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(No) Fear of the Dark Roast: A Brief Look at Modcup’s Deeply Roasted Blends

(No) Fear of the Dark Roast: A Brief Look at Modcup’s Deeply Roasted Blends

We’re taking the unique opportunity of the spooky season to talk more about our deeper, ever so slightly darker roasted coffee blends. From the perennially popular Classico cold brew to the more obscure Casuals espresso blend, we’re taking some time to talk about the dark horses of the modcup coffee lineup.

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Single Origin Spotlight: Costa Rican Naturals

Single Origin Spotlight: Costa Rican Naturals

Two Costa Rican beans are first up in the single origin spotlight series of the Mod Blog (working title, let me know what you think). Both are naturals, so expect plenty of notes from the fruitier side of the flavor spectrum, though they are still quite distinct in character from one another. Click through to read more about this season’s Central American champions.

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(PREVIEW) Single Origin Spotlight Series

(PREVIEW) Single Origin Spotlight Series

Our single origin coffees are our pride and joy here at modcup. Countless hours of careful research and highly caffeinated cupping sessions are just some of the actions on our end necessary to bring you the exotic fruit bombs we’re known for. Check back in on the blog over the next few weeks to get some more insight on this season’s big hitters (natural process fans, this is your time).

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A Note on Freshness

A Note on Freshness

Nothing beats a fresh cup of coffee. But how fresh is too fresh? The prioritization of freshness above all other factors in a coffee bean has permeated the zeitgeist in recent years. Fresh coffee is great, but it’s not the end all be all.

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