Coffee Talk

From the latest java innovations to the roasters we can’t wait to tell our friends about, this is a one-stop shop (or in this case, café) for coffee enthusiasts. Welcome to the blog.

Coffee Talk

Recipes for Hot and Cold Milk Infusions
We love being able to make smooth, grit-free coffee with the ESPRO Press. The patented double micro-filters do an incredible job of filtering out those grinds from getting into your cup of delicious coffee. But this product doesn’t stop at...
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Coffee Flavor 101: How to Taste Your Brew Like the Pros for Max Enjoyment
We bet you can remember the last time you looked at the flavor notes on a bag of coffee beans and thought to yourself: “Wait… what? It’s just coffee!” Tastes like apple butter, ganache, and freshly-picked dandelions. Coffee tasting notes...
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Twelve Drinks of December: Drink Twelve
12 Drinks of December   We’re teaming up with some of our friends in coffee, cooking, and spirits to bring you 12 different holiday coffee recipes using our products!   Drink Twelve: Gingerbread Coffee   On the final day of...
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A Coffee Lovers Guide to Summer
Some people say summer is the worst time to drink coffee—mostly people with inefficient air conditioners. But we say summer is a uniquely special time for coffee lovers. Just like with autumn, winter, and spring, there’s a whole summer coffee...
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Should You Use Filtered Water To Make Coffee?
Something shocking happens when you first start brewing specialty coffee at home. But don’t worry! It’s happened to all of us. You stumble upon a delightful little coffee shop and fall in love with their coffee. So, you buy a...
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Twelve Drinks of December: Drink Five
12 Drinks of December   We’re teaming up with some of our friends in coffee, cooking, and spirits to bring you 12 different holiday coffee recipes using our products!   Drink Five: Wisconsin Winter Coffee!   Jessica Sheridan, Stone Creek Coffee's...
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Sour Coffee 101: Why It Happens (+3 Ways To Fix It)
  Coffee is a deceptively complex drink. One wrong move and your cup transforms from an enjoyable, smooth brew to a mouth-puckering sour coffee. Don’t worry. It happens to everyone. You’ve suffered through sour coffee at diners, gas stations, or...
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Roaster Spotlight: Methodical Coffee
In the spirit of #CoffeeTogether, we’re featuring some of our favorite coffee roasters so you know where to get exceptional coffee while you’re staying safe at home. Buy direct and consider leaving a virtual tip to help furloughed employees. Know...
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Roaster Spotlight: Civilized Coffee
In the spirit of #CoffeeTogether, we’re featuring some of our favorite coffee roasters so you know where to get exceptional coffee while you’re staying safe at home. Buy direct and consider leaving a virtual tip to help furloughed employees. Know...
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Twelve Drinks of December: Drink Eleven
12 Drinks of December   We’re teaming up with some of our friends in coffee, cooking, and spirits to bring you 12 different holiday coffee recipes using our products!   Drink Eleven: Spiked Winter Mulled Coffee   Will Pitts, Owner...
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Guide: Making Iced Coffee With The Bloom Pour Over Coffee Brewer
When the sun’s beating down at the height of summer, nothing hits just right like a glass of iced pour over coffee. Crisp, full-flavored, and refreshing, it’s the ultimate warm weather pick-me-up. We’ll show you how to make delicious iced...
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Twelve Drinks of December: Drink Nine
12 Drinks of December   We’re teaming up with some of our friends in coffee, cooking, and spirits to bring you 12 different holiday coffee recipes using our products!   Drink Nine: Peppermint Mocha Martini   Bar Cart Jacks has put...
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Twelve Drinks of December: Drink Ten
12 Drinks of December   We’re teaming up with some of our friends in coffee, cooking, and spirits to bring you 12 different holiday coffee recipes using our products!   Drink Ten: Japanese-Style Coffee Jelly Dessert   Judiaann Woo created...
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Roaster Spotlight: Ceremony Coffee
In the spirit of #CoffeeTogether, we’re featuring some of our favorite coffee roasters so you know where to get exceptional coffee while you’re staying safe at home. Buy direct and consider leaving a virtual tip to help furloughed employees. Know...
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Twelve Drinks of December: Drink Four
12 Drinks of December   We’re teaming up with some of our friends in coffee, cooking, and spirits to bring you 12 different holiday coffee recipes using our products!   Drink Four: Shaken Iced Coffee with Coconut Nog!   Kaley Gann,...
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Coffee Grind Size for Every Type of Coffee Maker
Brewing coffee is a balancing act, and when you start using a new coffee maker, you’ve gotta do some rebalancing to make sure you still get all the great flavor you’re used to—and none of the bad stuff. The first...
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A Second Life For Your Coffee Grounds
  If you love coffee as much as we do, you end up with a lot of used coffee grounds. About 70% of roasted coffee isn’t water soluble, so the leftover waste can add up quickly if you have a...
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3 Ways To Brew Stronger Coffee (Without Sacrificing Quality)
  A common morning disappointment is opening up a fresh bag of coffee, smelling the rich aromas, and brewing a cup—only to find it tastes thin, incomplete, or weak. That’s the worst. Thankfully, one bad cup doesn’t mean that coffee’s...
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Coffee To Water Ratios: How To Measure Coffee Like A Pro
  You can taste it when you’ve brewed with the perfect coffee to water ratio. The acidity pops every so slightly, enhancing the rich flavors and aromas. Your coffee’s mouthfeel is smooth and satisfying. And the flavor is just strong...
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