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Exploring the craft, culture, and community of coffee. From bean to cup, every story matters.
Everyone on the Northern Front team drinks coffee differently. Here is how each of us makes our first cup and what beans we reach for when the alarm goes off.
Coffee stales faster than most people realize. Proper storage extends the window of peak flavour from days to weeks. Here is what works and what does not.
Single-origin purists dismiss blends as compromise coffee. They are wrong. Blending is a skill, and a good blend can do things no single origin can.
What actually happens inside a coffee bean during roasting? From first crack to second crack, here is the chemistry and the flavour at each stage.
New year, new harvests. Here is a preview of the green coffee we have secured for 2026 and what we are most looking forward to roasting.
Not sure what to get the coffee person in your life? Here are our picks at every price point, from stocking stuffers to serious equipment.
The French press is the most forgiving, most consistent, and most underappreciated brewing method in specialty coffee. It makes a rich, full-bodied cup with almost no technique required.
Coffee is 98% water. If your water tastes bad, your coffee tastes bad. Here is what you need to know about water chemistry, and the simplest fix that costs almost nothing.
Home roasting is easier than you think and cheaper than you would expect. All you need is a heat source, green beans, and the willingness to make some smoke. Here is how to start.
Decaf has a bad reputation, and most of it is outdated. Modern decaffeination produces excellent coffee. Here are six myths that need to go away.