Tips & guides

Practical advice from our workshop — choosing mattresses and protectors, caring for them, and getting the most from your home.

2025-05-09

Behind the bean: our direct-trade Ethiopia Yirgacheffe

A look at the washing station and smallholder farmers behind our best-selling light roast, and why we've bought this same lot for three seasons running.

2025-04-18

A beginner's guide to pour-over brewing

Four things that matter more than any fancy gadget: grind size, water temperature, pour speed and a kitchen scale. Here's how to get a great cup on your first try.

2025-03-22

What is light roast, really? Origin notes explained

Light roast isn't 'weaker' coffee — it's less roasted, which means more of the bean's own character survives. Here's what that actually tastes like.