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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Sagebrush Coffee Education

May 28, 2023
by Kourtney Marie Camm

Panama | A Frontrunner in Specialty Coffee

I spent a few weeks in Panama (pa•nuh•maa) the summer before my senior year of high school. I was traveling with school and visited Gamboa, Bocas Del Torro, Panama City, and the Embera Drua Village. As a young girl...

October 30, 2022
by Store Staff

Timor | An Origin with Great Potential for Coffee’s Continued Future

When talking about Timor (tee•mor) coffee, there may be one of two things being referenced. The Timor Hybrid, which is a unique hybrid variety of coffee, or Timor-Leste, the country in which the Timor Hybrid was first discovered. About the...

Peach graphic with "Coffee in Honduras" in pink and black text.

October 11, 2022
by Matthew Kellso

Honduras | From Underdog to Central American Favorite

Honduras (haan•dur•uhs) has long been known as the underdog of the coffee community. Historically, Honduran coffee beans were known to be mild and mediocre, which made them the perfect base for coffee blends. Now, Honduras is the leading producer of coffee in...

Graphic says Coffee in Rwanda with a Rwandan country icon

July 30, 2022
by Jonathan Kellso

Rwanda | A Story of the Greatest Coffee Comeback

Although only 60 years old, Rwanda (ruh•waan•duh) has one of the richest and most distinguished histories of any country in the world. Its development into independence in 1962 sparked some of the most brutal years a country could experience. From...

May 15, 2022
by Karla Walker

Brazil | The World's Leading Coffee Producer

Coffee in Brazil: History, Geography, and a Song? Brazil (bruh•zil) has a long history of coffee production and blazing the trail for new and creative ways to enjoy coffee. It's the largest producer of coffee in the world, but just because...

May 1, 2022
by Karla Walker

Papua New Guinea | A Unique and Complex Origin

Papua New Guinea (paa•poo•uh nu gi•nee) takes the challenges of growing and selling coffee to a whole new level. Because of the country's remote nature and a handful of other variables, it is hard for producers to get their...

April 20, 2022
by Karla Walker

Tanzania | Breaking Coffee History Into Three Major Eras

You can break down the history of coffee in Tanzania (tan•zuh•nee•uh) into three eras, their ancient beginning, their period of colonization, and their current post-colonialization era. Each era has brought significant changes to coffee production. The current cultivating climate has...

April 23, 2021
by Karla Walker

Ecuador | A Small Country With Huge Potential in the Coffee World

Coffee was first grown in Ecuador (eh•kwuh•dor) back in 1860. Farmers established plantations in coastal areas to produce instant coffee. Coffee grown in this area today is still used for instant coffee because of the high demand locally in Ecuador, but...

March 1, 2021
by Karla Walker

Peru | Creating Coffee Co-Ops to Improve Quality and Help Farmers

Peru (pr•oo) started growing coffee in the 1700s. For much of the country's history, coffee was kept as a domestic product. But, in the early 1900s, foreign investments made it possible for Peru coffee growers to reach coffee drinkers beyond their...

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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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