If you have been following along with these conversations about David Solano’s coffees, we are now getting out of the head in the clouds, inspirational stuff, and getting more into the realm of wild, once in a lifetime; I’ve never tried anything like this before. This was the coffee that...
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Notes From the Buyer - David Solano - Washed Process
Following our last submission, talking about my history with David Solano, I wanted to write more in-depth about each offering in this Holiday Gift Box. I wanted to talk about the washed process coffee first, mainly because I feel like it will be the one that is most underrated in...
Notes From The Buyer - David Solano: Excellence in Exploration
David Solano: Excellence in Exploration I first learned of David Solano in 2021 when I was putting together a special release coffee for an old roasting operation. I reached out to a few different importers in search of a new coffee that would wow my customers. My friend Michael at...
Pre-Grind with Burr Grinder or Fresh with a Blade Grinder?
Online Sales & Marketing, Kendon Shaw and Head Roaster and Green Buyer, Dennis Peseau Is it better to pre-grind coffee beans ahead of time with a high-quality burr grinder or grind fresh at the moment of use with a blade grinder? You probably think we’ll say grind fresh unequivocally,...
Why Reverse Osmosis Water Won't Work for Brewing + Types of Coffee Roasts
Online Sales & Marketing, Kendon Shaw and Head Roaster and Green Buyer, Dennis Peseau Can I do anything else to optimize my coffee if I’m using reverse osmosis water and a Keurig? For those who don’t know, reverse osmosis is a process which removes dissolved solids (contaminants and minerals) from...