Which Grinder?
We’ve received a few questions lately about grinders and I thought I’d take a few minutes to break down some things to think about as you consider which grinder to purchase. This is intended to be...
View ArticleWhy Buy an Espresso Machine from FreshGround Roasting?
Ah – great question! You can get an espresso machine from a lot of different places. Why would you want to go with us? Purchasing from one of the big box stores? Those stores don’t specialize in...
View ArticleThe Art of Giving Gifts
Ah… ’tis the season! Both to give and to receive. We’ve all been thinking about gift giving lately. Whether we’re shopping on Black Friday or browsing around online on Cyber Monday or making our list....
View ArticleSingle Origin vs. Blends
Question: I noticed on your site that you have separate options for “Single Origin” and “Blends”. What’s the diff? Great question. Quite simply, a single origin coffee is one that comes from one...
View ArticleWhat’s it like when a bunch of coffee roasters get together?
Roasters Guild Retreat 2012 – Skamania Lodge, Stevenson WA. All for the sake of great coffee. Someone’s gotta do it.
View ArticleThe Perfect Pour
I’ve been trying to achieve this kind of pour forever and can’t seem to get it. And no, it’s not weird that I obsess about these kinds of things. Perfectly normal.
View ArticleFour Simple Coffee Goals for 2013
It’s never too late to set goals. The best part about doing it a month after January 1st is that it’s no longer a “resolution”. So here are some simple suggestions for your 2013: Stop buying bad...
View Article4 Reasons Baratza Coffee Grinders are Worth the Money
I’ve told people over and over that if you’re going to buy coffee gear, the first thing you should get is a good grinder. Some of the best all-purpose coffee grinders out there are Baratza grinders....
View ArticleUnderstanding The Language of Coffee – Part One
We’re complete coffee geeks around here. We’re not apologizing for that….. The SCAA Coffee Taster’s Flavor Wheel We just want to make sure we’re all talking the same language. We understand that we can...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Language of Coffee – Part Deux
Previously, we talked a little bit about some of the coffee terms that you’re likely to hear if you hang around coffee geeks enough. We tend to be a bit floral sometimes when we talk. Those terms...
View ArticleHow To Host A Coffee Cupping
Have you ever tried coffee “cupping”? It’s similar to the idea of a wine-tasting but involves observing the aroma, taste and other characteristics of a particular coffee or varieties of coffee....
View ArticleBrewing French Press Coffee
The French Press is a simple manual coffee brewing method that was patenting in 1929 by an Italian designer. (Yes, Italian – but they say the first press was likely made in France). It’s a convenient...
View Article12 (Coffee) Days of Christmas | Day 1: Chemex Classic Brew Kit
Can you believe it? It’s already December and before you know it, Christmas will be here. That’s why for the next few weeks, we’ll be posting a gift-giving series called the “12 Coffee Days of...
View Article12 (Coffee) Days of Christmas | Day 2: Hario Skerton Hand Grinder
Does this sound familiar to anyone? You’re traveling for work or a family vacation. You wake up the first morning in your hotel room craving a flavorful, rich cup of coffee…only to remember that you’re...
View Article12 (Coffee) Days of Christmas | Day 7: Baratza Encore Grinder
One of the best ways to improve your cup of coffee is to upgrade your grinder. Here’s a few reasons why and steps you can take to brew better coffee every day. 1. Move from pre-ground to freshly...
View ArticleHow To Brew Better Coffee in 2014 [Infographic]
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