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Experiment and Explore Coffee: The Depths
It seems my ability to write and publish here once a week has come to a halt. Recently it's been more like once every two or three weeks. This is due to an odd feeling I only recently identified, a feeling that is the opposite of what I expected. The more I learn...
Summer Barista Sins: 5 Mistakes I Made As A New Barista
Having been a barista at Yellow House Coffee now for close to ten weeks, I've committed my share of barista sins. Though most were fairly innocent and understandable for a half-trained barista, some of them were just downright stupid. For your enjoyment and my future...
A Third Crack at Home Roasting
I'm determined to be able to produce consistently enjoyable coffee using my home roaster, a West Bend Poppery. I didn't have great success with my first attempt, but the results were satisfying, because, of course, it was only my first attempt. Round 2 wasn't all that...
My First Week As A Barista At Yellow House Coffee
As many of you saw on Twitter (follow me!), I recently was given a job at a local coffee shop, Yellow House Coffee. The shop isn't grand in size, but the quality of the coffee and the community make up for that in a heartbeat. Yellow House opened almost a year ago in...
Experiment and Explore Coffee: The Advanced Basics
I approach coffee in a way most haven't yet realized is possible: with excitement and eagerness. With eyes opened to a whole world of flavors, brewing methods, and people, how could I not be excited? The thrill of trying a new coffee (currently drinking a Geisha from...

Garrett Oden
Coffee Industry Writer
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Experiment and Explore Coffee: The Depths
It seems my ability to write and publish here once a week has come to a halt. Recently it's been more like once every two or three weeks. This is due to an...

Summer Barista Sins: 5 Mistakes I Made As A New Barista
Having been a barista at Yellow House Coffee now for close to ten weeks, I've committed my share of barista sins. Though most were fairly innocent and...

A Third Crack at Home Roasting
I'm determined to be able to produce consistently enjoyable coffee using my home roaster, a West Bend Poppery. I didn't have great success with my first...