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Notes from the bar

The Journal

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

Pouring coffee

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.

Meet the Growers of Our Yirgacheffe Lot

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

Making Himbasha at Home

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

One Year of Saturday Cuppings

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

Pour-Over vs Jebena: When We Use Each

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

What We Do With Spent Coffee Grounds

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

Your cup