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Roasters, Brews, and the Craft of Specialty Coffee

Earlier this year, I was interviewed for an article on the differences between French and Italian roast that was published in Simply Recipes and Yahoo. The article included a few quotes, but I had a bit more detail that I thought was worth sharing as I get asked this question. What is/are the key differences […]

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