The Metro-Blog

Decaf? Decaf?? Decaf??? WHY?? Hey, we all know that decaf has a terrible reputation. Journalists, line cooks, and Lorelai Gilmore would laugh you out of town for even considering the red-headed-step-son of the coffee industry. Buttttttt… (and we have to say it) – the older we get, the harder it can be to pound caffeine the way we used to. There are countless reasons, both m...

Welcome to Brew Diligence, our at-home coffee education series. Citrus is a great subject for at-home sensory exercises. All coffee has some level of acidity and tasting different citrus fruits will help you tune your palate to different levels and types of acidity. How is the sourness of an orange different from that of a grapefruit? Which has a more intense acidity, lemon ...

Read this guide to sound smarter when you order coffee at brunch.“What kind of coffee comes from a cat’s butt?” The answer, my curious friend, is Kopi Luwak. Kopi Luwak is very expensive, mostly produced in Indonesia, and no, we don’t have any on our menu. We get asked this question a lot, but not nearly as much as we get asked about roast level.How often have you been aske...

Easy Steps to Become a Chemex Pro  The Chemex is a classic and easy way to make your coffee. The Chemex combines a cool retro hipster vibe with some legit coffee #science,  resulting in a cuppa that’s clean, bright and frankly just about perfect. Whether you’re sipping alone or with a bunch of friends, Chemex has got you covered. And the good news…  you don’t have to be a c...

It’s quite a journey that coffee takes. Starting as a green seed in a red cherry on a bushy tree in the equatorial mountains, eventually becoming the intoxicating brown brew in your favorite mug. Since you asked, we’re going to pull back the curtain back a bit so you can learn how it happens. WHAT IS COFFEE? WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? Coffee is a seed. It is the seed of the ...

Cold brew is far more than just a type of coffee. It’s its very own brewing method, letting water and time bring out all of the nuanced flavors in your coffee of choice and create a smooth, low acidity brew. While you can make cold brew at home using any coffee, we’ve put together a list of favorites we have here at the roasterie, along with the best tools to have on hand, ...