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Coffee's Next Generation
Education
Coffee's Next Generation

Throughout the world, farmers are aging, and younger generations are increasingly stepping away from agriculture altogether. This isn't only happening in large-scale commodity farming in the United...

Which Coffees Are Best for Espresso?
Which Coffees Are Best for Espresso?

Walk into most coffee shops or browse online and you’ll often see coffees labeled “espresso blend.” It suggests that only certain coffees are suited for espresso. But the truth is simpler and more ...

Coffee Pricing and Economic Injustice: Why Fair Pay for Farmers Still Matters in 2026
Coffee Pricing and Economic Injustice: Why Fair Pay for Farmers Still Matters in 2026

Pictured at top: Mario Villano on his farm on a small hamlet of Pacaybamba in the Incawasi Valley, Peru. After another year of dramatic swings in global coffee prices and mounting pressures from ...

The Science Behind Flash Brew Flavor
At the Roastery
The Science Behind Flash Brew Flavor

Flash brewing is a method in which you brew hot coffee directly over ice, instead of chilling hot coffee after brewing. This brew results in an aromatic and crisp cup, thanks to the effects of ‘sh...

Interview with Peter Mbature of Kamavindi Estate
Interview with Peter Mbature of Kamavindi Estate

Nick Breheny, Director of Coffee   Thank you for joining me today Peter! Let’s start off with your background: can you tell me more about yourself — where you grew up, and how you began working in ...

Iced Coffee in Two Minutes
Education
Iced Coffee in Two Minutes

Designed for speed without sacrificing clarity, this two-minute method delivers a crisp, vibrant cup that highlights the lively notes in your favorite coffee. No fancy gear, no extended wait—just ...

Why I Brew with Lower Water Temperatures (and Why You Should Try It)
Why I Brew with Lower Water Temperatures (and Why You Should Try It)

  Nick Brehany, Director of Coffee The rules of coffee brewing are always evolving. What once felt like dogma: “use the hottest water you can” has now given way to a more nuanced understanding of ...

Nick Breheny brews coffee in the lab
At the Roastery
Think Spring: Burundi, Colombia, and Peru

Nick Breheny, Director of Coffee Growing up in the Midwest, I’ve come to know the seasons not just by the calendar but by the way they feel. Each season has its own rhythm. Summer pulls me outsid...

2025 Roaster of the Year
2025 Roaster of the Year

Wonderstate Coffee is honored to be recognized as the 2025 Macro Roaster of the Year by Roast magazine, an award that celebrates superior coffee quality, dedication to sustainability, and a commitm...