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I’m not the type of person who likes product subscriptions. Partially because I think it takes the effort involved in meaningful discovery out of the equation. Partially because I think people need to make their own decisions. Partially because I know what I like more than anyone curating a box of anything knows what I like. HOWEVER, I do subscribe to one monthly product delivery, and that’s Yonder Coffee. Caleb works with one roaster per month. You can subscribe to 1, 2, or 4 bags from said roasters. And he works with the ABSOLUTE BEST ROASTERS in the world. Over the past year, I’ve had amazing coffees from Berlin, Busan, Zurich, Hong Kong, Barcelona, etc. Yes, it’s a little pricey. Yes, it’s absolutely worth it, whether you’re a coffee nerd or someone looking to branch out from a grocery store roast.
Jun 29, 2021
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Getting into coffee can be a commitment. The time I used to spend looking into cool roasters for every bean re-up quickly piled up, and I was ready to cave into a coffee subscription to handle the load for me. At first, I tried the Blue Bottle sub since I knew their cold brew was A+, and that was actually pretty great. I stuck with that for a few months, before hearing about Trade Coffee. Trade intros you with one of those BuzzFeedy quizzes to pinpoint what notes and roasts you’re into, and then sets you up with your subscription, giving you several options for each shipment. After each order, I toss the coffee a 👍or 👎 which might influence the coffees I’m recommended(???) Idk really, I haven’t looked into it much, but I love the variety and find it to be a great way to get delicious coffee from small companies without dumping hours into research.
May 4, 2021
Even if supplemental (can choose 1-4x/mo) it’s a great way to try a fantastic range of coffees.
Dropped a link for those that haven’t had their first cup yet.
Feb 20, 2024
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In my last rec, I've been investing a lot more time to make my coffee from scratch as a self-care routine. My buddy Trevor was the one that completely flipped my routine when he told me he was gonna start his own online coffee bean shop, Red Rock Roasting. In addition to his full time job, Trevor's running this small shop all for his love and passion for great coffee. As opposed to buying beans from some shop, I really love that we get to experience his curated set of beans and you know we love a great sec of recs! I've tried most of the beans and one of my favorite is the Burundi - Kibingo because I prefer lighter acidity. Highly recommend placing an order and he'll ship you some freshly roasted beans!
Jul 1, 2021
Top Recs from @alex-delany
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There are crackers that cool, young, brand-savvy, culinary enthusiasts eat. And then there are crackers that old Southern Italian Grandpas eat. I’m fine with the former, but I prefer the latter. Taralli, If you’re not familiar, are the latter. They’re a style of cracker that is essentially a bread stick (made with a slightly denser dough) curled in on itself to form a circle, usually with a shiny, smooth exterior. A lot of taralli have things like fennel seeds, pepper flakes, or dried herbs folded into the dough, but these rosemary and sea salt ones from Bello Rustico are the best I’ve found stateside. The exterior is more textural, and the cracker itself is buttery and extremely flaky, right at home with some roasted red peppers, a hunk of piave, or a slice of mortadella.
Jun 29, 2021
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Actual Source is a publisher, bookseller, merch maker, and all-around design-nerd’s dream based in Utah. As someone who went to school for graphic design and never became a graphic designer, it helps me feel like I’m still in the club. Front to back, the shop is absolute heat, even if you don’t drop terms like kerning, logotype, or visual identity system in conversation regularly. The merch is just as rad as the book curation. The collabs are genre-breaking. And their book series called Shoplifters is probably the best place to physically experience the work of today’s raddest illustrators and type designers.
Jun 29, 2021
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My Nona always had a Hall ball pitcher in the kitchen. So does my mom. So do I. The Hall China Company started making these ceramic pitchers in the ‘30s and they became pretty ubiquitous in the 40s, 50s, and 60s in American kitchens. The bulbous shape is super classic, and the portfolio of glaze colors is amazing. I prefer the styles that have the white interior showing on the lip of the pitcher for some added contrast. Fill it up with ice and some water. Or lemonade. Or mint tea. Or pre-batched negronis. They’re affordable and all over eBay, Etsy, and the like.
Jun 29, 2021