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04/27/2014

Running out of coffee? Check out Moonshot Roasters | Decaf Three African Blend and read our latest review by Florence C..

Does not taste like decaf.

04/18/2014

We just got word from our very first customer in Alaska:

"Best decaf I've ever had. Not exaggerating!. If you must drink decaf, this is the way to go. Headed for my second cup!"

02/17/2014

Running out of coffee? Check out Agápē Roasting Procject | Kenya Nyeri Tegu and read our latest review by Florence C..

My coffee is delicious. Thanks so much. What a treat!!
Happy Valentine Day!

01/09/2014

Corvus Coffee is now open @ 1740 S Broadway! Stop by and grab a cup of deliciously fresh roasted coffee!

01/03/2014

Flying Baron Roasters has some new (delicious) coffees! Check them out and give them a sip!

12/21/2013

As per a few of our roasters, today is the last day to get in orders for Christmas!

12/16/2013

We interviewed the founder of Acaia coffee scale! Check out this modern marvel and snag one before it's too late!

Nothing excites me more than toys, tech toys to be exact. And if that tech toy happens to involve...

12/05/2013

Running out of coffee? Check out Agápē Roasting Project | Ethiopia Aramo and read our latest review by TwEnTy4pLaY.

This one came as a surprise. I was expecting (which I shouldn't have been) something light and smooth. It was anything but! This roast packed a punch full of blueberries. It's well balanced and strong. I kept trying to find the strawberry that the label boasted, but only found blueberry. If yo...

11/28/2013

Turkey Day Tip: a cup of locally roasted coffee will counteract the sleepiness caused by consumption of turkey. :)

Happy Turkey Day from your friends at SipLocal!

11/28/2013

DIY: Roast Coffee at Home in Your Oven! + A good article

(Disclaimer: You won't get the same taste as your local roaster who uses a $15k+ roaster, but you can enjoy the manual flavor of DIY)

There are several methods for roasting your own coffee beans, including skillet roasting, using a popcorn popper, or using specialty equipment. Here's a simple method for beginners: oven roasting. Learn how to roast coffee beans from Mick Telkamp of DIYNetwork.com's Made + Remade blog.

11/28/2013

Mind boggling... The difference in flavors when brewing with multiple methods. Just brewed a cup of Kuma's Carmen Reserve via Aeropress, which I first had via a Clover. The citrus flavors were so much more pronounced when brewed with a Clover, and more balanced when done with an Aeropress. Maybe I'll try a Chemex next.

What do you think I should do?