Trust me, this drink is going to be your favorite coffee cocktail this summer. Gone are the days of the espresso martini and in are the days of this espresso cocktail that mixes bourbon, a brown sugar syrup, freshly brewed espresso and lemon bitters. Enter the Lemon Espresso Old Fashioned — a delightful twist on a classic favorite that brings together the zesty brightness of lemon with the rich, bold flavors of espresso and the smooth, sweet bourbon. Perfect for lazy summer afternoons or lively evening gatherings, this cocktail is certain to become your new favorite go-to summer coffee co ..read more

How many grams of water do I use when brewing 18g at a 1:16 ratio? What is the coffee in to liquid out for a ristretto shot? Even if I’ve brewed a specific dose a thousand times or pulled hundreds of espresso shots, I still whip out my phone or ask Alexa to double-check the ratio. This quick reference guide is a great cheatsheet to print off and keep handy on the brew bar. It features pour over brew recipe sizes ranging from 12g to 60g with ratios ranging from 1:14 to 1:20, as well as standard espresso ratios for ristretto, normale and lungo shots. Download the free coffee & espresso ..read more

SCA Expo just wrapped up for the year in Chicago and it was an absolute blast. I hadn’t been able to make it the last few years, so this was my first time attending. It was incredible to connect with other content creators I’ve created friendships with through the years online, roasters who I’ve featured in the coffee club and tried countless of their coffees, and the people behind the brands I love. Here are some of the highlights of products and coffees I am excited about from the expo—as well as a gallery of some of the amazing people I was able to meet in person for the first time this wee ..read more

In January of this year the second National Yemen Coffee Auction took place. I sampled all of the lots from the auction and was truly impressed by their quality. There were a few of the lots that especially caught my attention and I wanted to do everything I could to share them with others in the Pull & Pour Coffee Club. I was lucky enough to win two of the lots (you can read about the process here)—the only United States company to win a lot. The first lot I released as a special release in February and this is the second lot—dropping as Special Release 011. The entire lot was only 47lb ..read more

Imagine lining up your 6 coffee cupping samples, starting to pour your water over each set of grounds only to realize you don’t have enough water to finish filling the last few cups. Your cupping is ruined as you wait for more water to heat messing up your timing and the side-by-side comparisons between coffees. I’d be lying if I said that hasn’t happened to me more than once with “standard” 1-liter kettles. That is one of many reasons I was so excited when I found the 1.75-liter Luna Electrical Kettle from SAKI. In addition to its generous size, it also allows for controlled pouring, precise ..read more

The Sidra variety isn’t as well known but has come gained prominence in specialty coffee over the last few years after the 2022 World Barista Champion, Anthony Douglas, used it in his routine. It’s known for its floral & fruity characteristics with high levels of sweetness; this specific coffee fits all of those and more. This Sidra comes from producer Johan Vergara and is roasted by Camber Coffee. It is the latest in Camber’s artist series featuring artwork from illustrator and collage artist, Paige Bowman. The coffee begins with bold aromatics that are citrus and floral-toned. The citrus ..read more

In January of this year the second National Yemen Coffee Auction took place. I had a chance to sample roast and cup all of the coffees before the auction and was blown away by their quality. They all had the depth and complexity so unique to Yemen. There were a few of the lots that especially caught my attention and I wanted to do everything I could to share them with others in the Pull & Pour Coffee Club. I was lucky enough to win two of the lots (you can read about the process here)—the only United States company to win a lot. This is the first lot we’ll feature and the highest scoring o ..read more

One of my favorite things about Pull & Pour is the incredible opportunity to try some of the best coffees in the world. And while I’ve enjoyed many auction coffees before from other roasters and worked with roasters to purchase auction lots in the past, I had never actually participated in an auction and won a lot myself—until last month. I don’t buy a lot of green (unroasted) coffee myself, but am always on the lookout for extra special coffees for the special release series of the Pull & Pour Coffee Club. I had the opportunity to try some samples from the National Yemen Coffee A ..read more

Whether you’re participating in “Dry January” or avoid alcohol regardless the time of year, this non-alcoholic coffee cocktail recipe is a great alternative to the classic Espresso Martini. It removes the need for an espresso machine by using espresso made with an AeroPress and also removes the alcohol replacing it with the optional Seedlip Spice 45, a non-alcoholic spirit. This zero-proof AeroPress variation on the classic is as delicious as it is easy to make. Print Zero-Proof AeroPress Espresso Martini Celebrate dry January with this easy and delicious zero-proof coffee cocktail using the ..read more

This Colombian Marta Rubi comes from producers Elias and Shady Bayter and their farm, El Vergel. I am always a huge fan of the coffees the Bayter brothers put out and this one is no exception. This coffee comes from a micro-lot of 5,500 trees that is picked and harvested specifically by women as part of the El Vergel Woman Project. This lot spent 60 hours in anaerobic fermentation and then was intermittently dried for 35 days on raised beds before further processing. The result is a punchy & fruit-forward coffee that is a lot of fun to drink. The coffee begins immediately with its bold att ..read more