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One of the oldest and most popular ways of brewing coffee at home is with a French Press, for full immersion coffee brewing. The French Press is very accessible and doesn’t require much equipment or expertise to execute well. When...
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1. HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST: Mentally show up before anyone walks through the door. Sometimes you gotta shift your perspective and remind yourself that these are GUESTS at your home away from home rather than customers coming in for their...
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Let’s go back to the beginning. Before we talk about why, we have to talk about what. You may be asking, “What is single origin coffee, and how is it different than a blend?” Well, we’re glad you asked. Single...
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What does it mean to be a barista at Indie Coffee Roasters? Being a barista at ICR simply means being yourself. Personally, I come from a corporate environment where I was never encouraged to embrace my creative endeavors. ICR is...
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Let’s be honest– sometimes, non-dairy milk sucks. We try to bargain with ourselves, saying we like one alternative more than the other, but the truth is many of us are still not in love with our options. As a coffee-lover with...
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