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Get to Know Coffee Wallas

Presenting our new roasting project: Coffee Wallas! Roughly translating to "People of Coffee", Coffee Wallas is here to shine the spotlight on specialty Asian coffee.

January 14, 2025 — Karen Duong 5 min read

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Deep Dive: Colombian Coffee Varieties with Keegan Street of Rooftop Coffee Roasters

Deep Dive: Colombian Coffee Varieties with Keegan Street of Rooftop Coffee Roasters

If you see Caturra, Heirloom, or Typica written on your bag of coffee, it corresponds to one variety from the few thousands of coffee varieties found all around the world....
August 08, 2024 — Karen Duong
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10 differences Between Robusta & Arabica Coffee

10 differences Between Robusta & Arabica Coffee

You may have noticed that some coffee bag labels brag about the fact that their coffee beans are 100% Arabica. Although it does sound like something magicians say, it isn’t gibberish – it refers to the type of coffee species in which the beans are from.

There are over 100 coffee species, however the two main ones that are widely produced and sold are: Coffea Arabica and Coffea canephora (also known as Coffea robusta).

Here’s a list featuring 10 differences between the two coffee species:

March 26, 2024 — Suneal Pabari
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Varietal Deep Dive: Obata

Varietal Deep Dive: Obata

Obata is a rarely seen varietal; we only featured one Obata coffee last year at The Roasters Pack. So, let’s take a deep dive and learn more about this mysterious...
June 23, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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Varietal Deep Dive: Laurina and Aramosa

Varietal Deep Dive: Laurina and Aramosa

Laurina and Aramosa are naturally low-caffeine varietals. Laurina, also known as Bourbon Pointu, is a small and pointy bean derived from the Bourbon family.    Originating from the Reunion Islands in the...
November 04, 2022 — Zara Snitman
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SL-28 & SL-34 in Kenya (featuring Lee from Quietly Coffee)

When you buy a bag of single origin, roasted Kenyan coffee, it’s common to see the coffee varietals SL-28 and SL-34 listed on the bag - but what does this...
July 28, 2022 — Zara Snitman
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Varietal Deep Dive: Parainema

Varietal Deep Dive: Parainema

Parainema can be a bit divisive in the cup, but let’s learn why this varietal should be widely celebrated. Don’t just take it from us, here’s what Drew Johnson, Owner...
June 02, 2022 — Lauren Scratch
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Let's Talk About Heirloom Varietals of Ethiopia!

Let's Talk About Heirloom Varietals of Ethiopia!

What Is An Heirloom? The term “heirloom” is often used concerning Ethiopian coffee varieties, it is regularly said that the Arabica coffee plant originated from the country! Since many coffees...
February 10, 2021 — Lauren Scratch
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Coffee Varietals Deep Dive: Pink Bourbon

Coffee Varietals Deep Dive: Pink Bourbon

The fun of specialty coffee is the exploration of the possibilities of coffee. There are a few variables that a specialty coffee producer can try – whether it’s planting new...
September 11, 2020 — Adam Frank
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