Roasted round the corner: hello from Wander & Crow
Why we roast in small batches, date every bag, and put a lot code on the back that traces your coffee all the way to the farm.
More from the journal
3 entriesA plain-spoken guide to a better cup at home
You do not need a lab coat to make great coffee. Get four things right (fresh beans, the grind, the ratio, and the water) and the rest takes care of itself.
What the lot code on your bag actually tells you
That short code on the back of your bag is a key. It opens the whole story of your coffee: the producer, the farm, the elevation, the process, and the price we paid. Here is how to read it.
A field guide to roast levels (and where ours land)
Light, medium, dark: what each one actually changes in the cup, why we roast every Wander & Crow coffee the way we do, and how to pick the roast that fits the way you brew.