Recipe Guide
Menu ideas for our wholesale partners — espresso tonics, shaken coffees, cold brew sodas, house syrups and method notes, all built on Smalley.
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How We Cup Coffee
Cupping is how the coffee industry tastes coffee. It's the standard we use on the roasting side to evaluate a new lot,...
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Frothing Milk Basics and Techniques
If you’ve ever ordered a cappuccino and a latte back to back and wondered what the actual difference is, you’re not alone....
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Dialing In Espresso
If you've ever pulled a shot that tasted sour, bitter, or just… off, you're not alone. Dialing in espresso is the process...
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The Best Coffee Grinders to Elevate Your Brew
Great coffee starts with a great grind. Whether you're brewing drip every morning or crafting a weekend pour-over, a consistent burr grinder...
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Our Recommended at Home Coffee Makers
Upgrading your morning coffee doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you're brewing one cup at a time or filling a full carafe...
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How Fresh is Too Fresh for Coffee Beans?
How Fresh is Too Fresh for Coffee Beans? When it comes to coffee, freshness is key. Coffee aficionados often emphasize the...
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How to Make a Better French Press Coffee
For coffee enthusiasts, the French press is a classic brewing method that’s loved for its simplicity and ability to produce rich, flavorful...
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Rising Coffee Prices
Coffee lovers worldwide have noticed a disturbing trend: rising prices at their favorite cafés and on grocery store shelves. The cost of...
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How to Make Your Coffee Taste Like the Holidays
Nothing captures the magic of the holidays quite like the warm, inviting aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, and gingerbread wafting through the air....
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A Guide to Coffee Drinks: What to Order and Why
For coffee lovers, the sheer variety of drinks on a café menu can be as exhilarating as it is overwhelming. From the...
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Make Your Own Flavored Syrups
With just two ingredients and a few minutes, you can create a sweet liquid that blends effortlessly into your favorite coffee. What...
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Coffee in your Compost
Coffee lovers, rejoice! Your daily cup of joe isn’t just a pick-me-up for you — it can also work wonders for your...
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How to make Cold Foam
Making cold foam is easy, and it's a great way to add a creamy, frothy topping to iced coffee, lattes, or even...
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Why Espresso is Served with Sparkling Water: A Tradition with Purpose
If you've ever ordered an espresso at a café, you may have noticed that it's often served with a small glass of...
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A Guide to Making a Coffee with the AeroPress
The AeroPress has become a beloved tool among coffee enthusiasts for its versatility, ease of use, and ability to produce a rich,...
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The Water Matters for Your Coffee
When it comes to brewing the perfect cup of coffee, the spotlight often shines on the beans, the grind, and the brewing...
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When to Grind Your Coffee
Coffee lovers know that the quality of their brew hinges on several factors, with freshness being one of the most critical. While...
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Exploring How Terroir Affects Coffee
Coffee is more than just a morning ritual; it’s a complex beverage that tells a story of its origins. One of the...
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How to Use a Moka Pot
One of our favorite treats is an afternoon coffee using a Moka pot—a classic Italian brewing method that produces rich, espresso-like coffee....
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