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Aug 25 2021
Espresso Roast vs Filter Roast? The Differences (With Pictures)
by Kate MacDonnell- Roasting
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by Kate MacDonnell
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Jul 2 20215 Coffee Roasting Defects & How to Spot Them
by Sean Brennan- Roasting
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May 24 2021What is French Roast Coffee? How to Correctly Brew It
by Kate MacDonnell- Roasting
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May 8 2021What is Air Roasted Coffee? Facts & Flavor Guide
by Sean Brennan- Roasting
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Nov 22 2020How to Start a Coffee Roasting Business in 2026: 5 Expert Tips
by Sean Brennan- Roasting
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Oct 12 201910 Best Light Roast Coffee Brands of 2026 - Top Picks & Reviews
by Kate MacDonnell- Roasting
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Oct 8 2019How To Roast Coffee Beans In a Popcorn Popper (Easy Guide)
by Kate MacDonnell- Roasting
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Oct 8 20196 Best Popcorn Poppers For Roasting Coffee Beans — Reviews 2026
by Kate MacDonnell- Roasting
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Oct 7 20194 Types of Coffee Roasts (Explained With Images)
by Kate MacDonnell- Roasting
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- Aug 25, 2021
Espresso Roast vs Filter Roast? The Differences (With Pictures)
As a coffee drinker, you have probably heard people in coffee shops asking about their espresso roast more than once. Also, as a coffee drinker, you might know what that means, and then again, you might not. The thing is, there doesn’t seem to be a…
ByKate MacDonnell - Jul 2, 2021
5 Coffee Roasting Defects & How to Spot Them
Roasting coffee isn't easy. It takes years of training and practice, a keen culinary sense, and expensive, temperamental equipment to roast an excellent batch of coffee, so it is no surprise that sometimes things go wrong. Operator errors, equipment…
BySean Brennan - May 24, 2021
What is French Roast Coffee? How to Correctly Brew It
If you're new to the coffee scene in modern times, understanding roasts can seem impossible. Between fancy "house" roasts to high-caffeine blonde roasts, the lines between traditional roasts and "specialty" roasts tend to blur. While there are three…
ByKate MacDonnell - May 8, 2021
What is Air Roasted Coffee? Facts & Flavor Guide
Have you ever smelled or tasted a green coffee bean? We have, and it's not necessarily a smell or taste that makes you want to drink it. The enticing aroma that wafts through the air at coffee shops and during early mornings in your kitchen comes…
BySean Brennan - Nov 22, 2020
How to Start a Coffee Roasting Business in 2026: 5 Expert Tips
Starting a coffee roasting business is a big undertaking and not something you should decide to do lightly, but it might not be as daunting as it sounds. We know roasters who started in their backyards roasting for friends and family. We’ve even…
BySean Brennan - Oct 12, 2019
10 Best Light Roast Coffee Brands of 2026 - Top Picks & Reviews
We’ve scoured the market trying many dozens of different light roast coffees. Our search has yielded many decent choices, but only a few stellar options that are worth reporting back to you, the discerning buyer. When we look for good coffee, we…
ByKate MacDonnell - Oct 8, 2019
How To Roast Coffee Beans In a Popcorn Popper (Easy Guide)
When it comes to flavor, there’s nothing quite like freshly roasted coffee beans. To get the absolute freshest coffee, you may want to take the extra step of roasting your beans at home. Luckily, this is easy to do using an old-fashioned stovetop…
ByKate MacDonnell - Oct 8, 2019
6 Best Popcorn Poppers For Roasting Coffee Beans — Reviews 2026
Roasting coffee beans with a popcorn popper can be easy and rewarding. In about 10 minutes, you’ll have fragrant beans. But how do you find a popper that will work well for this purpose? We’ve done the hard work for you, researching and testing all…
ByKate MacDonnell - Oct 7, 2019
4 Types of Coffee Roasts (Explained With Images)
If you have ever felt overwhelmed in the grocery store coffee aisle, you're not alone. City, French, Viennese, Cinnamon -- there are hundreds of varieties of coffee and almost as many types of roasts! Though the bean itself matters, coffee gets a…
ByKate MacDonnell
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