Journal

Notes from the maison.

ORIGINS

Why Altitude Changes the Way Coffee Tastes

Coffee grown higher ripens slower — and that slowness is where complexity comes from. A look at why altitude is one of the strongest predictors of quality in the cup.

Camille Roussel  ·  6 min read

ORIGINS

A Guide to Understanding Coffee Processing

Washed, natural, honey, anaerobic — processing shapes flavour as much as origin does. Here is what actually happens to a coffee cherry before it becomes a green bean.

Julien Marchand  ·  8 min read

CULTURE

How to Build a Better Morning Coffee Ritual

A ritual is not a routine performed faster. Some notes on slowing down the first fifteen minutes of the day.

Camille Roussel  ·  5 min read

ROASTING

The Difference Between Light and Dark Roasting

Darker is not stronger, and lighter is not weaker. What roast level actually changes in the cup.

Julien Marchand  ·  7 min read

CULTURE

A Weekend Coffee Guide to Paris

Where to drink coffee in Paris when you have two days and no fixed plan.

Camille Roussel  ·  9 min read