Brewing
What Is Crema on Espresso?
Crema is carbon dioxide trapped under pressure by a shot's own oils. It tracks freshness and roast level, not how good the coffee is.
Learn
Notes from the roastery: what we buy, how we roast it, and what we have learned building coffee programs on the Gulf Coast.
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Brewing
How to Grind Coffee Beans
Grind size has to match the brewer: too coarse tastes thin, too fine turns bitter. Here's the right size for each method, and why we grind every retail bag ourselves, ...
Brewing
Does Grind Size Matter More Than Grind Consistency?
Grind size isn't the variable that predicts taste. The spread around it is, and only a burr grinder's fixed gap can hold that spread steady.
Brewing
What Does SCA-Approved Water Mean?
Our own guide calls a product "SCA-approved." The SCA certifies brewers, not water. Here's what its real water standard says, and what we got wrong.
Taste
What Makes Coffee Taste Strong?
Strength isn't roast level or caffeine content. It's the ratio of coffee to water. Here's what actually sets how strong a cup tastes.
Brewing
Does Water Affect How Coffee Tastes?
The same coffee tastes different on two different waters, and the number behind the difference is alkalinity, not hardness. We went to Pensacola's own utility report t...
Brewing
What Is the Coffee to Water Ratio?
The three ratios we start from at Inheritance, why drip runs stronger than pour over, and what to change first when the cup tastes sour, bitter or thin.
Brewing
Does a Finer Grind Make Coffee Stronger?
Grinding finer moves flavor, not concentration. What strength and extraction actually measure, why the extraction curve peaks, and the dial that makes a cup stronger.
Origins
What Is Brazilian Coffee?
Brazil grows more coffee than anyone else, which is why the word on the bag spans a wider range of quality than any other origin. Two reputations, both honestly report...
Origins
Decaf Coffee Guide: East Africa Decaf from Inheritance
East Africa Nya-Nye decaf is made with the chemical free Swiss Water Process. What stays in the cup, how much caffeine is left, and the grind to use.
Origins
ASCENT by Inheritance: A Rich, Balanced Coffee Blend
ASCENT is the Inheritance house blend: burnt sugar, citrus and juicy sweetness. Espresso and filter ratios, plus why it holds its shape in milk.
Origins
Burundi Coffee Kigina Colline: Flavor & Brewing Tips
Washed Burundi from Kigina hill runs blackberry, fig and dark chocolate. Grind, water temperature and ratio settings for V60, Chemex and French press.
Brewing
Why the Turin™ Legato™ V2 Is the Best Home Espresso Upgrade
The Turin Legato V2 pairs a brew boiler with a steam thermoblock and dual PID at 85 to 102C, adds adjustable pre infusion, and heats in five minutes.
