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The Yunnan Menglian Red Honey Roast: A Quiet Powerhouse?

Jan

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The Yunnan Menglian Red Honey Roast: A Quiet Powerhouse?

Consider this your morning briefing: A rare bean from the Yunnan highlands is quietly defying expectations. The China Premium Yunnan Menglian Red Honey, roasted by Burmans Roast, delivers a caramel-toffee profile with a sharp lemon-lime finish—but at a price. The roast, done to 12% weight loss on an SR800 with OEM ext tube, leans into bright notes, yet the result feels subdued. Is this a flaw or a feature? The bean’s character is paradoxical. On the surface, it’s smooth and approachable, with a sweetness that lingers like a well-aged wine. But beneath that, there’s a quiet tension. The lemon-lime finish…

Jan

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Raise a Glass to National Red Wine Day

Here’s what you need to know: August 28th isn’t just another day on the calendar—it’s a celebration of red wine’s unapologetic boldness. National Red Wine Day, championed by wine enthusiast Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, isn’t tied to seasons or harvests. It’s a reminder that red wine thrives in every climate, every mood, and every moment. And honestly? We can’t argue with that logic. Merlot, often the unsung hero of Bordeaux, is the secret weapon in top-tier right bank wines. Its velvety tannins and dark fruit notes make it a crowd-pleaser, but next time you sip it, remember: it’s the terroir, not the…

Red Ink Coffee Schools You in the Coffee World Beyond the Cup

Jan

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Red Ink Coffee Schools You in the Coffee World Beyond the Cup

Here’s what you need to know: Coffee education isn’t just about brewing or roasting anymore. Krzysztof Blinkiewicz, founder of Red Ink Coffee, is redefining how we teach the craft by weaving in climate, culture, and community. This isn’t just a shift in curriculum—it’s a radical reimagining of what it means to know coffee. At the heart of Red Ink’s model is a philosophy that questions why we teach coffee at all. “Too many courses teach technique without context,” Blinkiewicz says. His approach isn’t about mastering a skill set but about understanding the systems that shape coffee’s journey—from the farm to…

Alfred’s Café Matcha Reimagines Coffee Culture in LA

Jan

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Alfred’s Café Matcha Reimagines Coffee Culture in LA

The verdict is in: Los Angeles is getting a caffeine fix with a twist. Alfred, the city’s beloved coffee chain, has unveiled Café Matcha, its first espresso-free concept in Studio City. This isn’t just another café—it’s a bold redefinition of what a neighborhood drink spot can be. With its vintage diner aesthetic and matcha-centric menu, the new flagship is both a throwback and a forward-thinking experiment. Alfred founder Josh Zad describes Café Matcha as a “reimagined neighborhood hangout,” blending the familiarity of a classic coffee shop with a modern matcha focus. The design leans into retro diner vibes—think Formica tables,…