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adam walsh making a pour-over

How to Make a Pour-Over

Master Roaster Adam Walsh Reveals His Secret to Perfect Pour Over Coffee! 23 Grams of coffee 350 grams of water 45 second pre-infusion using 50 grams water 3:30 – 4:00 total combined pre-infusion & brew time. Serving Size: 1 cup What you'll need:-Scale-Timer-Cup-Chosen Brewing Device: Hario V60/ Kalita Wave/ Bee House Dripper-Filter-Kettle with slow pouring spout & 208 degree hot water-GrinderSet up: Position the cup and brew device on the scale. Fold the seam of the filter. Position filter evenly on device. Wet the filter using the kettle and hot water to rinse filter and pre-heat the cup and brew device....

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A Guide to Coffee Review: Can you Trust their Scores? - Utopian Coffee

A Guide to Coffee Review: Can you Trust their Scores?

What is Coffee Review? CoffeeReview.com is a renowned platform in the world of coffee evaluation, providing objective and insightful reviews of specialty coffees.  Kenneth Davids, a veteran in the coffee industry, founded Coffee Review, which has earned the trust of both coffee enthusiasts and professionals alike. In this blog post, we'll explore how Coffee Review evaluates the quality of specialty coffees, including its standards, methods, and significance. What are Coffee Review’s Standards When it Comes to Specialty Coffee?  How does Coffee Review Evaluate and Score Coffee? Why is Coffee Review the Benchmark for Evaluating Specialty Coffee? What are Coffee Review’s Standards...

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Brendon Maxwell
A Coffee Grower by Any Other Name... - Utopian Coffee

A Coffee Grower by Any Other Name...

Welcome to the Oaxacan journal series with our founder, Brendon! He has been living in Oaxaca, Mexico the past couple of months to learn more about the exporting process in coffee growing regions.  When I was young, and even in the recent past, people would regularly call me "Brandon". I didn't typically correct them as it was generally a one-time interaction, but it always bothered me a bit because it felt like they didn't know me. I'm certain that it was an honest mistake. They weren't trying to be disrespectful or careless, but it did create a bit of a...

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Nathan Diehl
Meet the Master Roasters Behind Utopian Coffee - Utopian Coffee

Meet the Master Roasters Behind Utopian Coffee

The Utopian Coffee experience is on the brink of transformation. With Nick and Adam at the helm of the coffee program, we're ready for a new chapter unfold—one that promises to elevate your specialty coffee experience in ways that push boundaries, explore uncharted territories, and innovate—all to bring you an experience that’s exceptional in every sip.  Meet Nick Berardi, the 2022 U.S. Roaster Champion. His skill and artistry beautifully aligns with our relentless pursuit of exceptional coffee. His commitment to equitable relationships and sustainability mirrors our own values. Nick's barista and culinary experience play a significant role in curating coffee offerings. He...

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