What is Honey Processed Coffee?

Let’s rewind a bit. Coffee is grown on small trees, shrubs really, and the bean is actually the seed of a cherry. Coffee is a fruit. Before the cherry grows on the shrub, a coffee blossom appears, ...

Coffee Champs Brewers Cup

There are 4 main competitions and I got to participate in the Brewers Cup event. Matt jumped on a last minute opening the week of the event, so with no prior plan of competing this year, we had 4 d...

Brewing with a Pour Over

The pour over, so simple and yet so delicious. Ever wonder what all the hype is about? It is, after all, just manually poured water through coffee grounds and a filter, much like what happens with ...

How Much Coffee Should I Use?

It’s a common question I hear all the time: how much coffee should I use? It depends on how much volume you are brewing. This is where ratio’s come into play. Knowing the correct coffee to water ra...

Nitro Cold Brew Popsicle Recipe

We all love cold brew, so why not make popsicles for the summertime?!

Coffee: Washed vs. Natural Process

The coffee bean is encased in many layers: silver skin, parchment, pectin, pulp, and outer skin. There are three primary methods to process the coffee and extract the bean: washed/wet-process, natu...

Backyard Beans Coffee Co. - Take a tour of our new storefront

Time has really flown by and we have been so excited about our new store, hanging out with our customers, and enjoying the scenery. If you haven't visited us during our soft-launch, come and do so!...

The Art of Roast Levels & Flavor

Let's talk about roasting! You've probably heard the words "light", "medium", and "dark" to differentiate between roasts and these are good reference points when talking about what is going on whe...

Nitro Coffee Cream Cupcakes Recipe

What better way to enjoy a little extra coffee than in a cupcake? A little boost of caffeine and the combined flavors of coffee and chocolate - yes please.

2017 US Coffee Championships

Recently, our team had an exciting opportunity to take a road trip and compete in the US Coffee Championships qualifying event in Knoxville, TN.  The US Coffee Championships is an opportunity for c...