The Journal

Notes from the bar and the bench.

Brewing guides, origin stories, and the occasional opinion. Updated when we have something to say.

Pour-over at home, without the fuss

March 12, 2025

Pour-over at home, without the fuss

You don't need a $400 grinder. You need 22 grams of coffee, 360 grams of water, and a timer. Here's the recipe we teach.

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Why we roast our Ethiopians light

February 4, 2025

Why we roast our Ethiopians light

A short defense of bright, tea-like coffee — and a longer explanation of what happens to a Yirgacheffe bean past first crack.

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The Huila Pink Bourbon is here

January 18, 2025

The Huila Pink Bourbon is here

We've been waiting nine months for this small lot from southern Colombia. A note on the farm, the cultivar, and how we're brewing it.

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Milk matters more than you think

November 22, 2024

Milk matters more than you think

A barista's case for paying attention to the dairy you steam. Plus a side-by-side of four local milks in a six-ounce cappuccino.

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