“Christ.” I run my hands through what's left of my hair, then down my face with increasing pressure. I breathe deep, forgetting for a moment that my head still rings with last night's festivities. The numbness in the back of my throat jerks me awake. I grab for the half-full water bottle on my nightstand … Continue reading Sunday Morning Was Once Saturday Night
Author: Peter Knochel
A Picture Says a Couple Words
So what do I do with these gifs and memes I've saved for you? They're filling up my phone, and although you've never seen them, I’m sure each one is perfect. You’d see the notification and smile that smile saved for lovers and small glowing screens. Maybe someday I'll get to show you. “So, what’s … Continue reading A Picture Says a Couple Words
Coffee Tips to Help Win the Holidays
The Holiday Season is a special time of year, and hate it or love it ("the underdog's on top. And I'm gon' shine homey until my heart stop" - The Game), it's here. As a kid, it was all about Christmas morning. As a teenager, it was all about hanging out at packed shopping malls … Continue reading Coffee Tips to Help Win the Holidays
What’s the Deal With Pour Over Coffee?
There are a bunch of fancy ways to make coffee. And as someone who helps run a company that makes coffee in a way people would probably consider fancy, I'm not really in a position to throw too much shade. But there comes a time when we must look ourselves in the mirror and say, … Continue reading What’s the Deal With Pour Over Coffee?
Blended Coffee is Just a Milkshake
If you're like us, you probably wake up every morning, hop up out of bed, and get your swag on. Of course, by "hop up," we mean blindly reaching for your phone trying to turn off the alarm like a crazed octopus. And by "swag," we naturally mean drink something with a ton of caffeine. … Continue reading Blended Coffee is Just a Milkshake
What is Cold Brew Coffee?
Cold Brew Coffee is coffee brewed using room temperature or cold water and a long soak time. This process is extremely simple and produces a flavorful and highly caffeinated coffee. There are only three steps to making cold brew: Combine ground coffee with room temperature water in some kind of container like a mason jar and … Continue reading What is Cold Brew Coffee?
Health Benefits of Brojo Coffee
Coffee is full of naturally occurring antioxidants and nutrients. In fact, drinking 3-4 cups of coffee per day has been shown to help cleanse the body of toxins and potentially mitigate the effects of aging on the brain. The bummer for a lot of people is that they can't get those health benefits because of coffee's … Continue reading Health Benefits of Brojo Coffee
What is Dutch Brew Coffee?
Dutch Brew Coffee (also known as Kyoto Drip Coffee) is an ice drip brewing method that produces a highly caffeinated coffee that remains bright and flavorful. The process to make Dutch brew is really not that different from making hot coffee. You drip water onto ground coffee, it soaks/brews and then drips into what essentially … Continue reading What is Dutch Brew Coffee?
How Coffee Beans Get Their Flavor
We often get asked, "Hey bro, how'd you decided on Colombian Arabica beans?" The short answer is, they have a robust, almost chocolatey flavor that's familiar and inviting like Sunday morning. That bold flavor lends itself to ice drip as cold water brewing techniques tend to mellow out aroma and smooth out acidity. Bottom line, … Continue reading How Coffee Beans Get Their Flavor
You Don’t Need a Cold Brew Coffee Maker. Stop It.
Cold Brew Coffee Makers huh? Alright, let's take a look at cold brew coffee makers and whether or not you need one. Cold brew has been around for a long, long time and the reason is simple; it's good coffee with a ton of caffeine. In fact, it helped inspire us to start our company. Brojo Coffee … Continue reading You Don’t Need a Cold Brew Coffee Maker. Stop It.
The Works of Peter C. Knochel 