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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Sagebrush Coffee News

April 13, 2019
by Matthew Kellso

Sumatra is Back & We're All Glad

Last year, we experienced a significant decline in Sumatran offerings due to the excessive rain they experienced during their primary harvesting season. As you can imagine, it was quite the juggling act at the shop as some of our best-selling dark roast coffees came from Sumatra.

April 1, 2019
by Matthew Kellso

Introducing Our Brand New Chaff Collection on this 1st Day Of April!

Our first chaff available to consumers, priced at only $13 an ounce, features a blend of chaff sourced from 7 different coffees, each with different countries of origin.

January 24, 2019
by Zoe Maiden

Time to Make Room for More Coffee!

To make room in our inventory for more coffee we are promoting a sale on two coffees that are featured in our Balanced & Smooth Bundle. These two coffees are Brazil Fazenda Sertao and Burundi Kayanza Masha. Brazil is a...

November 15, 2017
by Matthew Kellso

5 Years of Sagebrush Coffee, A Love Letter

I asked Jenna, my wonderful wife and the glue that keeps Sagebrush Coffee together, to write a history of Sagebrush Coffee email to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. It's pretty long and very kind. Thank you Jenna for the great letter. You didn't...

April 27, 2017
by Matthew Kellso

Getting to Know Sagebrush, Episode #3 - Matt Kellso

Over the last several months we've sent out emails with a Q&A about my sister Zoë and my wife Jenna. It was fun to have them create & fill out the survey and I love that it helps you guys get to know...

January 15, 2017
by Matthew Kellso

Getting to Know Sagebrush, Episode #2 - Jenna Kellso

A couple of months ago, I sent out an email with a Q&A about my sister Zoë. It was fun to have her create & fill out the survey and I was delighted by how many responses I received in response....

January 5, 2017
by Matthew Kellso

Getting to Know Sagebrush, Episode #1 - Zoë Maiden

In late April, my mom and sister were in the shop graciously volunteering by stamping bags (did you know that every bag is hand-stamped, mostly by my mother?). I mentioned to my sister (Zoë) that I was looking to hire...

December 10, 2016
by Matthew Kellso

How Much Does A Bag Of Coffee Really Cost?

I understand that Sagebrush Coffee is not cheap. I realize that I pay more for unroasted beans than most people pay at a grocery store for their coffee. I know that this is a premium product and isn't priced for everyone.

August 10, 2016
by Matthew Kellso

From Crop To Shop To Cup | A Surprise Visitor At Sagebrush Coffee

Last Monday started off like most Mondays. With Sunday's off & busy weekend sales, they're typically a crazy day in the shop. This week I went in about 2 hours early and brewed a nice cup of our El Salvador La...

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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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