Ethiopian Yirgacheffe G1 Natural: A Liquid Sonnet That Made Me Weep in Public
Let me be transparent: I almost didn't review this cup. Some experiences are too sacred for words, and frankly, words are a colonial construct invented to flatten nuance. But my 1,400 followers deserve the truth, even if they cannot afford it.
Panama Gesha Auction Lot #4: I Spent My Rent On This and I'd Do It Again
$112 for 100 grams. Yes. My landlord can wait — the man wouldn't know terroir if it foreclosed on him.…
We Need To Talk About Your Mouthfeel (And Why It's Wrong)
Mouthfeel. Say it slowly. Now realize you've never actually experienced it, because you drink your coffee at a 'normal temperature' like a coward and a centrist.…
The Flat White Is Dead and We Killed It With Convenience
There was a time when the flat white *meant* something. When ordering one was a secret handshake among the enlightened. Now? My DENTIST orders flat whites. The magic is gone.…
I Roast My Own Beans Now and Frankly I've Transcended You
Buying roasted coffee is, when you think about it, intellectually lazy. It's like buying a painting instead of suffering for one. So I bought a $3,000 sample roaster and now my smo…
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