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Espresso: A Starter Primer

You have your equipment; it’s set up and you‘ve tried to make an espresso. But it doesn’t look or taste anything like that beautiful shot you had in a café. What are the steps to prepare that perfect shot? Patience, persistence, and practice. Espresso is a very personal experience. Whether

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Espresso – Our Finicky Friend (Part 1)

Let’s start with a quick definition of espresso. Espresso is a small, dense coffee beverage that is made by forcing hot water (195° F to 205°F) through finely ground coffee at approximately 130 PSI. So, what is this elusive beverage? Precisely what this definition says, yet there is so much

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Why is Wood-Fire Roasted Coffee Company Different?

By Natasha Bourlin, Passport and Plume Over the past 23 years, Owner/Roaster of Wood-Fire Roasted Coffee Company Tim Curry has refined his roasting skills seeking coffee excellence. Of the 50 coffee-exporting countries worldwide, Tim has experimented with roasting coffees from 31, delving into the bean’s flavor profiles from each region…and

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We love coffee. Like, really love coffee.

A contributive piece by Natasha Bourlin of Passport and Plume You too? What a coinkidink! Over the two decades since Wood-Fire Roasted Coffee Company Owner/Roaster Tim Curry began experimenting with roasting green coffees on his stove, he’s learned a few things. Oh yes, there was much trial and error. But

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A Moment to Reflect

Recently, I’ve been reviewing some of our past blog posts. Coffee lovers can learn much from the info in there, each telling a wonderful story specific to its individual theme. Reading through randomly selected content, I felt a quiet satisfaction with the messages being portrayed, as well as the over-arching

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How to Gift Coffee Based on Personality

Coffee is always the perfect gift (we think, at least). As we head into the holiday giving season, get your loved ones something personalized and delicious from our roastery. We want to help make finding the perfect present easier for you this year. Here’s our personality-based coffee gifting guide to

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The Value of Coffee?

Over the course of the last 21 years, I have seen quite a bit of exciting and intriguing things in the coffee world. I’ve tried some stellar coffees and even roasted some of the best. What many people don’t realize is the cost of some of the world’s most expensive

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Get Your Grind On

As the day begins, to many, the first thought is “COFFEE.” We look forward to that sweet, steaming nectar for an extra little push. It’s that first sip of delicious coffee that can set the tone for your entire day. It’s a beautiful daily ritual. In a world of inconsistencies,

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Maybe It’s New?

There are very creative forces at work within the coffee community. With the goals of maintaining and improving the quality of Specialty Arabica coffees while ensuring yields and prices that are both worthwhile and sustainable, these innovators are looking for solutions. Additionally, many within the community are looking for new

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