Journal — Manual Brewing

Wade Ruiters
Charlie watches on with a smile as the Aeropress works its magic on Sow coffee.

New Beginnings, Good Friends and Community Initiatives

Charlie showcases the community initiatives we’ve supported lately and shares an Aeropress recipe for Bolivian coffee.

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Wade Ruiters
Picking coffee berries from a tree

Lost in Time at Finca Las Lajas, Costa Rica

Discover Sow’s first coffee from Finca Las Lajas in Costa Rica. Meet the producers, Oscar and Francisca Chacon, and check out Charlie’s 1-cup Kinto filter recipe.

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Wade Ruiters
People sorting coffee fruit.

Good Coffee Doing Good - Burundi Nini

Charlie explores two community initiatives. Discover the story behind Tanaka, a Carlton grocery and community food hub, and learn more about the Good Coffee Doing Good project.

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Wade Ruiters
Charlie pours hot water into a Chemex pour-over.

Chemex Lessons and Brazilian Brews

The Chemex is a classic piece of coffee equipment that will still look sexy 50 years from now. Charlie shares a go-to recipe and lessons learned so you can brew excellent coffee with a Chemex.

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