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258 | What are underdeveloped and over developed coffees18 Oct 202600:28:14

We have all heard the terms underdeveloped and overdeveloped when it comes to coffee and roasting. The most challenging thing about this conversation is that most people have their definitions of what that tastes like in the cup. This podcast isn’t about defining those for everyone, but this look into our thought process and how we define that for our coffees.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/

Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

257 | Finding the perfect style of coffee for you ( Part 2/2 )10 Oct 202600:35:38

Finding the kinds of coffees you like, how the best way to brew them, and using the perfect gear for you is one of the most important parts of coffee. We're learning to dial in our preference and nail it down as much as possible. This part 2 of 2 in our mini series about discovering your preference. In this episode, we dive into the biggest variables that impact coffee flavor, from roast development, coffee processing, to filter paper.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

256 | Finding the perfect style of coffee for you ( Part 1 )27 Sep 202600:27:47

In the coffee industry, you have more options for coffees and gear than you ever had, and all of it is pointless until you find this one thing - your preference. You can buy the most expensive grinder in the world and still hate the cups you get out of it. Finding your preference changes how buy gear and brew coffee. In this episode we unpack the importance of discovering your preference.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

255 | Is Omniroast dead? And redefining what espresso roast is21 Sep 202600:27:58

Omni, filter, and espresso roast. We’ve all heard those labels, but are they still relevant in 2026? In this episode, we talk about the differences between those three, why we think filter roasts can taste good on espresso, and why espresso roast needs to be redefined.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

254 | Why coffee flavor isn't all about roast level13 Sep 202600:31:00

Many coffee enthusiasts stress roast level whether that's medium roast, ultra light roast, nordic, American light roast, and so on. It's not wrong because roast level plays a huge part in coffee flavor, but it's not the full picture. There are many other variables that can make a coffee taste better or worse. We discuss all of that in this episode.

253 | How the Deep 27 has made brewing expensive coffees easier07 Sep 202600:29:08

The Cafec Deep 27 dripper is a game changer for a very specific use case. The Deep 27 dripper tackles a problem that few drippers on the market have addressed. In this episode, we talk about why this has become one of our favorite drippers, how it helps with brewing expensive premium lots, and a simple recipe you can use. Wholesale Form: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/pages/wholesale-partnershipPick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

252 | Q&A: water temp vs grind size and pour over repeatability29 Aug 202600:32:06

This is part II of our Q&A episodes where we answer questions submitted by you. We tackle dialing in coffee with temperature vs grind size, repeatability, and more on changing our roasting approach.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

251 | Coffee Q&A: varietals, dialing in pour over coffee, & starting a roasting company23 Aug 202600:36:21

This is part 1 of our Q&A episodes. We took all the questions you all asked and answered them on the podcast. This episode, we covered our favorite varietals, how to dial in new coffees on pour over, and the costs associated with starting a new coffee roastery.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

250 | Brewing coffee at home changed how we roast coffee08 Aug 202600:32:26

We're reflecting back on the last 6 years of coffee roasting at Mirror Coffee Roasters. It's been a long journey of unlearning things we thought we knew and discovering new things in the process. These years have formed the way we roast and source coffee today. In this episode, we are talking about how brewing coffee at home changed us, the lessons we learned along the way, and how we're doing things differently now.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

249 | The OXO Rapid Brewer: What You Didn't Know About The ORB01 Aug 202600:37:09

The OXO Rapid Brewer broke the internet for coffee enthusiasts. It was a new brewer that changed how we thought about brewing coffee and pushed us coffee fanatics into a realm we didn't know existed. Today, we chat with Chris Diskin, the lead engineer at OXO who helped build the rapid brewer. He shares about the early stages of building the ORB, how it came to be, R&D discoveries, and how the brewer was actually meant to brew coffee.


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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

248 | 3 Best Coffee Drippers For Home Brewing in 202627 Jul 202600:33:14

There are A LOT of coffee brewers and drippers available on the market, and most of them are not that much different from one another. Many of them have subtle differences that highlight design and aesthetic more than actually being practical when it comes to brewing delicious coffee.

In this episode we cut through the noise and recommend 3 manual brewers and drippers you need for your home coffee bar.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

247 | Are multi-roaster coffee shops the perfect model?18 Jul 202600:27:44

Coffee shops are usually split into two categories - those that roast their own coffee and those that serve other roasters. Both have their strengths and weakness, and both offer a different experience to the customer. Is one better than the other? What do people prefer?In this episode, we dive into these questions and discuss the pros and cons of both models.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

246 | 3 Pour Over Recipes You Should Know11 Jul 202600:34:08

In this episode, we breakdown 3 of our current favorite pour over recipes that get us delicious cups. All three recipes have different workflows, procedures, and flavor presentations, however, each has its own strengths and weaknesses.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

245 | The OXO Rapid Brewer Broke The Internet & Soup Coffee28 Jun 202600:34:15

The OXO Rapid Brewer was a phemonena that needs to be studied. A company not known for creating stellar coffee gear launched a piece of coffee equipment that has us coffee enthusiasts mind blown. It has made us rethink ratios, brew times, and brewing styles. In this episode we talk about the ORB, the style of coffee it makes, and how we've found best results with it.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

244 | Understanding Coffee Terms For Beginners22 Jun 202600:31:29

Coffee people use a lot of words that can sound really confusing, complicated, and like you're learning a new language. In this episode, we simplify the terms you're likely to hear on public forums, youtube videos, and around coffee enthusiasts. The hope is that this helps you wrap your head around some of these terms and make them a little easier to understand.

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

243 | Saving a bad roast coffee with good brewing13 Jun 202600:30:54

We’ve all been there where we buy a bag of coffee and it’s just overdeveloped and outside of your preferred style. Is the coffee lost for good or are there things we can do to make it better? 

Although there is no way to totally save a coffee not roasted to your preference, but there are a few things you can try to make the most of the situation. 


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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

242 | When green coffee sourcing goes wrong 07 Jun 202600:33:50

Sourcing green coffee is one of the most important parts of running a coffee roasting company. Although it may seem as simple as trying coffee and placing an order, there's a lot more going on and a lot of risk you're managing. In this episode, we reflect back on a few challenges we faced this year with green coffee and share what it's like dealing with hiccups in the supply chain.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

241 | The difference between home and cafe baristas31 May 202600:34:33

At this point, making coffee at home has turned into more than a caffeine hit. Home baristas have high end equipment, physics books on extraction, and the time and patience to perfect their morning cups. That is not the same as brewing coffee behind bar and there's a huge difference between the two. In this episode, we talk about why home baristas are pushing the coffee industry forward and why being a barista requires more skills than just making coffee.

Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

240 | Are home espresso machines worth it?23 May 202600:31:48

Many people dream of getting a home espresso machine for their kitchen. At first glance, it feels like bringing a cafe home and having the power to make a drink whenever you want without the price tag. That sounds dreamy, but when you start realistically looking at all it takes to get great espresso at home, it's not so romantic. In this episode we unpack the pros and cons of building at an espresso setup at home and whether getting a machine is the right choice for you.

Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

239 | How to make pour overs easy and delicious18 May 202600:31:42

One of the biggest complaints we hear about pour overs in coffee shops is that they're inconsistent and oftentimes not worth the added price tag. It's not because of coffee, but because of brewing. It's hard to train a team of baristas to nail every pour over every time. In this episode, we talk about a few ways we can make pour overs easier while increasing consistency and maintaining quality.


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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

238 | Managing your home coffee supply09 May 202600:26:51

Depending on a coffee’s roast level, coffee tastes best at different resting periods after the roast date. Coffees that are roasted light and lighter usually need 3+ weeks to taste best, but that does complicate things when you always want to coffees at their peak. In this episode, we discuss a few helpful tips that can keep your home coffee bar stocked and tasting best.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

237 | How electrical currents can read coffee TDS and Roast Level03 May 202600:23:47

About a week ago, a new paper was published on the use of cyclical voltammetry to read a coffee's TDS and roast level. It has the potential to make a huge difference in how roasters and coffee drinkers exchange information, achieve consistency, and standardize quality. Read the full paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-71526-5Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/

Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

236 | The Need For Coffee Processing Transparency25 Apr 202600:26:58

Coffee processing has seen huge leaps forward in the last 10 years. It’s more innovative than ever and has made coffee taste better than ever. As processing is become more complex, their seems to be a greater lack of clarity, communication, and transparency. For many coffee drinkers, it’s become alarming. This is episode 236!

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

235 | Fellow Aiden: The good, bad, and unbeatable12 Apr 202600:27:18

The Fellow Aiden home drip coffee maker has been out for over a year now, and we've been using it for the last year. We've brewed hundreds of brews with it, and we can confidently say that it is the best home drip coffee machine available, however, it's notorious for giving many people issues. We talk about it all on this episode!Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

234 | The Limitations of Ultra Light Roasts05 Apr 202600:29:38

Ultra light roast coffees have high clarity, preserve volatile flavors, and roasted in a way to minimize roast flavor. That sounds like a perfect cup, however, there are some limitations to that style of roasting. In this episode we unpack a few ways ultra light roasts are limiting and may not be the coffee for what you want to do.

Listen to the episode with Jacob from Airworks: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JT36fSwcRHJygBNq6Ohqf?si=666cae4b4d4e46e6

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

233 | Ultra Light Roast Coffee Unlocks A Whole New Flavor Profile with Airworks Coffee 29 Mar 202600:37:12

Ultra light roast coffee is becoming more and more popular amongst coffee enthusiasts. At first it may seem like it's just underdeveloped, grassy coffees, however, we think there might be some misconceptions around ultra light roast coffees. On this episode, we explore ultra light roasts with Airworks, an ultra light roast coffee subscription that brings in coffees from roasters around the world that share the same love for this style of roasting.Check out Airworks' subscription: https://airworkscoffee.com/Find Airworks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airworkscoffeePick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

232 | What you need for perfect water for coffee with Christopher Hendon21 Mar 202600:49:26

Water is the most important ingredient in a cup of coffee. It can make a cup go from being undrinkable to mind blowing. That’s why for this episode we invited Dr. Christopher Hendon on the podcast. A scientist, professor of chemistry, and co-author of Water For Coffee. We talk about the most important variables to measure in water, the impact of magnesium and calcium, and mineralization post brew.

Dr. Christopher Hendon's Book, Water For Coffee (2nd Edition): https://www.scottrao.com/products/water-for-coffee

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

231 | Avoid these mistakes when starting a coffee roasting business07 Mar 202600:34:54

We've made a lot of mistakes in our coffee roasting journey that we had to learn the hard way. Mistakes are inevitable when you're trying to build something you've never built before. In this episode, we reflect back on the early years of starting Mirror and talk about the 3 things we wish we did differently that would push us forward much faster.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

230 | Using temp to dial in your v60 and is coffee terroir still important28 Feb 202600:30:37

This is our first Q&A on the podcast in a long time. We cover dialing in a v60 pour over by temperature vs grind size, did processing make coffee origin obsolete, and how you should use social media to market your cafe. This was a fun conversation with a handful of questions approaching different aspects of the coffee industry.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

229 | Creating a coffee menu your guests will actually love21 Feb 202600:29:47

Coffee shop owners oftentimes think they need to have a menu item for everyone and try to serve as broad of an audience as possible. It may sound right, but only until you consider that some of the more successful businesses in food and beverage do the opposite. In this episode, we talk about how you should build your coffee menu for your coffee shop and we highlight a few key points that the most successful coffee shops and fast food restaurants do to be successful.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

228 | 3 Ideas We're Rethinking in Coffee14 Feb 202600:28:53

There is tons of information out there about coffee, and it's pushing the coffee industry forward. We're growing in popularity and innovation. In this episode, however, we cover 3 ideas that we need believe we need to shift our perspective on.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

227 | How to Brew Coffee During Travel And On The Go08 Feb 202600:24:19

We've all traveled and realized we're stuck on vacation for 5 days with the most important part missing - delicious coffee. In this episode, we talk about how you can build your own travel coffee setup and helpful tips that can make your workflow easier while being on the go. Enjoy tasty coffee anywhere you go and never be left stranded without coffee.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

226 | The best home coffee setup under $50031 Jan 202600:26:01

You decided you wanted to go down the coffee rabbit hole, and now what? You'll quickly realize you need coffee gear to experiment, learn, and brew tasty cups with. In a time when there's more and more coffee gear out there, is it possible to have a great setup on a budget? We cover this in episode 226 and give two great setups under $500.

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

225 | 3 things that makes someone exceptional at brewing coffee24 Jan 202600:29:06

As coffee enthusiasts and baristas, we're always trying to raise the bar for what our coffee tastes like. Most of the time, that comes down to brewing really good coffee, but what makes someone good at making coffee? In this episode, we boil it down to 3 traits that we notice in people who are exceptional at brewing coffee.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

224 | Are coffee flavor notes on bags unnecessary?13 Jan 202600:27:44

Coffee tasting notes on a bag of coffee helps us understanding what the coffee will taste like, but what happens when we don't taste those flavor notes in the cup? This is a common struggle we hear from people and it can be frustrating, but the conversation around coffee flavor notes is a little bit more nuanced. In this episode, we try to unpack the nuance and explain why it sometimes okay not to taste what is written on the bag.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

223 | What’s coming for the coffee industry in 2026 ( our predictions )04 Jan 202600:28:09

Coffee’s popularity keeps growing and the coffee industry keeps evolving. With 2026 here, we sit down and talk about where we see and think the industry is going for the year and beyond. We’d love to hear where you think the coffee industry is going in 2026 down in the comments.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

222 | Coffee Omakase: changing the cafe experience with Josh from Kamakase27 Dec 202500:31:23

Komakase is a coffee omakase experience unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Extraordinary coffee paired intentionally with sweets. After my visit to Komakase, I wanted to get a behind the scenes look into this fascinating coffee project. This is my conversation with Josh from Komakase. 


Check out Komakase: https://komakase.coffee/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

221 | The Most Iconic Coffee Brands of 2025 - Sprudge Awards20 Dec 202500:32:41

Every year, Sprudge runs their famous Sprudge Awards. It's their way of honoring the best in the coffee industry in categories including roasters, cafes, producers, creatives, and more. We go through all the nominations and share who we think should win every category.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

220 | How to master anything in coffee & our favorite coffees of 202513 Dec 202500:38:16

We're approaching the end of the year, and wanted to take a moment to reflect back on our coffee journey this past year. In this episode we talk about our favorite coffees of 2025, big lessons of the year, and the one thing you need to do to master any skill in coffee.

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

219 | Most Useful Coffee Gear of 202506 Dec 202500:23:18

Coffee gear is meant to make coffee taste better and your life easier. In this episode, we each share our top 3 coffee tools that have impacted our coffee journey the most this past year.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/

Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

218 | Is new coffee gear useful or just convenient?29 Nov 202500:33:59

There's a lot of new coffee gear being released and it feels like it's more than ever which is exciting. New gear is a step in the right direction, however, does new gear make coffee taste better or is it simply making brewing coffee more convenient?

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

217 | Grinding finer is not the answer & high clarity burrs22 Nov 202500:28:27

We take 3 common phrases we heard around the coffee community and rate them as overrated, underrated, or properly rated. We talk about why grinding finer isn’t always helpful, the benefits of properly resting your coffee, and why you might not want high clarity burrs.

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

216 | The Mystery Behind Roast Color and Development 08 Nov 202500:29:37

Coffee roast color is one of the biggest variables in taste. We often choose the coffees we drink by roast development level, however, how do we measure that? Light, medium, and dark roast are broad terms that are difficult to quantify and that have a wide range. How can a roaster communicate their roast level in a way that is helpful to coffee drinkers? We talk about the challenges of defining development level, color readers, and a simple database that might help.

Google Sheet With Color Readings: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GkIjVVj6_PW9_JavwixluRgKK1U2ZLT-xXFs1ZmzSWE/edit?usp=sharing

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Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

215 | Starting a coffee shop with the right equipment01 Nov 202500:26:05

Coffee equipment plays a huge role in running a successful and thriving coffee shop. Picking the right gear for your specific coffee shop needs can help you serve your guests well, save money, and make it easy for your team of baristas to do their job. In this episode we expand on what to consider when shopping for espresso machines, coffee grinders, and other gear for your new coffee shop.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

214 | Why expensive coffee doesn’t mean GOOD coffee25 Oct 202500:32:33

Many of us love the hunt of finding exceptional coffee to brew and drink at home. Oftentimes, they come with a much higher price tag. Exotic, hard to find, and delicious coffees deserve to cost more, but that doesn’t mean that all expensive coffees are delicious or worth their price. On this episode, we talk about what goes into pricing coffees and how sometimes, pricing can be deceiving.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

213 | How to create coffee roast profiles that taste good19 Oct 202500:29:28

Developing a coffee roast profile is one of the most important parts of roasting coffee. It’s what becomes the reference point to all your production roasts. Although we could have talked for another hour about building roast profiles, in this packed episode, we talk about our approach to building roast profiles, how new coffees are roasted, and the quality metrics we aim for that help dial in a coffee. Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

212 | Building aeropress recipes, competing, and hario hand grinder wins at competition?12 Oct 202500:27:26

Recently, we competed in the regional aeropress championships. There were some last minute challenges we had to work around, build recipes, and create efficient workflows with the aeropress. We cover all of this in this episode of the coffee roaster warm up sessions podcast.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

211 | Myths people believe about light roast coffee04 Oct 202500:30:57

Light roast has exploded in popularity over the last 15 years. It's quickly becoming many people's preference in coffee development, however, for many people, it's something they avoid. Through personal conversations, social media, and online forums, there are a few myths and misconceptions we often here time after time again. In this podcast, we address these misconceptions.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

210 | Building your home drip coffee setup20 Sep 202500:31:28

Drip coffee is one of the most classic drinks in all of coffee which can oftentimes be overlooked. In recent years, however, drip coffee makers have become so good that they rival many people's pour over skill and results. We think everyone should own a killer drip coffee setup at home. This episode unpacks what you should look for and how to start brewing amazing drip coffee at home.


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Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

209 | Why coffee shops should think twice about starting food program14 Sep 202500:33:16

It's becoming more and more popular for coffee shops to have food programs and there are good reasons for it. You can increase your average order value, appeal to more guests, and grow your overall business. On the other hand, having a food program comes with many challenges that might make you second think its benefits.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

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