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Meet Our (Dramatic) Family

Matthew Adams

Allow us to introduce ourselves, we’re Matt and Laura Adams, and we’re the owners of Backyard Beans Coffee Co. Our family consists of three wild children and sometimes we encounter...

Meet Our (Dramatic) Family

Matthew Adams

Allow us to introduce ourselves, we’re Matt and Laura Adams, and we’re the owners of Backyard Beans Coffee Co. Our family consists of three wild children and sometimes we encounter...

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Make Your Own Cold Brew

Bobby Wrigley

Syrupy, sweet, rich, and ice cold. Not that we needed it, but here's further proof that there’s nothing wrong with a lazy, cold brew–just some coffee grinds, cold water, and...

Make Your Own Cold Brew

Bobby Wrigley

Syrupy, sweet, rich, and ice cold. Not that we needed it, but here's further proof that there’s nothing wrong with a lazy, cold brew–just some coffee grinds, cold water, and...

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A Reason to Recycle

Matthew Adams

Wondering why we made the switch from compostable to recyclable LDPE (low density polyethylene) coffee bags? A lot went into this decision, but the quick version is this–with limited municipal...

A Reason to Recycle

Matthew Adams

Wondering why we made the switch from compostable to recyclable LDPE (low density polyethylene) coffee bags? A lot went into this decision, but the quick version is this–with limited municipal...

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Coffee Grind Settings Guide with Video Tips

Bobby Wrigley

Learn with Backyard Beans Coffee Co. On this episode we'll teach you about the importance of coffee grind sizes. Know when to use a fine grind or a coarse grind...

Coffee Grind Settings Guide with Video Tips

Bobby Wrigley

Learn with Backyard Beans Coffee Co. On this episode we'll teach you about the importance of coffee grind sizes. Know when to use a fine grind or a coarse grind...

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Pour Over Iced Coffee Recipe

Bobby Wrigley

We all love a good iced coffee, and with the warmer days coming ahead we created this easy tutorial on how to make the best pour over iced coffee at...

Pour Over Iced Coffee Recipe

Bobby Wrigley

We all love a good iced coffee, and with the warmer days coming ahead we created this easy tutorial on how to make the best pour over iced coffee at...

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What to Drink in Season

Bobby Wrigley

First, a little horticulture background. The coffee we roast comes from a flowering plant called Coffea Arabica, grown at latitudes close to the equator and at high altitudes where the...

What to Drink in Season

Bobby Wrigley

First, a little horticulture background. The coffee we roast comes from a flowering plant called Coffea Arabica, grown at latitudes close to the equator and at high altitudes where the...