Coffee Talk

From the latest java innovations to the roasters we can’t wait to tell our friends about, this is a one-stop shop (or in this case, café) for coffee enthusiasts. Welcome to the blog.

Coffee Talk

The ESPRO Coffee Lover’s Gift Guide: 2020 Holiday Edition
  Coffee and holiday gifts always go hand-in-hand. The nights get longer, the cold weather arrives, and a hot cup of coffee hits the spot just right—no wonder coffee gifts are so popular! But with so many types of coffee...
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What Sets ESPRO Bloom Pour Over Coffee Brewer Apart?
Change the Way You Coffee! At ESPRO we push ourselves to solve real problems. In the case of the BLOOM Pour Over Coffee Brewer, we know existing pour overs are slow and hard to master. So, we set out to...
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Twelve Drinks of December: Drink Six
12 Drinks of December   We’re teaming up with some of our friends in coffee, cooking, and spirits to bring you 12 different holiday coffee recipes using our products!   Drink Six: Cold Brew Martino   Mayne Marketing recreated a Seedlip...
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The Secret to Coffee Plungers: How to Use One and Why They are a Cult Classic
  There are hundreds of types of coffee makers in the world, but all of them come second to the humble coffee plunger when it comes to simplicity, romance, and nostalgia. This deceptively simple coffee brewer has completely transformed the...
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Roaster Spotlight: Mall Grab Coffee
In the spirit of #CoffeeTogether, we’re featuring some of our favorite coffee roasters so you know where to get exceptional coffee while you’re staying safe at home. Buy direct and consider leaving a virtual tip to help furloughed employees. Know...
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Bitter Coffee 101: Why It Happens (+3 Ways To Fix It)
  Ask any non-coffee drinker why they don’t enjoy coffee and you’ll get the same response: “It’s too bitter!” But it’s not a complaint only of the uninitiated—even coffee connoisseurs complain about bitter notes in coffee from time to time....
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Twelve Drinks of December: Drink Eight
12 Drinks of December We’re teaming up with some of our friends in coffee, cooking, and spirits to bring you 12 different holiday coffee recipes using our products! Drink Eight: Spiked Hazelnut Affogato Tipsy Scoop's founder, Melissa Tavss, has created an incredible...
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Daylight Savings Time: Should You Alter Your Coffee Routine?
Love it or hate it, daylight savings time is here once again. And as we all know, it’s going to mess with us in some weird ways.  Showing up to meetings at the wrong time. Looking outside and thinking, “dark...
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The Definitive List of Every Type of Coffee
  Have you seen the ever-expanding drink list at your favorite coffee shop recently? Years ago there was really “just coffee”. But today, we’re witnessing a ton of creativity from baristas and coffee lovers. We’re also getting new access to...
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Battle of the Brews: Hot, Iced, and Cold Brew Coffee Explained
For centuries, coffee has been a hot drink—only a hot drink—and many people claim it should stay that way. But recent innovations in coffee brewing have helped us discover not one, but two ways to enjoy coffee cold without destroying...
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Twelve Drinks of December: Drink Seven
12 Drinks of December   We’re teaming up with some of our friends in coffee, cooking, and spirits to bring you 12 different holiday coffee recipes using our products!   Drink Seven: Merry and Bright   George Howell Coffee's Merry...
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Recipes for Hot and Cold Milk Infusions
We love being able to make smooth, grit-free coffee with the ESPRO Press. The patented double micro-filters do an incredible job of filtering out those grinds from getting into your cup of delicious coffee. But this product doesn’t stop at...
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Coffee Flavor 101: How to Taste Your Brew Like the Pros for Max Enjoyment
We bet you can remember the last time you looked at the flavor notes on a bag of coffee beans and thought to yourself: “Wait… what? It’s just coffee!” Tastes like apple butter, ganache, and freshly-picked dandelions. Coffee tasting notes...
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Twelve Drinks of December: Drink Twelve
12 Drinks of December   We’re teaming up with some of our friends in coffee, cooking, and spirits to bring you 12 different holiday coffee recipes using our products!   Drink Twelve: Gingerbread Coffee   On the final day of...
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A Coffee Lovers Guide to Summer
Some people say summer is the worst time to drink coffee—mostly people with inefficient air conditioners. But we say summer is a uniquely special time for coffee lovers. Just like with autumn, winter, and spring, there’s a whole summer coffee...
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Should You Use Filtered Water To Make Coffee?
Something shocking happens when you first start brewing specialty coffee at home. But don’t worry! It’s happened to all of us. You stumble upon a delightful little coffee shop and fall in love with their coffee. So, you buy a...
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Twelve Drinks of December: Drink Five
12 Drinks of December   We’re teaming up with some of our friends in coffee, cooking, and spirits to bring you 12 different holiday coffee recipes using our products!   Drink Five: Wisconsin Winter Coffee!   Jessica Sheridan, Stone Creek Coffee's...
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Sour Coffee 101: Why It Happens (+3 Ways To Fix It)
  Coffee is a deceptively complex drink. One wrong move and your cup transforms from an enjoyable, smooth brew to a mouth-puckering sour coffee. Don’t worry. It happens to everyone. You’ve suffered through sour coffee at diners, gas stations, or...
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Roaster Spotlight: Methodical Coffee
In the spirit of #CoffeeTogether, we’re featuring some of our favorite coffee roasters so you know where to get exceptional coffee while you’re staying safe at home. Buy direct and consider leaving a virtual tip to help furloughed employees. Know...
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Roaster Spotlight: Civilized Coffee
In the spirit of #CoffeeTogether, we’re featuring some of our favorite coffee roasters so you know where to get exceptional coffee while you’re staying safe at home. Buy direct and consider leaving a virtual tip to help furloughed employees. Know...
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Twelve Drinks of December: Drink Eleven
12 Drinks of December   We’re teaming up with some of our friends in coffee, cooking, and spirits to bring you 12 different holiday coffee recipes using our products!   Drink Eleven: Spiked Winter Mulled Coffee   Will Pitts, Owner...
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