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2025 Holiday Gift Guide
This season, Common Room Roasters brings you a curated collection of gifts designed for the coffee lovers in your life. From single-origin subscriptions to precision equipment, every piece reflects our belief that great coffee starts with intention and ends in...
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Best Coffee Beans For Espresso
Espresso is the most concentrated form of coffee. Brewed under pressure, it draws out every nuance from sweetness, to acidity, and body. It is both a science and an art form. At Common Room Roasters, our Signature Blends are designed to...
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Long Beach's Best Hidden Gem Restaurants (2025 Update)
Discover Long Beach's vibrant culinary scene with our guide to dining hotspots, from avant-garde delights at Compound Union to farm-fresh fare at Heritage Farm. Explore diverse flavors, including classic French cuisine at Chez Bacchus, all paired with Common Room Roasters coffee.
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Best Breakfast in Orange County
As specialty coffee roasters serving Orange County's restaurant scene, we've sampled breakfast at dozens of establishments—many of whom serve our beans. Here are the spots doing breakfast right, from a roaster's perspective on coffee quality, food execution, and overall experience....
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Origin of the Flavor Profile: Tasting Notes in Coffee

Understanding where these flavors come from and how to select the right flavor profile for different brew methods can enhance your coffee experience.

In this post, we'll explore the origins of coffee's flavor profile and provide tips on choosing the best beans for various brewing techniques.

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