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A 2012 “Roast” magazine survey found only 13 percent of professional roasters were women. It’s no surprise that coffee roasting can feel like a boys’ club given that imbalance, which is why Coffee Kind wanted to take the opportunity to raise...

Four cold coffee drinks worth making this summer: cold brew concentrate over ice, Vietnamese iced coffee, espresso tonic, and a frozen mocha blended drink. Each one uses Blackout dark roast as the base. Full recipes, ratios, and what makes each cold coffee drink different from the others.

5 original recipes using coffee as an ingredient. From coffee-rubbed steak to espresso brownies, each recipe uses Blackout Coffee for bold, layered flavor.

As much as we don’t want to admit it, summer is coming to an end and fall is creeping up faster than we think. With every seasonal change comes a new round of coffee drinks to try, but let’s not...

Every coffee roaster makes 4 decisions that determine what ends up in your cup: which green coffee to source, what roast profile to run, how fresh to ship, and what flavor goal to target. This is how Blackout Coffee approaches each of those decisions , and why they matter more than most buyers realize.

Dark roast coffee is defined by what happens past first crack: oils migrate to the surface, roast character becomes dominant, and acidity drops. This guide covers what dark roast coffee actually is, how Blackout's Brewtal Awakening was built, and how our three-roast lineup , dark, medium, and light , covers every brew method and preference.

The Espro Travel Press is for people who love coffee and tea, and want to take it with them anywhere. Whether you're crossing the Amazon, or just trying to commute across an urban jungle. It’s designed so you can brew...

The new kid on the block in the iced coffee community is cold brew coffee, and it is stirring up a lot of commotion recently. People love this stronger, more flavorful version of iced coffee, and they also love that...

 Not every coffee roaster is equal. Here are 7 things that separate quality specialty roasters from the rest, from roast dates to sourcing transparency.

Spring just doesn’t feel right without a warm cup of coffee to greet you every morning, but many of you are probably starting to realize that it’s taking a serious toll on your wallet. This Spring, become a home barista...

When we sat down with Philip Brown, owner and head roaster of Perc Coffee, his enthusiasm about coffee was evident right off the bat. Before we could even get any questions out, Philip unloaded so much of his excitement about...

How to clean every type of coffee maker. Step-by-step instructions for drip machines, French press, pour-over, AeroPress, espresso machines, and pod brewers.

Postfly is the one-stop-shop, wonder emporium of fly fishing. Avid fly fishing enthusiasts don’t have to waste the time or money on subpar tackle anymore – it can simply be delivered monthly to their front door. How does it work?...

Inside three Colombia coffee farms in the Huila region. Meet the growers behind the beans, from a 91-year-old producer to steep hillside harvests.

What does specialty grade coffee mean? Learn the SCA scoring system, how beans are graded, what separates specialty from commodity, and why the score matters.

At first, you might think that using a scale to measure out your coffee beans each day is a tedious and time-consuming process. However, incorporating a scale into your regular routine will actually cut down the time it takes you...

Getting started with your espresso machine or a seasoned pro. Chef Steps offers some great advice with their Espresso Theory video.

Black Tap hit the coffee scene with their shop in historic Charleston, SC in 2012. Since then they've elevated the level of coffee in this wonderful city and have recently began roasting their own selections. They were named one of the...

Great roasting is not just time and temperature. It is development, balance, and a direct relationship with the people who grow the coffee. Here is what separates serious roasters from everyone else.

Auto-drip coffee is always a fan favorite as far as brewing methods go. In general, drip coffee produces coffee with a lighter mouthfeel and brighter, floral flavors, and the benefits of auto-drippers compared to manual drippers are numerous. Auto-drippers provide...

How to store coffee beans for maximum freshness. Covers containers, enemies of freshness, the freezer myth, and how to tell when beans have gone stale.