Coffee Education
A hub for curious home brewers and seasoned coffee drinkers alike. Think of this as a practical library: we'll guide you through brew ratios, equipment choices, and freshness/storage — our goal is to help you brew with confidence!
From tasting notes, do-it-yourself cold brew, to troubleshooting tips, we provide friendly nudges for anyone who wants a better cup.
Start with Brewing Foundations, or wherever you feel curious!
Brewing Foundations
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What Is Specialty Coffee?
At Unbound Brews, every cup has a journey behind it—one rooted in craftsmanship, quality, and care. When we talk about “specialty coffee,” we mean beans sourced and roasted to exacting...
What Is Specialty Coffee?
At Unbound Brews, every cup has a journey behind it—one rooted in craftsmanship, quality, and care. When we talk about “specialty coffee,” we mean beans sourced and roasted to exacting...
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Understanding Flavor Notes in Coffee
If you’ve picked up a bag of our coffee, you might have noticed tasting notes listed on the label—like “hazelnut,” “brown sugar,” or “dark chocolate.” Rest assured, our coffee always...
Understanding Flavor Notes in Coffee
If you’ve picked up a bag of our coffee, you might have noticed tasting notes listed on the label—like “hazelnut,” “brown sugar,” or “dark chocolate.” Rest assured, our coffee always...
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Finding Your Grind: Why Coffee Grinders Matter
A great cup of coffee doesn’t just start when water meets grounds. It begins with carefully sourced beans and thoughtfully roasted profiles—this foundation sets the stage for achieving the perfect...
Finding Your Grind: Why Coffee Grinders Matter
A great cup of coffee doesn’t just start when water meets grounds. It begins with carefully sourced beans and thoughtfully roasted profiles—this foundation sets the stage for achieving the perfect...
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How Fresh Are Your Coffee Beans? A Guide to Fre...
Ever wondered how long coffee beans stay fresh after roasting? Or why some whole beans have a "Roast Date" displayed on the bag? Let’s explore what happens to coffee beans...
How Fresh Are Your Coffee Beans? A Guide to Fre...
Ever wondered how long coffee beans stay fresh after roasting? Or why some whole beans have a "Roast Date" displayed on the bag? Let’s explore what happens to coffee beans...
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Common coffee question
Does cold brew have more caffeine? Not always — cold brew concentrate can be higher in caffeine per oz, but a typical served cup can equal or have less caffeine than drip, depending on dilution and serving size.
All About Cold Brew
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Making Cold Brew at Home: A Slow and Rewarding ...
Cold brew isn’t a quick fix—it’s a slow, patient craft. The smooth, naturally sweet flavors that cold brew is known for come from time, not heat. And while we recommend...
Making Cold Brew at Home: A Slow and Rewarding ...
Cold brew isn’t a quick fix—it’s a slow, patient craft. The smooth, naturally sweet flavors that cold brew is known for come from time, not heat. And while we recommend...
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What Are These White Specks in My Cold Brew?
You pour yourself a glass of cold brew, and there they are: tiny white specks floating on the surface, perhaps even a thin layer of oil catching the light. Should...
What Are These White Specks in My Cold Brew?
You pour yourself a glass of cold brew, and there they are: tiny white specks floating on the surface, perhaps even a thin layer of oil catching the light. Should...
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Does Cold Brew Really Have More Caffeine?
Cold brew has earned the reputation for packing an extra kick—but is that really the case? As with any great cup, the answer is layered and nuanced: Caffeine levels in...
Does Cold Brew Really Have More Caffeine?
Cold brew has earned the reputation for packing an extra kick—but is that really the case? As with any great cup, the answer is layered and nuanced: Caffeine levels in...
Specialty coffee standard: coffees scoring 80+ on the Specialty Coffee Association 100-point scale qualify as “specialty.”
What to Read Next
Further information about our coffee company & how not to over-extract while brewing for our customers who want to go deeper.
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Thinking About Starting Your Own Coffee Company...
At Unbound Brews, we believe coffee tells a story: one rooted in origin, shaped by roasting, and shared through community. We’re a specialty coffee roaster based in LA, and while...
Thinking About Starting Your Own Coffee Company...
At Unbound Brews, we believe coffee tells a story: one rooted in origin, shaped by roasting, and shared through community. We’re a specialty coffee roaster based in LA, and while...
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Finding your Coffee Strength Sweet Spot: A Guid...
Looking to cut back on caffeine? How to dilute coffee without over-extracting, how to know if your coffee is over-extracted, and tips to troubleshoot your brewing process.
Finding your Coffee Strength Sweet Spot: A Guid...
Looking to cut back on caffeine? How to dilute coffee without over-extracting, how to know if your coffee is over-extracted, and tips to troubleshoot your brewing process.
