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.

read below to see our legacy articles or link here to our new learning portal.

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Legacy Blog Articles

Sagebrush Coffee Education

April 20, 2022
by Karla Walker

Tanzania | Breaking Coffee History Into Three Major Eras

You can break down the history of coffee in Tanzania (tan•zuh•nee•uh) into three eras, their ancient beginning, their period of colonization, and their current post-colonialization era. Each era has brought significant changes to coffee production. The current cultivating climate has...

April 1, 2022
by Jonathan Kellso

Our Origin Trip to Guatemala in Photos

If you've been keeping up with our blogs, you may already be aware that Matt and Jonathan took their first origin trip to Guatemala in early March of 2022. Not only did they take home a lot of new insight into...

March 25, 2022
by Jonathan Kellso

Breaking Down the Anatomy of a Coffee Cherry

When I visited Guatemala on an origin trip in early March of 2022, one of the most helpful educational takeaways came from simply being able to tangibly interact with the coffee cherry itself. Sure, I’ve seen millions of processed green...

March 23, 2022
by Karla Walker

Nature vs Coffee | How Natural Disasters Affect Coffee Production

Almost all coffee is grown in tropical areas with high elevations, and that makes it susceptible to the effects of natural disasters. When disaster hits, how do coffee farmers cope? How do they prepare? When natural disasters occur, they don’t just affect coffee production but...

March 19, 2022
by Matthew Kellso

Guatemala First Trip Impressions

Sagebrush Coffee officially started in November of 2012 as a hobby turned small business. Our idea at first was to roast and sell coffee online to support my coffee hobby. Quickly, that changed into a way to pay for an annual vacation...

Text of graphic for Sagebrush coffee educational blog saying "the pink bourbon variety"

March 16, 2022
by Karla Walker

Pink Bourbon | A Sturdier Bourbon with Amazing Potential

March 9, 2022
by Karla Walker

Ethiopia's Current Political Climate & Its Impact on Coffee

When I started writing this blog about Ethiopia, it was supposed to summarize the current political climate and how it might affect the 2022 coffee harvest. As I started to research and read about the recent events, however, it was clear...

February 23, 2022
by Karla Walker

Different & Delicious | Eight Peaberry Myths Explained

We have offered Peaberry coffees from various origins for a few years now. They are not always easy to find, but when we are able to get our hands on one, it quickly turns into a new favorite both in the shop...

January 20, 2022
by Jonathan Kellso

How to Get Better at Coffee | The Beauty of Improvement

In America, coffee has been an incredibly popular drink since the Revolution, but its influence never truly took storm to the general public until the time of the Civil War. With army camps scattered throughout the entire U.S. sipping on...

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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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