Notes from my coffee counter—and wherever the next bag takes me.
Latte art I poured in a blue cup on a wooden table

Coffee, travel + the process

My journey learning
to make a better cup.

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Why keep notes

The ritual matters.
So does the record.

I love the taste, the technique, and the small puzzle behind every coffee. BurrBean is where I keep the beans I discover, the methods I try, and what I want to remember for next time.

A little about me
01

Brew

The techniques and tiny adjustments I’m learning at my own coffee counter.

02

Taste

Beans from different roasters, regions, and the places I’m lucky enough to visit.

03

Remember

Honest notes about the good cups, the bad shots, and what I’ll change next time.

From my notebook · 01

How to Dial In Espresso With a New Bag of Beans

The three-to-five-shot routine I use with a new bag: fix the dose, weigh the yield, change one variable, taste, and write down what happened.

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Home barista adjusting an espresso grinder beside an open bag of coffee beansEspresso technique · 9 minute read
The journal

Beans, brews, places, and the notes worth keeping.

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