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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

Hydro-Honey Processed Coffee | A Unique Hybrid Technique
  • by Karla Walker

Hydro-Honey Processed Coffee | A Unique Hybrid Technique

As the coffee industry evolves and new technologies are invented, producers are able to process their coffee in new, innovative ways. A new technique called the hydro-honey process combines the traditional washed, natural, and honey processes into one unique method. Before we dive into this contemporary...

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Honey Processed Coffee | Coffee's Sweetest Process
  • by Zoe Maiden

Honey Processed Coffee | Coffee's Sweetest Process

  Someone once said that "the best things in life never come easy." These words stand true for many things, including the coffee bean. Like wine, coffee has a variety of nuances when it comes to flavor, aroma, and body,...

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Washed, Dry, Natural, and Honey Process | Coffee Nerd Terminology
  • by Matthew Kellso

Washed, Dry, Natural, and Honey Process | Coffee Nerd Terminology

Coffee Processing To start a discussion on coffee processing, I have to start with the ten steps to take coffee from seed to a cup. When I first learned there were ten steps, I thought, "Grow, roast, grind, brew. What...

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Natural Processed Coffee | The Fruit-Forward Coffee Process
  • by Matthew Kellso

Natural Processed Coffee | The Fruit-Forward Coffee Process

I find it interesting how people connect to coffee. Some people just love coffees from a particular country. Some people ask me for a good coffee at a certain roast level. I've also heard a lot of requests for specific varieties...

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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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Brew

Coffee Brewing Basics

Everything that goes into great coffee comes down to the brew. Here's what matters most: grind size, water temperature, and brewing method.

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