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The AeroPress® has a pretty good following, primarily for its ease of use and level of control. This following video is provided by Onyx Coffee Labs. Their site (onyxcoffeelab.com) has a lot of coffee information that ...

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Brewing your daily cup using a french press is a very popular process. This video is presented by James Hoffman, a prolific author and YouTube presenter. He's one of my go-to's for commentary, guidance and information ...

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Attached is a short instructional video about brewing with the Pour Over method. Keep in mind that the times and measures used can be customized to your preference and tastes. That said, this is a pretty good process! ...

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To keep your coffee tasting like specialty grade rather than commodity \"fuel,\" you have to protect it from these four obstacles to freshness: Air, Light, Heat and Moisture.

","url":"https://1951roasters.com/all-things-coffee-1/f/storing-your-precious-coffee-beans-a-how-to","title":"Storing your precious coffee beans, a how-to.","summary":"To keep your coffee tasting like specialty grade rather than commodity \"fuel,\" you have to protect it from these four obstacles to freshness: Air, Light, Heat and Moisture.","date_modified":"2026-03-22T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://1951roasters.com/all-things-coffee-1/f/green-coffee-processing-can-make-a-difference-1","html_content":"

Green coffee processing refers to how the coffee \"seed\" is removed from the fruit (the cherry). Because the bean sits in contact with the fruit's sugars and yeasts during this stage, the method chosen has a massive impac...

","url":"https://1951roasters.com/all-things-coffee-1/f/green-coffee-processing-can-make-a-difference-1","title":"Green Coffee Processing can make a difference!","summary":"Green coffee processing refers to how the coffee \"seed\" is removed from the fruit (the cherry). Because the bean sits in contact with the fruit's sugars and yeasts during this stage, the method chosen has a massive impac...","date_modified":"2026-03-17T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://1951roasters.com/all-things-coffee-1/f/acidity-a-confusing-aspect-of-coffee","html_content":"

In the world of specialty coffee, acidity is not a measure of how \"acidic\" the liquid is on a chemical pH scale (though coffee is naturally acidic). Instead, it refers to a specific flavor sensation—a bright, pleasant dr...

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When we talk about \"flavor notes\" in coffee, we are describing the flavor—the combination of what your tongue tastes (sweet, sour, bitter) and what your nose smells (aroma).

","url":"https://1951roasters.com/all-things-coffee-1/f/coffee-flavorswhat-am-i-tasting-and-smelling","title":"Coffee Flavors...what am I tasting and smelling?","summary":"When we talk about \"flavor notes\" in coffee, we are describing the flavor—the combination of what your tongue tastes (sweet, sour, bitter) and what your nose smells (aroma).","date_modified":"2026-03-02T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://1951roasters.com/all-things-coffee-1/f/tastes-associated-with-coffee","html_content":"

While \"flavor notes\" (like blueberry or caramel) are about what you smell, taste profiles refer to the five basic sensations detected by your taste buds. In coffee, the goal is a \"dynamic balance\"—where these tastes work...

","url":"https://1951roasters.com/all-things-coffee-1/f/tastes-associated-with-coffee","title":"\"Tastes\" associated with Coffee","summary":"While \"flavor notes\" (like blueberry or caramel) are about what you smell, taste profiles refer to the five basic sensations detected by your taste buds. In coffee, the goal is a \"dynamic balance\"—where these tastes work...","date_modified":"2026-02-25T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://1951roasters.com/all-things-coffee-1/f/does-brew-time-make-a-difference","html_content":"

Brew time is the \"final gatekeeper\" of flavor. It represents the total duration that water is in contact with the coffee grounds, and it dictates which specific chemical compounds make it into your cup.

","url":"https://1951roasters.com/all-things-coffee-1/f/does-brew-time-make-a-difference","title":"Does brew time make a difference?","summary":"Brew time is the \"final gatekeeper\" of flavor. It represents the total duration that water is in contact with the coffee grounds, and it dictates which specific chemical compounds make it into your cup.","date_modified":"2026-02-20T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://1951roasters.com/all-things-coffee-1/f/how-much-coffee-and-how-much-water","html_content":"

The coffee-to-water ratio is your blueprint for strength and intensity. It dictates the \"Total Dissolved Solids\" (TDS) in your cup, balancing the concentrated flavors of the bean with the clarity provided by the water.

","url":"https://1951roasters.com/all-things-coffee-1/f/how-much-coffee-and-how-much-water","title":"How much coffee and how much water?","summary":"The coffee-to-water ratio is your blueprint for strength and intensity. It dictates the \"Total Dissolved Solids\" (TDS) in your cup, balancing the concentrated flavors of the bean with the clarity provided by the water.","date_modified":"2026-02-16T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://1951roasters.com/all-things-coffee-1/f/does-water-temperature-make-a-difference","html_content":"

Water temperature is one of the \"big three\" variables in coffee brewing (alongside grind size and time). It serves as the energy source for the chemical reaction that pulls flavor out of the beans.

","url":"https://1951roasters.com/all-things-coffee-1/f/does-water-temperature-make-a-difference","title":"Does brew water temperature make a difference?","summary":"Water temperature is one of the \"big three\" variables in coffee brewing (alongside grind size and time). It serves as the energy source for the chemical reaction that pulls flavor out of the beans.","date_modified":"2026-02-12T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://1951roasters.com/all-things-coffee-1/f/does-grind-size-make-a-difference","html_content":"

Grind size is perhaps the most important variable you can control because it dictates extraction speed—how quickly the water pulls flavor out of the beans.

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In the coffee industry, the distinction between Specialty and Commoditycoffee is similar to the difference between a small-batch estate wine and a jug of table wine. It is a distinction based on a rigorous 100-point gr...

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Freshness & Bean Quality:  Using freshly roasted, high-quality (specialty) coffee beans is paramount. Beans should ideally be used within 2–4 weeks of the \"roasted on\" date.

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To understand the differences in brewing methods, it helps to categorize them by how the water interacts with the grounds. Each category highlights different aspects of the coffee bean—from delicate floral notes to heavy...

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Each coffee-growing region has a \"signature\" that is shaped by its geography, soil, and traditional processing methods. Here is an overview of the classic flavor profiles for these five iconic coffee origins.

","url":"https://1951roasters.com/all-things-coffee-1/f/coffee-characteristics-by-region","title":"Coffee Characteristics by Region","summary":"Each coffee-growing region has a \"signature\" that is shaped by its geography, soil, and traditional processing methods. Here is an overview of the classic flavor profiles for these five iconic coffee origins.","date_modified":"2026-01-20T17:15:56Z"}]}