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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

May 1, 2019
by Zoe Maiden

When Swiss Water Decaf Coffee Looks Dark, It Doesn't Mean It's Dark Roasted

When Swiss Water Decaf Coffee Looks Dark, It Doesn't Mean It's Dark Roasted If you have ever ordered a Swiss Water Process Decaffeinated coffee from Sagebrush coffee, you might notice some distinct differences between it and any other...

March 15, 2019
by Zoe Maiden

Nicaragua | A Wide Variety of Coffee with a Challenging History

Beans from Nicaragua (ni•kr•aa•gwuh) are a rare offering here at Sagebrush, but when we do have them available they are always a special treat. Incredibly versatile in flavor, many Nicaraguan coffees are known to have a mild, fruity brightness while some...

February 14, 2019
by Zoe Maiden

The Decaf Process and How it Works

Decaffeinated coffees often get a bad rap, and for a while, we were those people that saw decaf coffee as lesser than the real deal, but we have realized now, after searching long and hard for quality decaf beans, that this...

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...

April 27, 2018
by Matthew Kellso

Sagebrush Coffee's On Demand Roast Day Shipping Explained

I'm sure that you've seen notes on our website about how 'We don't roast until you want it." or "Roasted Fresh After You Order", but have you thought about why and how we setup our business to do that? If...

April 20, 2017
by Matthew Kellso

Want To Know The Secret of Sagebrush Coffee? Fluid Bed Coffee Roasters

Have you ever heard of a fluid bed coffee roaster? How about a drum roaster? Do you remember the terms endothermic and exothermic reactions from chemistry/thermodynamics classes? If not, that's fine... I'll give you the highlights. At the highest level,...

February 9, 2017
by Matthew Kellso

Coffee Certifications & Sagebrush Coffee, Unraveling the Confusion

There are a bunch of certifications when it comes to coffee production. Today, I just want to look at four key ones. I've chosen these four because they are the most talked about and the only ones that we as a coffee business have paid attention to.

January 30, 2017
by Matthew Kellso

Cold Brew Coffee, Everything You Wanted To Know & Probably Something You Didn't

Cold Brew coffee; isn't that a new catchphrase? You hear it everywhere, and it has a bunch of definitions. I've seen Hario iced pour overs called cold brew (I call those iced coffees). I've seen some weird bottled drink that tastes...

January 11, 2017
by Matthew Kellso

Coffee Cupping | A Starter's Guide To Tasting A Cup Of Coffee

I'm going to start by saying, these couple of paragraphs are not going to give you nearly enough information about coffee cupping. I'm basically going to tell you some of what I use to make my images and descriptions.

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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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