Category: Beginner Guides

New to specialty coffee? Start here with essential guides covering coffee basics,
terminology, and step-by-step instructions to elevate your coffee game.

📅 February 3, 2026 ⏱️ 9 min read

Beginner Guides

Coffee Guide to Baltimore: The Real Spots, What to Order, and How to Drink Well in Charm City

The hiss of steam, the smell of caramelized sugars, and a shot that lands like dark cherry lightning—Baltimore’s coffee scene…

📅 February 3, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read

Beginner Guides

Harnessing the Power of Coffee Aromas: How Scent Influences Your Mood, Memory, and Coffee Experience

Explore how the aroma of coffee can enhance mood, boost memory, and elevate your coffee experience. Discover the science behind…

📅 February 3, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read

Beginner Guides

Harnessing the Power of Coffee Aromas: How Scent Influences Your Mood, Memory, and Coffee Experience

Explore how the aroma of coffee can enhance mood, boost memory, and elevate your coffee experience. Discover the science behind…

📅 February 3, 2026 ⏱️ 8 min read

Beginner Guides

The Coffee Roaster’s Migration Map: Following Seasonal Bean Availability to Build Your Year-Round Rotation

Just returned from Guatemala where harvest is in full swing. Understanding seasonal harvest patterns across coffee regions helps roasters and…

📅 February 3, 2026 ⏱️ 8 min read

Beginner Guides

The Coffee Roaster’s Migration Map: Following Seasonal Bean Availability to Build Your Year-Round Rotation

Just returned from Guatemala where harvest is in full swing. Understanding seasonal harvest patterns across coffee regions helps roasters and…

📅 February 3, 2026 ⏱️ 8 min read

Beginner Guides

The Only 3 Coffee Tools Every Beginner Actually Needs

Skip the gadget overload. After analyzing hundreds of home brewing setups, I've identified the three essential tools that will transform…

📅 February 3, 2026 ⏱️ 8 min read

Beginner Guides

The Only 3 Coffee Tools Every Beginner Actually Needs

Skip the gadget overload. After analyzing hundreds of home brewing setups, I've identified the three essential tools that will transform…

📅 February 3, 2026 ⏱️ 8 min read

Advanced Techniques

Coffee Bloom Explained (2026): The Exact Timing and Ratios That Make Pour-Over Taste Sweeter

When you pour the first splash and the coffee bed puffs up like warm brownie batter, you’re watching CO2 escape…

📅 February 3, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min read

Beginner Guides

Beginner’s Guide to Coffee Ratios: The No-Math Way to Better Brews

Discover how to master coffee brewing ratios without complex calculations. Learn simple, practical methods to achieve consistently delicious coffee every…

📅 February 3, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min read

Beginner Guides

Beginner’s Guide to Coffee Ratios: The No-Math Way to Better Brews

Discover how to master coffee brewing ratios without complex calculations. Learn simple, practical methods to achieve consistently delicious coffee every…