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Kalita 155 Brew Guide

Brewing great a great one cup pour over with the Kalita 155!
by Matt McLaughlin on January 06, 2023
Brewing Ethiopian Natural

Brewing Ethiopian Natural

This coffee has the potential to be used in a variety of ways but the best brewing options are immersion brewing (Hario Switch, French Press) or Pour Over (V60, Kalita Wave.)
by Matt McLaughlin on May 18, 2022
5 Tips for Brewing Great Coffee This Summer

5 Tips for Brewing Great Coffee This Summer

If you want to slow down your caffeine consumption this summer, this is where you stop reading. Just kidding, if you’re here it likely means you’re looking to do the opposite of that! Starved Rock Coffee is here to help. Let’s make this summer a hot coffee summer. (Or an iced coffee summer, but that doesn’t have the same kick.) I’ve got five tips for you to help make this happen.
by Matt McLaughlin on May 18, 2022
Brewing French Canyon Espresso Blend

Brewing French Canyon Espresso Blend

At SRCC, we serve a number of coffee options including both blends and single-origins. We’re proud of every single coffee we roast and believe that each one has the potential to thrive in any brewing method. We designate the French Canyon (FC) blend as our “espresso” blend, even though any of our coffees can be used to brew espresso. (A common misconception is that certain types of coffees are “espresso beans.” Espresso is the brewing method of using about nine bars of pressure to push a small amount of water quickly through a bed of coffee to make a small, compact, highly flavorful coffee beverage ideally mixed with steam milk. Any type of coffee can be used in this brewing method.) In most contexts, espresso needs to have a low level of acidity, strong chocolate and nutty notes, and a full body. Our French Canyon blend meets these needs with excellence and consistency. 
by Matt McLaughlin on May 18, 2022
Brewing The Rock House Blend

Brewing The Rock House Blend

When looking for a staple coffee to serve as a consistent drip, it’s important to look for something balanced, sweet, and chocolatey. Ideally, drip coffee should be balanced enough for black coffee lovers to enjoy and for others to be able to add milk and sugar and still enjoy. The Rock meets these needs with a consistent, balanced cup full of chocolatey sweetness and enough brightness to round out the experience. 
by Matt McLaughlin on May 18, 2022
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