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Brewing Guides
Learn how to brew better coffee at home, from drip coffee makers and French press to pour-over and espresso.
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Coffee Education
Explore coffee terminology, roast levels, body, acidity, caffeine, and everything in between.
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Roast Profiles
Discover the differences between light, medium, dark, and specialty roasts.
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Bean Origins
Travel the coffee-growing regions of the world and learn how origin impacts flavor.
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Flavor Notes
Understand tasting notes like chocolate, caramel, fruit, nuts, spice, and more.
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Cartel Briefings
News, product spotlights, brewing tips, and insider updates from Mugshot Coffee Supply.
Featured Case Files
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CASE FILE #010: The Storage Sting Operation
The four criminals stealing your coffee's flavor. Opening Statement Your coffee survived the farm. It survived the roaster. It survived shipping. Then it got left beside the stove in a...
CASE FILE #010: The Storage Sting Operation
The four criminals stealing your coffee's flavor. Opening Statement Your coffee survived the farm. It survived the roaster. It survived shipping. Then it got left beside the stove in a...
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CASE FILE #009: The Freshness Countdown
Why coffee has a ticking clock. Opening Statement Coffee beans don't stay at peak freshness forever. The moment coffee is roasted, the countdown begins. Every day after roasting, the beans...
CASE FILE #009: The Freshness Countdown
Why coffee has a ticking clock. Opening Statement Coffee beans don't stay at peak freshness forever. The moment coffee is roasted, the countdown begins. Every day after roasting, the beans...
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Case File #008: The Water Quality Cover-Up
Why Your Water Might Be Sabotaging Your Coffee You bought great beans. You measured carefully. You used the right grind. Yet somehow your coffee still tastes... off. The culprit may...
Case File #008: The Water Quality Cover-Up
Why Your Water Might Be Sabotaging Your Coffee You bought great beans. You measured carefully. You used the right grind. Yet somehow your coffee still tastes... off. The culprit may...
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Case File #007: The Grinder Heist: Why Grind Si...
Teaser:You can buy the world's best coffee beans and still end up with a terrible cup if the grind size is wrong. Case Status: Operator Error Detected The Evidence Too...
Case File #007: The Grinder Heist: Why Grind Si...
Teaser:You can buy the world's best coffee beans and still end up with a terrible cup if the grind size is wrong. Case Status: Operator Error Detected The Evidence Too...
