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Best Gifts for Picky Coffee Lovers (2026): A Roaster's Honest Guide

A roaster's honest guide to gifts that coffee snobs will actually use. 17 picks organized by the type of coffee lover you're shopping for, plus 5 common gifts to avoid.

August 23, 2026
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Recipe
May 31, 2026

Tetsu Kasuya's New "Multi-Pour" Method (2026): The 10-Pour, Super-Coarse V60 Recipe

Tetsu Kasuya's new 2026 "Multi-Pour" method: 20g coffee, 300g water, super-coarse grind (Comandante 40-45 clicks), 10 pours at 96C. Full step-by-step recipe and why it works.

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Annoucement
May 6, 2026

Coffee Subscription Canada: How We Built a Cross-Country Service Without Compromising on Freshness

We just opened our specialty coffee subscription to anywhere in Canada — roasted Saturday, dispatched Monday, in your hands in 2-4 business days. Free shipping over $60. Here's the freshness math.

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May 5, 2026

James Hoffmann's Americano Method: A Roaster's Take (and What I'd Add)

James Hoffmann's Americano method works — mostly. A specialty coffee roaster on what he got right, what he missed, and the iced aerocano upgrade.

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February 10, 2026

The Complete Coffee Grind Size Guide: How to Dial In Perfect Extraction Every Time

Master coffee grind size with our complete guide. Learn exact settings for espresso, pourover, French press & more. Fix bitter or sour coffee today.

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Guide
February 7, 2026

The Science of Cold Brew Coffee: A Complete Technical Guide to Immersion, Flash Brew, and Cold Drip Methods

Master cold brew with our science-based guide covering immersion, flash brew, and cold drip methods. Includes equipment recommendations, troubleshooting, and bean selection.

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Annoucement
December 24, 2025

RoastAroma Partners with The Twelver Studios: Fresh Coffee Meets Custom Craftsmanship

When specialty coffee roasters and artisan engravers come together, something special happens. We're thrilled to announce our partnership with The Twelver Studios, a GTA-based custom laser engraving studio that shares our passion for quality and craftsmanship.

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