For long time readers of the Compass, you might have guessed that we enjoy participating in every step of the coffee process, including roasting. After I began getting into iOS app development, I s
Month: April 2014
Todd Carmichael Reveals Mysterious New Brew Method
In one week international man of intrigue Todd Carmichael will compete in the US Brewer’s Cup, a competition that crowns the nation’s best brewer of black filter coffee. It’s fair
From Mexico to Brighton: Watch This Video about Small Batch Coffee Company
For American and Canadian coffee drinkers, Mexico is the closest place producing specialty coffee (Hawaii not withstanding). This is not so for Small Batch Coffee Company in Brighton, England- but
Gear Review: ThermoPop Thermometer
Isolating Variables I was recently chatting with a friend about some of the variables that go into brewing coffee. I started explaining the process of how I begin by weighing my coffee, then boili
Cafe Review: Bow Truss Coffee Roasters in Chicago
All Things Go at Bow Truss Coffee Roasters Chicago holds an important place in the history of American coffee. America’s Second City was the first place Starbucks expanded outside of the Paci