For coffee lovers, the word “decaf” often comes with a sigh—typically associated with bland, uninspiring cups that lack depth and complexity. But at Coroco Coffee , we’re here to change that perception with our latest offering: Ambler Ethiopia Decaf FTO Natural. This organic certified, fair trade coffee is decaffeinated using the Swiss Water Process® delivering all the rich, complex flavors you love—without chemicals and without the caffeine. Karen’s Mission for the Perfect Decaf Coffee Anyone who knows Karen Weckerly, owner and lead roaster of Coroco Coffee, knows that she puts 110% into everything she does—and this coffee is no exception. Finding a decaf that meets...

Are you ready to embark on a journey into the world of pour-over coffee brewing? This method is not only easy but also capable of delivering a remarkable coffee experience.

Coffee and music, two of life's great pleasures, are often intertwined in ways we might not expect. For Karen Weckerly, owner and coffee roaster at Coroco Coffee Roaster Collective, her journey into the world of coffee was uniquely shaped by her background as a professional violinist.

Being part of my coffee friends' and fans’ coffee journey is one of the best parts of my career. I like to think that at COROCO we make specialty coffee accessible for everyone. So when a customer called with a question about their coffee tasting unflavorful at home, I was excited to have that conversation and help them achieve the desired results. In this case, it was a fun “show & tell” of how finely coffee needs to be ground for drip preparation.   I hadn’t had the chance to play with my set of Kruve sifters in a while,...

At COROCO Coffee Roaster Collective, we get asked a great number of questions about grinding coffee for different preparations as well as for brewing the best coffee at home. Here are a few of the basics for coffee grinding, and why it matters.   Grind.   A bit of jargon to start us off. Grinding coffee will produce the desired grounds as well as a small amount of grounds that are too small (aka “fines”) and some that are too large (aka “boulders”). The nicer the grinder one buys, the fewer fines and boulders will be in the mix. Your...

Cold brew coffee is great — it has all the caffeinating and cooling properties of an iced coffee, but it's brewed without any heat. Coffee grounds are soaked in cool water for several hours at a time to extract the rich coffee taste without the bitterness or acidity. The only downside? Cold brew takes time, about 8 hours to be exact!   The good news is that you can make it at home in your French Press— here's how.   How to Make Cold Brew Coffee in a French Press   Cold Brew Recipe   6 oz. coffee (About 3/4...