Brew Talks

By Hailie Stevens | February 06, 2023

Fellow's Take on Ethiopia Hayissa Olocho Natural from Onyx | Espresso Brew Guide

  Opus is coming! Sign up for updates.    Here’s how we brew this exquisitely floral microlot, available in limited quantities—Ethiopia Hayissa Olocho Natural! The small Hayissa Olocho washing station...

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By Hailie Stevens | January 30, 2023

Fellow's Take on Rwanda Intego from Nomad | Pour-Over Brew Guide

  Here’s how we brew this striking natural anaerobic process with a sour candy aroma that turns sweet upon sipping. Enjoy jammy notes of cherry, lemon, pomegranate and a chocolate...

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By Hailie Stevens | January 23, 2023

Fellow's Take on Ethiopia Kolla Bolcha Lot #4 from Broadcast | Pour-Over Brew Guide

  Here’s how we brew this delicious silky cup of strawberry jam and stone fruit—Ethiopia Kolla Bolcha Lot #4 by Broadcast!   Kolla Bolcha is a relatively new coffee co-op...

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By Hailie Stevens | January 17, 2023

Fellow's Take on the Exclusive Year of the Fellowlope from Brandywine | Pour-Over Brew Guide

Here’s how we brew this delicious cryptid twist on the year of the rabbit—Year of the Fellowlope by Brandywine! This honey-processed coffee was grown by smallholder farmers around the Koke...

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By Hailie Stevens | January 09, 2023

Fellow's Take on Ethiopia Layo #5 from Loveless | Pour-Over Brew Guide

  Here’s how we brew this delightful balance of sweetness and florals with a buttery fragrance on top—Ethiopia Layo #5 by Loveless! Layo #5 is a mix of coffees grown...

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By Hailie Stevens | January 03, 2023

Fellow's Take on Ethiopia Hamasho Washed from Ilse | Pour-Over Brew Guide

  Here’s how we brew this sweet, structured, and super expressive coffee, exclusive to Drops—Ethiopia Hamasho by ILSE! This is ILSE’s second year working with Hamasho. The washing station processes...

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By Hailie Stevens | December 26, 2022

Fellow's Take on Ethiopia Hambella Natural from Bean Bros | Pour-Over Brew Guide

  Here’s how we brew our last collaboration of 2022 be anything short of sensational—a sweet berry medley, all the way from Denmark—Ethiopia Hambella Natural by Bean Bros! After years of curating...

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By Hailie Stevens | December 19, 2022

Fellow's Take on Honduras La Esmeralda La Sampedrana from by Yes Plz | Pour-Over Brew Guide

  Here’s how we brew this fragrant coffee from La Esmeralda by Yes Plz! Based in LA, Yes Plz only roasts one coffee a week, carefully chosen for its compelling...

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By Hailie Stevens | December 12, 2022

Fellow's Take on Laderas Del Tapias Bourbon Natural from Unity | Pour-Over Brew Guide

  Unity has worked with Colombian producer Rodrigo Palaez for 7 years, after falling in love with his outstanding natural process coffees. Rodrigo takes creative measures to dry coffees in...

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By Hailie Stevens | December 05, 2022

Fellow's Take on Mexico Silvia Herrera from Sightglass | Pour-Over Brew Guide

  Here’s how we brew a juicy, nuanced, and sparklingly clean Gesha—Mexico Silvia Herrera by Sightglass! Sightglass first worked with Silvia Herrara in 2021, the same year her natural Gesha...

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By Hailie Stevens | November 28, 2022

Fellow's Take on Kenya Kainamui AA from April Coffee Roasters | Pour-Over Brew Guide

  Here’s how we brew a bright, delicate Nordic roast, all the way from Denmark: Kenya Kainamui AA by April Coffee Roasters.  Founded in Copenhagen by champion barista Patrik Rolf,...

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By Hailie Stevens | November 21, 2022

Fellow's Take on Costa Rica Las Lajas Perla Negra from Flux Coffee | Pour-Over Brew Guide

The foothills of the Poas Volcano is home to one of the most famous micro-mills in Costa Rica, Las Lajas! This coffee went through their unique “Perla Negra” process: a...

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