Independent · Reader‑supported
Slow coffee, considered brewing, honest notes from the kitchen counter.
Brew & Bean Journal is a third‑person field guide for people who want better cups at home. We test pour‑over recipes, chart grind sizes, and review beans with no sponsorship in the copy — just what came out of the kettle.
- Pieces published
- 0
- Cups tasted
- ~28
- Brewers on the bench
- 7
The journal
Latest pieces
Tested on a Hario V60, Origami, and an Aeropress before any of it ships here.
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What lives here
Three threads, one kitchen.
01
Technique
Pour‑over recipes with measured ratios, water temperature, and timing — repeatable from cup to cup.
02
Gear
Grinders, kettles, drippers, and scales — long‑form notes on what earns a place on the counter.
03
Beans
Honest reviews of single‑origin lots, decafs, and blends. Origin, process, roast date, and a cupping‑style score.
The brewletter
One email when there's something worth steeping.
A short note whenever a new piece lands — recipe cards, bean picks, and the occasional equipment note. No tracking, no upsell.