AUREO Journal

Whole roasted coffee beans beside a mound of freshly ground coffee
Freshness & Storage

Whole Bean vs. Ground Coffee: Which Should You Buy?

Freshness, flavor, grind control and convenience — compared.
Whole coffee beans in an opaque airtight ceramic canister on a kitchen shelf
Freshness & Storage

How Long Does Coffee Stay Fresh, and How Should You Store It?

How long coffee stays fresh, and the simplest way to store it.
Hot water poured from a gooseneck kettle onto coffee in a pour-over dripper
Brewing at Home

How to Make Pour-Over Coffee

A reliable 1:16 recipe with timings, plus how to adjust your cup.
One part ground coffee beside sixteen parts water, a 1:16 ratio by weight
Brewing at Home

Coffee-to-Water Ratio: A Simple Guide

Start at 1:16, then adjust. A quick chart for every brewing method.
Front of an AUREO Peru SO coffee bag showing the coffee name and 12 oz size
Origins & Processing

How to Read a Coffee Bag: Roast, Origin, Process, Altitude & Varieties

Roast, origin, altitude, process and tasting notes — what each detail on the bag tells you.
AUREO Ethiopia Sidama SO surrounded by dark red fruit and blackberries
Roast & Flavor

Understanding Coffee Tasting Notes

Tasting notes describe flavors that come from the coffee itself — here's how to read and use them.
Three AUREO coffees, Trapper Peak Decaf, Ethiopia Sidama SO and Peru SO, beside a mug on a kitchen counter
Choosing Coffee

How to Choose Coffee You'll Actually Like

Start with flavors you already enjoy, then use roast, tasting notes and brewing method to narrow it down.
Coffee Grind Size Guide: From Coarse to Fine
Brewing at Home

Coffee Grind Size Guide: From Coarse to Fine

A grind size chart for every brewer, and how to fix sour or bitter coffee.
What Is Swiss Water Decaf?
Decaf & Caffeine

What Is Swiss Water Decaf?

How Swiss Water decaf works, how it compares, and what to expect in the cup.