Vol. 01 · The Journal 3 pieces · Aug 2026

Notes on coffee, rating, and finding a good cup.

Field guides, opinions, and the occasional argument about whether the new roaster on 14th deserves the hype. Written for the people who log every cup.

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Product

What makes the best coffee rating app actually useful.

Most apps to rate coffee are glorified journals. Here is what separates a real one from a photo dump.

6 MIN · AUG 27, 2026
Barista pouring milk into a latte
Field Guide

Finding lattes worth ordering.

Why the latte on your block is probably fine, and how to spot the ones actually worth the walk two neighborhoods over.

8 MIN · AUG 27, 2026