The Journal

Meet Peru Pomahuaca Jaen: A Balanced and Comforting Specialty Coffee Not every specialty coffee needs to be loud or intensely fruity. Sometimes, the best coffee is the one that feels familiar — balanced, sweet and easy to enjoy, while still offering enough complexity to keep you coming back for another cup. Peru Pomahuaca Jaen is one… Read more: Meet Peru Pomahuaca Jaen: A Balanced and Comforting Specialty Coffee

Meet Kenya Ndaroini AA: A Bright and Juicy Specialty Coffee If you enjoy coffee with bright acidity, juicy fruit character and a refreshing finish, Kenya Ndaroini AA is a coffee you should put on your list. From the Nyeri region of Kenya, this washed specialty coffee brings together the vibrant character that Kenyan coffees are known for… Read more: Meet Kenya Ndaroini AA: A Bright and Juicy Specialty Coffee

Meet Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Adado: A Bright and Elegant Specialty Coffee Some coffees are bold and expressive. Others are delicate, aromatic and quietly complex. Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Adado belongs to the second group. From the highlands of Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia, this washed specialty coffee offers a beautifully clean cup with layers of berries, floral aromas, honey-like sweetness and bright… Read more: Meet Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Adado: A Bright and Elegant Specialty Coffee

Meet Colombia Caldas El Renacer: A Juicy Specialty Coffee with a Watermelon Twist When it comes to specialty coffee, every coffee tells a story — where it comes from, how it is processed, and the choices made along the way that shape what we taste in the cup. Our latest selection takes us to Caldas, Colombia,… Read more: Meet Colombia Caldas El Renacer: A Juicy Specialty Coffee with a Watermelon Twist

Water Is the Most Expensive Part of Your Espresso Machine Most people spend a lot of time comparing espresso machines — brand, pressure, boiler type, grinder pairing. But there is one thing almost nobody thinks about. Water. This is not a minor detail. Water makes up more than 90% of a cup of espresso. It… Read more: Water Is the Most Expensive Part of Your Espresso Machine