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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

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

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How the World Enjoys its Coffee | A Cultural Study
  • by Store Staff

How the World Enjoys its Coffee | A Cultural Study

It doesn’t matter who you are, these days everything that makes us different is magnified. I don’t want to talk about all of those things, because I prefer to think about the things that make people come together. It doesn’t...

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From Farm to Cup | Meet Finca Vista Hermosa
  • by Matthew Kellso

From Farm to Cup | Meet Finca Vista Hermosa

It was late at night when we pulled up to Finca Vista Hermosa, so it was pitch black out and we didn’t get to see the beautiful view. However, you never forget the first time you wake up on a coffee...

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A Story of the World's First Coffee Snob
  • by Karla Walker

A Story of the World's First Coffee Snob

The term coffee snob has been around for a while now. If you look up the word "snob" in the dictionary, one of the definitions is "a person who believes that their tastes in a particular area are superior to...

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Graphic says Coffee in Rwanda with a Rwandan country icon
  • 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...

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A Race Against Time | The Effects of Shortages in the Coffee Industry
  • by Karla Walker

A Race Against Time | The Effects of Shortages in the Coffee Industry

Shortage, it's the latest buzzword. Whether I'm reading the news or walking in the aisles at the grocery store, I see shortages everywhere. When something like the COVID-19 Pandemic, it doesn't just affect the local economy, it affects the entire world. Of course, coffee...

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Pacamara | A Variety Breakdown
  • by Karla Walker

Pacamara | A Variety Breakdown

To talk about Pacamara and appreciate it for all it offers, we need to take one step back and talk about different coffee varieties. A variety is a specific plant used to grow coffee which gives it its genetic makeup. The...

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Brazil | The World's Leading Coffee Producer
  • 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...

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Papua New Guinea | A Unique and Complex Origin
  • 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...

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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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