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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Education Portal

Legacy Blog Articles

Sagebrush Coffee Education

February 12, 2023
by Store Staff

Colombia Best Cup Trip | Noah's Perspective

As a coffee lover, barista, and one of Matt’s sons, it was just a matter of time before I was invited to go on an origin trip with my dad. When my dad was invited to go to Colombia and...

January 29, 2023
by Kourtney Marie Camm

Anaerobic Fermentation Explained

Anaerobic processed coffees have been gaining a lot of popularity lately, and it’s not hard to see why. We have talked about this unique processing method briefly before in our Coffee Fermentation blog but wanted to dive into it a...

January 15, 2023
by Kourtney Marie Camm

All the Buzz! | The Usage of Bees in Coffee Farming

When we think about coffee farming, we think about all of the hard work that goes into producing a cup of coffee. There is cultivating and planting coffee, caring for it as it grows, harvesting it, processing it, and then...

January 13, 2023
by Jonathan Kellso

An Intro to our Coffee Courses

If you’ve perused around our online store, or if you’re currently on this article, then you’ve probably noticed how many educational articles we offer here at Sagebrush. Dozens and dozens of posts about a plethora of coffee industry-oriented topics fill our...

December 30, 2022
by Matthew Kellso

Looking Back at 2022 and Forward to 2023

2022 is coming to a close which means it’s time for our annual “Looking Back and Looking Forward” blog. It’s always nice to reflect on another year of owning and running Sagebrush Coffee and to set goals for the year...

December 5, 2022
by Jonathan Kellso

What Counts as Splurging? A Case for Expensive Coffee

What’s the finest drink you’ve ever had? Maybe a hyper-expensive scotch comes to mind, or a delicious wine. Maybe it's a mixed drink, or a strange concoction. No matter what it may be, it’d be safe to assume that when...

November 18, 2022
by Matthew Kellso

Evolution of Sagebrush

I remember it like it was yesterday. It was October of 2012 and I had my plan to start Sagebrush Coffee. I think I had a name and rough plan at that point, but it was one of 30 different...

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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