Check out our legacy blog posts

Sagebrush coffee has been known for our coffee education for over a decade. We used to showcase this with a traditional blog, writing articles constantly.

In our latest iteration of our website we have created an extensive education al portal with specific intentional articles showcasing what we learn at origin with the the coffee community at large.

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Legacy Blog Articles

Sagebrush Coffee Education

August 25, 2020
by Zoe Maiden

How to Pick the Best Grinder for Your Brewing Style

Many coffee drinkers fail at making an exceptional cup because they do not use a sufficient grinder. The grind type determines how quickly the water passes over the grounds, and different brewing systems require a specific grind. For example,...

August 14, 2020
by Jonathan Kellso

How to Brew With the Chemex

The Chemex is an incredibly unique and beautiful brewer and has been amongst the manual brewer "great's" for upwards of 80 years. Its sleek design and consistently complex profile outputs make it easily one of our go-to brewers here at Sagebrush. You'll need...

August 4, 2020
by Jonathan Kellso

How to Brew with the French Press

If you're looking at taking your coffee-hobby to the next step, you should seriously consider (if you haven't already) transitioning to a manual brew method. upgrading away from an automatic brewer gives you complete control over the taste of your...

June 25, 2020
by Matthew Kellso

What's The Difference Between A Chemex & A V60 Pour Over

Here at Sagebrush Coffee, we have never been shy about our love for the Chemex coffee brewer. We love to help our customers make the best possible cup of coffee (starting with the beans, of course!), and answering questions...

September 7, 2018
by Jenna Kellso

The Chemex Coffee Brewer Will Bring You A Bright, Perfect Cup

As I have spent the last month learning about African coffee, I wanted to find a way to finish the series by highlighting what is excellent and unique about African coffee. While there is, of course, much variety within...

What is Cold Brew Coffee at Sagebrush Coffee?

July 20, 2018
by Matthew Kellso

What is Cold Brew & Why is it the Buzz of the Coffee World?

Many people believe that the only way to enjoy a cold cup of coffee is adding ice to brewed coffee or purchasing a blended beverage from a coffee chain. Although those are both legitimate options, there is another method that...

July 26, 2014
by Matthew Kellso

How I Enjoy Coffee When It Is This Hot Out.

113 Degrees... Seriously? I've lived in Arizona for going on 27 years now, and every year there is a week that I wonder why I live here and how I could make it through another year. This week may not have...

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The Coffee Journey

Explore all that goes into your morning cup

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Variety

Coffee Varieties Guide

Like apples, coffee has thousands of varieties with unique flavors. Explore Arabica cultivars from Gesha to Bourbon and how genetics shape your perfect cup.

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Origin

Coffee Terroir Guide

Origin is one of three pillars determining coffee's taste, alongside roasting and brewing. From variety selection to elevation, processing to country culture, every decision at origin shapes your cup. Here's how terroir transforms seeds into distinctive flavors.

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Processing

Coffee Processing Guide

How specialty coffee goes from cherry to green bean—hand-picking, sorting, fighting pests and disease, and the processing methods that shape flavor.

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Roast

Coffee Roasting Overview

Coffee roasting isn't just about turning beans brown—it's a complex process of chemistry, timing, and heat that creates over 800 flavor compounds from a simple green seed. Understanding this transformation reveals why your morning cup tastes the way it does.

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