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Beans & roasts.
Choosing, storing, roast levels, freshness.
The cornerstone
How to store espresso beans for maximum freshness
Block oxygen, light, heat, and moisture in that order. The storage hierarchy, the freezer trick that actually works, and why the fridge ruins beans.
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Espresso roast levels explained: light, medium, dark
How light, medium, and dark roasts taste, why they extract differently, and which roast level fits your gear and the drinks you actually make.
How to choose espresso beans
Roast date matters more than origin. The four things on the bag, the roast level question, and how to read past the marketing copy.
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