brew for milk-based espresso drinks, energy drinks, and other caffeinated alternatives. The data, spanning 164,000 locations on Toast’s platform, shows lattes, espresso shots, and americanos growing while traditional brews and teas decline. This isn’t just a trend—it’s a redefinition of what defines a coffee moment. The numbers tell a clear story. Lattes saw a 4% year-over-year surge, outpacing even the modest gains in espresso shots (+3.3%) and americanos (+1.4%). Meanwhile, drip coffee and cold brew plummeted, with the latter…

Hold Fast Coffee’s New Bar Reimagines Coffee Culture in Colorado Springs

Mar

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Hold Fast Coffee’s New Bar Reimagines Coffee Culture in Colorado Springs

There’s something brewing in Colorado Springs that’s rewriting the rules of coffee culture. Hold Fast Coffee Co., the local roastery known for its precision and passion, has expanded its footprint with Reception, a sleek new bar blending high-end coffee and craft cocktails in a space once reserved for events. This isn’t just another café—it’s a statement. Reception, housed in the former Almagre event venue, is a seamless transition from morning to night. By day, it’s a haven for coffee purists, offering slow-drip towers, pour-over stations, and a menu that lets guests customize their espresso martini with choice of spirit, coffee,…

Packaging as a Strategic Tool for Roasters to Elevate Coffee’s Value

Mar

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Packaging as a Strategic Tool for Roasters to Elevate Coffee’s Value

Here’s something to stir your curiosity: The way coffee is packaged can be as crucial as the beans inside. In a market where specialty coffee roasters face relentless competition and rising costs, packaging has evolved from a functional necessity to a silent salesman. It’s not just about keeping coffee fresh—it’s about crafting an experience that justifies premium pricing and builds brand loyalty. At the heart of this shift is the power of design. A 2023 Coffee Science Foundation study revealed that packaging color and saturation directly influence consumer expectations of a coffee’s flavor profile. A pink bag, for instance, is…

A Home Roaster’s New Tool for Precision and Control

Mar

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A Home Roaster’s New Tool for Precision and Control

Here’s what you need to know: Home roasters are getting a digital upgrade. A new app is bridging the gap between analog craftsmanship and tech-driven precision, offering a way to log roasting data without sacrificing the tactile joy of the process. The app turns pen-and-paper notes into a dynamic, customizable dashboard where every temperature, adjustment, and observation is captured in real time. At its core, the app lets users tailor their interface—switching on/off buttons for temperature, roast time, or custom metrics. Each logged temp auto-graphs as a separate line, giving roasters a visual pulse of their roast’s evolution. Once the…

The Barrel’s Whisper: How 6% Aged Coffee Dominates the Cup

Mar

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The Barrel’s Whisper: How 6% Aged Coffee Dominates the Cup

Pour yourself a cup for this one: coffee isn’t just a drink—it’s a story. And sometimes, that story is written in the wood. A recent experiment with a 6% barrel-aged coffee revealed how profoundly the barrel’s character can shape the cup, even in small doses. The current brew? 6% aged, 94% clean. Yet the barrel’s presence is unmistakable, a testament to the power of patience and precision. Barrel aging isn’t about quantity—it’s about intensity. This coffee spent two weeks in a 53-gallon, bone-dry whiskey barrel, rolled daily to maximize contact. No liquid, no shortcuts. The result? A flavor profile that’s…

Mar

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The Science of Consistency in Coffee QC

Real talk: Consistency in coffee quality control isn’t about guesswork—it’s about precision. A colorimeter isn’t just a gadget; it’s a revelation. It exposes how moisture content can mask the truth. A 10% moisture bean and a 12% one might share the same color, but their weight loss tells a different story. This is why relying on visuals alone is a trap. Roast speed is another wildcard. Fast roasts lose less weight for the same color, while slow roasts burn more. It’s not about time but energy transfer. Development time ratio (DTR) compounds this chaos. Two roasts with identical color can…

The Perfect Bean Selection for Your Roasting Journey

Mar

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The Perfect Bean Selection for Your Roasting Journey

Here’s what you need to know: Roasting is less about guesswork and more about understanding how origin, processing, and roast level shape flavor. Your Behmor 1600 is a gateway to unlocking coffee’s complexity, but the right beans can make or break your early experiments. Start with beans that offer balance—neither too acidic nor too bitter—so you can focus on mastering technique over chasing trends. Ethiopian beans are a great starting point. They’re known for their bright acidity and floral notes, which act as a training ground for your palate. Pair them with Guatemalan beans, which deliver a rich body and…

Roasting with the Skywalker V1: A Home Brewer’s Leap into Specialty Coffee

Mar

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Roasting with the Skywalker V1: A Home Brewer’s Leap into Specialty Coffee

This might just change your routine: After years of relying on a distant roaster, you’re trading convenience for control. The Skywalker V1 isn’t just a machine—it’s a gateway to precision, letting you roast 3 lbs at a time to match your household’s demand. If you brew with a Chemex and crave medium-light profiles, this setup promises consistency. But here’s the real kicker: You’re not just roasting beans—you’re curating a story. The beans on your list—Colombian washed, Brazilian dry-processed, Ethiopian dry—each carry a fingerprint of origin. Roasting them requires understanding how each processing method translates to flavor. The Arduino mod is…

India’s Coffee Roasters Step Into ASEAN’s Roasting Spotlight

Mar

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India’s Coffee Roasters Step Into ASEAN’s Roasting Spotlight

This might just change your routine: India’s Toffee Coffee Roasters are about to make waves in Southeast Asia’s most prestigious coffee showdown. The ASEAN Coffee Roasting Championship 2026 isn’t just another competition—it’s a proving ground for roasters who master the art of transforming raw beans into liquid gold. With 24 teams from nine countries vying for supremacy, TCR’s inclusion in the Professional Category marks a rare moment for Indian coffee to shine on an international stage. The event’s structure is as rigorous as it is revealing. Participants receive unroasted beans and must dissect their origin, density, and potential before crafting…