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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

A Case for Coffee | How Coffee Can Be Good for You
  • by Karla Walker

A Case for Coffee | How Coffee Can Be Good for You

For as long as I can remember, coffee has had a bad reputation. Its negative reputation ranged from possible cancer-causing to stunting growth. I've had moments when I have thought, if I hadn't started drinking coffee so young, maybe I'd be taller. Or, is it possible that I would be just as short as I am regardless of how much coffee I drank? I didn't think I would ever know. Today, with scientific advancements and studies performed, we can conclusively know the effects of coffee. As it turns out, it's not as bad as I thought. Coffee can be good for you!

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Why Should You Care About the Water in Your Coffee?
  • by Karla Walker

Why Should You Care About the Water in Your Coffee?

We can all agree that water is important. We can’t live without it. Have you thought about how your water affects your coffee? If you’re a serious coffee drinker, I am sure you have. Taste is significant to me, especially...

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Coffee Fermentation | Enhancing Flavor with Intentional Fermentation
  • by Karla Walker

Coffee Fermentation | Enhancing Flavor with Intentional Fermentation

Fermentation isn’t a new idea, as familiar things like wine, beer, and kombucha undergo fermentation. Did you know that some coffees go through fermentation as well to enhance their flavor? You may be asking yourself what the benefits and differences...

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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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The Coffee Region Debate | Yirgacheffe vs. Sidama
  • by Karla Walker

The Coffee Region Debate | Yirgacheffe vs. Sidama

     The differentiating characteristic of African coffee is usually its fruity and bright flavor. The contrast between Latin American and African coffee is stark. But what makes African coffee even more interesting is that there can be a big...

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Treat Yourself to Delicious Halloween Coffee
  • by Karla Walker

Treat Yourself to Delicious Halloween Coffee

Candy and treats are always associated with Halloween, but I think that coffee can be a great addition to your Halloween festivities. There are so many ways to drink coffee, and since great quality coffee is readily available, enjoying a...

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What Are Coffee Competitions & Why Are They Important?
  • by Karla Walker

What Are Coffee Competitions & Why Are They Important?

If you were a coffee farmer back in the 80s and 90s and produced high-quality coffee, there were very few ways to market and tell people about how great your coffee was. There was no mechanism in place that would...

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Ethiopia's Recent Harvesting Report | Why Coffee is Their #1 Crop
  • by Karla Walker

Ethiopia's Recent Harvesting Report | Why Coffee is Their #1 Crop

     Ethiopia has become one the most popular coffee in the world. Not only does it boast of being the origin of coffee, but now it has grown to unprecedented levels. It has been a long road for Ethiopian...

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Get to Know the Altieri Farm, Our Direct Supplier of Panama Coffee
  • by Karla Walker

Get to Know the Altieri Farm, Our Direct Supplier of Panama Coffee

One of our biggest goals at Sagebrush Coffee is to showcase the work of our producers. We love building and growing direct relationships with the people that do the work of planting, growing, harvesting, and processing the coffee we love...

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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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