Brew notes

Brew notes for a better daily cup.

Plain, practical guides to choosing a roast and brewing it well at home, from pour-over to cold brew.

CHOOSING A COFFEE

Light, medium or dark: how to choose a coffee roast

What roast level changes in the cup, how to read tasting notes, and where each of our nine coffees sits from light to dark.

BEFORE YOU ORDER

The trade-offs between whole bean and pre-ground coffee, what grind size means for your brewer, and when a hand grinder makes sense.

BREW GUIDE

A step-by-step pour-over method with a simple ratio, grind size, bloom and timing, plus fixes for a cup that tastes too sour or too bitter.

BREW GUIDE

A reliable French press method: coarse grind, a 4-minute steep and a gentle press, with tips for a cleaner, less muddy cup.

BREW GUIDE

An easy cold brew concentrate: coarse coffee, cold water and 12 to 18 hours, then strain, dilute and keep it in the fridge.

CHOOSING A COFFEE

How decaf differs from regular coffee, why it is not caffeine-free, and how to brew a decaf that still tastes like coffee.

AT HOME

Simple storage habits that protect your coffee from air, light, heat and moisture, and what to know about the fridge and freezer.