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Journals Through Antigua: Exploring the Rich Culture of Guatemala - Utopian Coffee

Journals Through Antigua: Exploring the Rich Culture of Guatemala

Join Utopian Coffee’s founder, Brendon, as he reflects on the rich coffee culture of Guatemala through a journey in Antigua. Explore the vibrant streets, welcoming locals, and exceptional coffee farms that make Guatemalan coffee a true specialty. Join us in celebrating the unique blend of history, flavor, and sustainable practices that define Guatemalan coffee. My First Trip to GuatemalaThere is a reason why people study history. There is something important about the places we've been, the experiences we've had, and the people we have met along the way. As I reflect on the last decade of the work we've been...

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Level Up Your Brew: Stop Making These 10 Coffee Mistakes - Utopian Coffee

Level Up Your Brew: Stop Making These 10 Coffee Mistakes

Are you making crucial errors when brewing coffee at home? From using subpar beans to skimping on grounds, this post exposes 10 common mistakes that could be ruining your daily cup- and provides easy fixes for crafting a truly delicious brew.

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The Ultimate Guide on how to Make a Pour-Over - Utopian Coffee

The Ultimate Guide on how to Make a Pour-Over

Master Roaster Adam Walsh Reveals His Secret to Perfect Pour Over Coffee! Timing 45 second pre-infusion using 50 grams water 3:30 – 4:00 total combined pre-infusion & brew time Serving Size: 1 cup What you'll need: Scale Timer Cup Chosen Brewing Device: Hario V60/ Kalita Wave/ Bee House Dripper -Filter Kettle with slow pouring spout  Grinder 23 Grams of coffee 350 grams of water at 208 degrees Fahrenheit  Set up: Position the cup and brewing device (Kalita, Hario, etc) on the scale. Fold the seam of the filter. Position filter evenly on device. Wet the filter using the kettle and hot water to rinse...

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A Guide to Coffee Review: Can you Trust their Scores? - Utopian Coffee

A Guide to Coffee Review: Can you Trust their Scores?

What is Coffee Review? CoffeeReview.com is a renowned platform in the world of coffee evaluation, providing objective and insightful reviews of specialty coffees.  Kenneth Davids, a veteran in the coffee industry, founded Coffee Review, which has earned the trust of both coffee enthusiasts and professionals alike. In this blog post, we'll explore how Coffee Review evaluates the quality of specialty coffees, including its standards, methods, and significance. What are Coffee Review’s Standards When it Comes to Specialty Coffee?  How does Coffee Review Evaluate and Score Coffee? Why is Coffee Review the Benchmark for Evaluating Specialty Coffee? What are Coffee Review’s Standards...

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