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Author: Andrew Pautler

I'm Andrew—a coffee enthusiast, husband, dad, & designer at Pautler Design. Ever since I discovered specialty coffee, I can't get enough. I've made it my goal to continuously explore the amazing world of coffee and share what I learn with others. I live in St. Louis, MO with my beautiful wife and three kids.
How to cup coffee cheatsheet
Coffee Article

How to Cup Coffee – Free Download

Cupping coffee is the best way to evaluate coffee—from evaluating green coffee to making purchase decisions as a roaster to…

Andrew Pautler
Coffee Article

The 6 Most Popular Espresso Coffee Drinks 

From cappuccino to iced latte, there are many types of delicious espresso-based coffee drinks—most of which consist of some combination…

Andrew Pautler
El Salvador El Retiro Bernardina from Kaldi's Coffee
Coffee Reviews

El Salvador El Retiro Bernardina – Kaldi’s Coffee

The Cupping Room series includes the most exciting coffees Kaldi’s has to offer and have been some of my favorites…

Andrew Pautler
Koji spores on coffee cherries
Coffee Article

What is the Koji Process?

Gone are the days of only washed, natural, and honey processing—in are the days of thermal shock, IPA anaerobic, and…

Andrew Pautler
Java Koji - Special Release from Pull & Pour Coffee Club
Coffee Reviews

Pull & Pour Special Release 005 – Java Koji

The delicious Colombian Java is the fifth special release of the Pull & Pour Coffee Club. Java Kojiis sourced by…

Andrew Pautler
El Salvador El Mirador Pacamara by Roadmap CoffeeWorks
Coffee Reviews

El Salvador El Mirador Pacamara – Roadmap CoffeeWorks

The Pacamara variety is one of the coolest coffee varieties out there. Its bean’s enormous size is why it also…

Andrew Pautler
Shoondhisa Ethiopia from Manhattan Coffee Roasters
Coffee Reviews

Shoondhisa Ethiopia – Manhattan Coffee Roasters

Manhattan Coffee out of the Netherlands has been one of my favorite international roasters for years, so it was not…

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Learning about Coffee

Coffee Brewing Ratio Guide – Free Download

How many grams of water do I use when brewing 24g at a 1:16 ratio? Even if I’ve brewed it…

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Wush Wush Ethiopia from LAMILL Coffee
Coffee Reviews

Wush Wush Ethiopia – LAMILL

Over the past week or two, I’ve been enjoying a diverse lineup of coffees from Los Angeles roaster, LAMILL Coffee….

Andrew Pautler
Hawaii Ka‘ū Tropical Punch Washed – Paradise Coffee Roasters
Coffee Reviews

Hawaii Ka‘ū Tropical Punch Washed – Paradise Coffee Roasters

Most Hawaiian coffee I’ve tried has been overpriced, gimmicky and overroasted. When you find quality Hawaiian coffee though, it truly…

Andrew Pautler
Making pour over coffee
Learning about Coffee

A Simple Explanation of Pour Over Coffee to Water Ratios

One of the most confusing aspects, when you start brewing pour over coffee at home, is the coffee-to-water ratio. How much coffee to use and how much water to pour over it can be confusing, but can also have a big impact on the final cup of coffee you brew. If you are new to brewing pour over coffee and looking for the water-to-coffee ratio to achieve a golden cup of coffee every time, this guide will help you get started.

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Pouring beer into a pour over
Coffee Article

The Ultimate Collection of Coffee Beers

Two of the things I love most in this world are specialty coffee and craft beer, so it is no…

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