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Roasting notes, ceremony traditions, and stories from the people who grow and pour your coffee.

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Featured · Tradition

Why We Still Pour Three Rounds

On the meaning behind abol, tona, and baraka — and why we kept the ceremony alive inside a fast-moving café.

June 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Roasting

Reading a Roast by Sound, Not Just Smell

Our head roaster on first crack, second crack, and the seconds in between that decide a batch.

June 5, 2026 · 3 min
Sourcing

Meet the Growers of Our Yirgacheffe Lot

A trip to the highlands, and the cooperative behind our most floral cup.

May 28, 2026 · 5 min
Recipes

Making Himbasha at Home

Our baker shares the cardamom-honey bread recipe behind our best-selling pastry.

May 14, 2026 · 6 min
Community

One Year of Saturday Cuppings

What we've learned hosting a free public tasting every first Saturday of the month.

April 30, 2026 · 4 min
Brewing

Pour-Over vs Jebena: When We Use Each

Two brewing traditions, two very different cups — and how our baristas choose.

April 18, 2026 · 3 min
Sustainability

What We Do With Spent Coffee Grounds

From compost to our muffin batter — a look at our small zero-waste habits.

April 2, 2026 · 3 min

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