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Branch Street: The Next Steps
Is it too late for Resolutions? We don’t think so. The start to 2019 was a swift one, which didn’t leave much time for us to publicly state our goals for the year going forward. Each year, we set some expectations and goals that we hope will help push us forward as a company. It…
Read MoreTop 30 Coffees 2018
Top 30 Coffees 2018: We made the list! Every year, Coffee Review compiles a list of the best coffees of the year. This year Branch Street made that list. Named to the #25 spot is our roast of Kenya Konyu! This is a huge honor, and we are grateful for the award. Today, the focus…
Read MoreCoffee Brew Ratio Revisited
The Coffee Brew Ratio Many articles are available that cover the coffee brew ratio. It has become generally accepted in the specialty coffee industry that the 2:1 ratio is best. For the most part we have found this to be true. Over the last three years, the majority of our espresso recipes have been within…
Read MoreAcidity Extraction in Espresso
This article will concentrate exclusively on acidity extraction. If you have not already read our previous posts, please check out our article about pressure profile theory for a general overview of pressure profiling and the Sweetness Curve. It would be a good idea to also read a bit about the history of pressure profiling in our…
Read MorePressure Profile Theory, and Espresso
Pressure Profile Theory There is a lot of information available on the internet about espresso brewing. It is an amazing time to be in the coffee industry with so many major recent advancements. Among these advancements is exploration into espresso brewing pressure, and its effect on flavor. However, there is very little information relating to…
Read MorePressure Profile for Espresso
Espresso Pressure Profile: 3 months We are now 3 months in. Using the La Marzocco Strada EP has been a complete game changer for our shop. We will continue to update our findings as we begin to explore the possibilities of this machine. All of our experience to this point is based on subjective observations, not scientific…
Read MoreGrowing Family
Branch Street Means Family, Part 2 Growing Family This is second part of Sam and Megan’s story about their growing family. Be sure to read their first part, Branch Street Means Family We have committed to joining Sam and Megan in their journey of adoption. If you would like to help as well, a GoFundMe page has been…
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Branch Street Means Family We are taking a departure from our usual coffee related writings. Over the past three years, Branch Street has grown to become more than a coffee shop to us. We have met amazing people who have gone from “regulars” to friends, and our team has transformed into what can only be…
Read MoreEspresso on the Strada EP
La Marzocco’s Strada EP It has been just over three years since we opened our doors in Boardman. In that time we have been continually looking for ways to increase our quality, and expand our offerings. As we continue to learn more about coffee roasting brewing and extraction technology, we want to share our progress…
Read MoreThe True Beauty of Latte Art
When I first embarked on my career in coffee, my mentor had a deep aversion to latte art and the culture that promoted it. His view was that he was no good at it, and the flavor of his coffee and milk was the most important part. The drawing on the top of the drink…
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