Lirac’s Quiet Revolution: The Southern Rhône’s Best-Kept Secret
Lirac is the Southern Rhône’s best-kept secret—and it’s finally getting the attention it deserves. Nestled just across the Rhône River from...
Bend’s Hidden Gems: Where Artisan Coffee Meets Soul
The verdict is in: Bend’s coffee scene is less about beans and more about the people who grow, roast, and serve them. For years, the city boasted the...
Beyond the Roaster: How Tech is Reshaping Every Step of the Coffee Journey
Get ready to sip on this: The coffee industry’s tech revolution is expanding far beyond the roaster. While automation in roasting has long been celebrated...
2025 Southeast Coffee Scene: 10 New Shops Redefining the Brew
Listen up: The Southeast’s coffee scene just got a shot in the arm. After a year of turbulence for independent operators, 2025 saw a surge of creativity,...
The Science of Coffee Color: Why Roasters Are Rethinking Their Craft
Consider this your morning briefing: The difference between great and exceptional specialty coffee often hinges on seconds of adjustment during the roasting...
Paradigm Spark: Calgary’s New Coffee Hub for Baristas and Enthusiasts
The verdict is in: Calgary’s coffee scene just got a powerful new player. David Kim, a veteran barista and roaster with a knack for blending skill and soul...
The 2025 West Coast Coffee Renaissance: 10 New Destinations Redefining Specialty Culture
Time to spill: 2025 wasn’t just another year for West Coast coffee—it was a revolution. From Salem to San Francisco, independent operators turned survival...
Why the SR800 is My Roasting Game-Changer
For home roasters chasing precision, the SR800 isn’t just a machine—it’s a revelation. After years of tinkering with Behmor roasters, I’ve settled into a...
First Roast, First Lessons
Here’s something to stir your curiosity: Your first roast didn’t just turn out dark—it sparked a question about coffee’s alchemy. You popped beans in a...
Roasting 500g on a 350g Roaster? Here’s How to Fix It
Coffee lovers, wine enthusiasts, tea devotees—here’s a problem that’s been quietly brewing. The Skywalker V1 roaster is sold as a 500g machine, but its...