Coffee Blogs

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What Is Washed Process Coffee and Why It Matters

The Folk Roaster

Washed process coffee is one of the most celebrated methods of preparing coffee beans after harvest. Understanding it will change the way you think about your morning cup.

What Is Washed Process Coffee and Why It Matters

The Folk Roaster

Washed process coffee is one of the most celebrated methods of preparing coffee beans after harvest. Understanding it will change the way you think about your morning cup.

Roasted coffee beans sitting inside a coffee grinder hopper ready to be ground

How to Dial In Your Coffee Grinder for Better T...

The Folk Roaster

Your grinder settings matter more than almost any other variable in your brew. Here's how to dial in your coffee grinder step by step so every cup tastes the way...

How to Dial In Your Coffee Grinder for Better T...

The Folk Roaster

Your grinder settings matter more than almost any other variable in your brew. Here's how to dial in your coffee grinder step by step so every cup tastes the way...

Freshly roasted specialty coffee beans cooling in a roaster drum

What to Look for in a Specialty Coffee Roaster

The Folk Roaster

Not all coffee roasters are created equal. Here's exactly what to look for in a specialty coffee roaster so you can find beans worth drinking every single morning.

What to Look for in a Specialty Coffee Roaster

The Folk Roaster

Not all coffee roasters are created equal. Here's exactly what to look for in a specialty coffee roaster so you can find beans worth drinking every single morning.

Person hand-sorting coffee beans on a wooden table at a Colombian coffee farm

Commodity vs Specialty Coffee: What's the Real ...

The Folk Roaster

Not all coffee is created equal. Here's what separates commodity coffee from specialty coffee, and why the difference matters for your morning cup.

Commodity vs Specialty Coffee: What's the Real ...

The Folk Roaster

Not all coffee is created equal. Here's what separates commodity coffee from specialty coffee, and why the difference matters for your morning cup.

Person holding a warm latte in a white ceramic mug, enjoying specialty coffee

Benefits of Drinking Specialty Coffee (And Why ...

The Folk Roaster

You might think coffee is coffee. But the benefits of drinking specialty coffee go far beyond flavour - from more antioxidants and cleaner energy to supporting the farmers who grow...

Benefits of Drinking Specialty Coffee (And Why ...

The Folk Roaster

You might think coffee is coffee. But the benefits of drinking specialty coffee go far beyond flavour - from more antioxidants and cleaner energy to supporting the farmers who grow...

Freshly roasted coffee beans scattered on a surface showing variety and quality

Single Origin vs Blend Coffee: What's the Diffe...

The Folk Roaster

Single origin or blend? Learn the key differences between single origin vs blend coffee, when to choose each, and how to find the right beans for your brewing style.

Single Origin vs Blend Coffee: What's the Diffe...

The Folk Roaster

Single origin or blend? Learn the key differences between single origin vs blend coffee, when to choose each, and how to find the right beans for your brewing style.