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People often ask me: "Alan, what is Specialty Coffee culture to you?"  For me, it has never been just a simple drink or a quick morning habit. It is a culture. It is the result of a deep dedication to studying and understanding the endless world of coffee origins, which guides me in every choice I make for my shop. I’ve seen plenty of films and documentaries about coffee, but one in particular really stood out to me: the series "Would You Like a Cup of Coffee?" , directed by

Beyond the Ordinary: A Double-Fermented Bourbon Story Forget everything you know about Peruvian coffee. Usually, when we think of Peru, we think of chocolate, nuts, and a heavy body. But the Peru Cedarwood Specialty Coffee Valencia  is rewriting the rules at Finca Cedruyoc, located 1,850 meters high in the heart of Calca. This isn't just coffee; it’s a visionary experiment by Juan José Huillca. Through a meticulous 84-hour double fermentation, he has unlocked a vibrant, tropi

We spend a lot of time talking about origin, roast profiles, and grind size. But without the right water, even the best beans can't fully express their character. You’ve got the fresh specialty beans, the AEG Series 8000 is dialed in, and your puck prep is spot on. But there’s one thing we often forget: espresso is basically 98% water . If you’re brewing in Valencia , you know the struggle. Our tap water is a challenge for both flavor and machine longevity. It’s "liquid rock"

A clean and bright specialty espresso grown in the volcanic heart of Acatenango If you think you know Guatemalan coffee, think again. Forget the usual heavy, chocolatey cup you’re used to. This Guatemala Los Volcanoes  is here to break the rules. It’s an explosion of freshness and clarity that honestly caught me by surprise—and it’s exactly why it had to be part of the Uni.coffee  selection. High-altitude, volcanic-soil beans. You can see the precision of the roast in every s

Brewing Ethiopia Okoluu with AEG Series 8000 | Uni.coffee I’ve been dialing in  the AEG Series 8000 + Ethiopia Okoluu combination to find the right balance . This 87 SCA point Natural process bean from Guji is a fruit powerhouse. Having been roasted on December 22nd , it has now reached its peak maturity . While many people chase "young" roasts, specialty coffee like this often needs time to open up. The initial gases have finally settled, leaving room for a sophisticated, sy