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Sumiyaki Coffee: Roasting Powered by Charcoal

Charcoal-roasted coffee takes smoky tasting notes literally. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Japanese Coffee Co. Many coffee lovers have preferences for fruit, acidity, and brightness in their daily brews, but there are […]

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Queer Wave Coffee Is Back!

Queer-ing the roasting process with Cheyenne Xochitl Love. BY MARK VAN STREEFKERKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Cheyenne Xochitl Love Queer Wave Coffee (QWC) was a movement founded around the start of 2018 by […]

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10 Minutes With Rob Rodriguez

The Boston-based roaster reveals his latest offering for the subscription service the Matchbook Coffee Project. BY MARK VAN STREEFKERKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Kristina Jackson When Rob Rodriguez was a barista, his favorite task […]