How To Describe Flavor Notes in Coffee
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How To Describe Flavor Notes in Coffee

Have you ever been disappointed by a coffee because you didn’t taste the flavor notes on the bag? That’s because taste is subjective, and it depends entirely on your personal experiences. Let’s learn how to talk about taste together.

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How To Clean Your Coffee Grinder
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How To Clean Your Coffee Grinder

It’s essential that you clean your grinder, not only for the quality of your cup but for the care of that hard working piece of machinery. Here's how I clean my grinder, but this will apply to most burr grinders out there!

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How To Dial In Any Coffee (on any grinder!)
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How To Dial In Any Coffee (on any grinder!)

Regardless of what you’re grinding coffee with at home, whether it’s a burr grinder, blade grinder, or mortar and pestle, your grind size is arguably the most influential variable on how your coffee will taste. That’s why when it comes to dialing in a coffee, grind size is just about the only variable you should need to adjust. Here’s my method for how I dial in any coffee on any brew method with any grinder!

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How To Freeze Your Coffee (and why you should!)
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How To Freeze Your Coffee (and why you should!)

Freezing specialty coffee can extend the life of your precious beans for weeks, months, and even years. I know what you’re thinking because it’s how most people react when I talk about freezing coffee. It’s a curious look paired with a puzzled question that usually sounds something like, “Are you…serious?”

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