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Decaf - How does it happen?

“When it receives the same care as other coffees, decaf coffee can be delicious! It also serves a noble purpose…”

Technical Liz Clayton Technical Liz Clayton

Pre-Grinding Coffee

No matter how you make your coffee, one of the most important elements in the brewing process is grinding your coffee beans. The best way to grind coffee depends on a number of elements, so in this post, we’re going to go over one aspect of coffee grinding—the when. That is, when is the best time to grind your coffee to maximize its flavor? The answer: right before you brew it.

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Technical Cassie Houriet Technical Cassie Houriet

Burr Grinders v. Blade Grinders

I remember when I first learned about the differences in coffee grinders. I definitely always thought that it was imperative to have top-of-the-line everything: scale, espresso machine, tamp… I didn’t know that grinders could make such a difference.

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Technical Keith Lilja Technical Keith Lilja

Fellow Opus Grinder

We just added the Fellow Opus Grinder to our gear lineup as the perfect high-quality versatile grinder for those brewing our coffee at home. If you’re looking for a grinder to step up your at-home brewing game, we’d highly recommend this option.

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