Common Knowledge
Walk into any café, grocery aisle, or roastery and you’ll notice an immediate divide: some bags marked “espresso,” others simply “coffee.” It’s a small detail that sparks a familiar question what’s the actual difference? Despite what the labels imply, it...
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There is a reason drinkware continues to be one of the most reliable gifts. It is practical and personal. A good mug or cup becomes part of someone’s daily rhythm. It shapes how mornings begin, how breaks are marked, and...
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Freshness is one of coffee’s most underappreciated variables—and one of the most critical. While roasted coffee doesn’t “expire” in the conventional sense, it does undergo a gradual loss of vibrancy and complexity the moment it leaves the roaster. During the...
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Coffee can be brewed a dozen different ways, and each method brings out something distinct in the cup. Understanding how these techniques work and what they naturally highlight helps you choose the approach that matches your taste, your routine, and...
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At Common Room Roasters, we’ve spent years refining the craft of exceptional coffee from sourcing to roasting to training professional baristas. The truth is, you don’t need a commercial setup to make an incredible cup at home. What you do...
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Embark on a coffee journey! From its origin as a fruit to unexpected growth in Puerto Rico and California, explore surprising facts like bees loving coffee. Uncover the benefits of not drinking coffee in the morning, discover how coffee shops boost creativity, and learn about the unique Kopi Luwak coffee.
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