The Ultimate Winter Wellness Boost

By now most of us can say that February has overstayed its welcome. The days are still short, motivation is hard to come by, and we can collectively agree that shoveling more snow was not on our ch...

Water for Coffee

Because coffee is between 98 and 99 percent water, the type of water used to brew coffee has a big impact on the flavor. So how do you know what impact your water is having on your coffee? In order...

Pouring Over the Perfect Presents: Our Holiday Coffee Picks 2025

Sleigh your holiday shopping with Backyard Beans! We've brewed up the perfect guide to gifting for every coffee lover on your list. Find festive favorites like our cozy Llama on the Shelf blend, th...

What Terroir Really Means in Coffee: Reflections on Jem Challender’s Terroir

Reading Terroir shifted the way I think about coffee—from something grown “out there” to something shaped, day by day, by thousands of tiny decisions and environmental realities. This blog reflects...

What Is a Co-Ferment? Exploring Fruit-Fermented Coffee

Curious about co-ferment coffee? This blog dives into how fermenting coffee with fruit creates bold, unique flavors. Whether brewed hot or cold, co-ferment coffees offer an unforgettable tasting ex...

Matcha 101: Your Complete Guide to This Green Superfood

Matcha is a special, finely ground green tea from Japan, known for its vibrant color and unique flavor. Unlike other teas, you consume the entire tea leaf when you drink matcha, giving you more ben...

Ask Your Roasters: Q & A

Meet Bobby Wrigley, our Director of Coffee, who's been leading the way in sourcing and roasting for Backyard Beans for a decade. In this exclusive Q&A, Bobby pulls back the curtain on the art a...

Mold, Mycotoxins, and Purity Claims in Coffee

A handful of coffee companies popular online have been marketing their coffee with a claim of being “mold free”. Is this a valid concern, or is this just a boogeyman created by purity claims? This ...

Decaf, But Make It Delicious: Exploring Sugarcane & Mountain Water Processes

Learn how decaf coffee can still taste incredible. This guide breaks down the EA Sugarcane decaf process and compares it to the Mountain Water Process and traditional methylene chloride decaf. Whet...

What Makes Your Coffee Special?

Let’s be honest, most of us don't usually think too hard about the details behind our morning cup of coffee. I know I didn’t, at least not until I started working at Backyard Beans. But have you ev...