Fellow Blog

By Hanna McPhee | October 30, 2018

How Vacuums Prevent Coffee Staling

Coffee storage and freshness are influenced by a confusing mix of variables that greatly affect how long your beans stay tasty. We’re a big fan of vacuums as a means...

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By Jake Miller | October 12, 2018

A Q&A with the Inventor of Atmos Vacuum Canister

Fellow’s latest product, Atmos Vacuum Canister, launched in September with the important mission to keep coffee fresher for longer. The minimalist canister looks simple, but the science and engineering inside is...

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By Jake Miller | September 14, 2018

Fire Road x Fellow | A San Francisco Collaboration

Below Andrew Perkins’ rural home in the Santa Cruz mountains spans a network of fire roads. Meant for fire containment, Andrew hopped on his bike as a kid and used...

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By Jake Miller | September 06, 2018

Coffee With A Cause | September Featured Roasters

Running a quality coffee roastery these days is no small feat! There’s the cost, of course, trying to keep prices reasonable and still pay for inventory, rent, employees, maintenance, and...

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By Jake Miller | August 16, 2018

What’s The Point of A PID Controller In An Electric Kettle?

Minimal and modern with a single button and a sleek LCD screen, Stagg EKG and Corvo EKG’s base is hiding something very powerful inside: a PID controller. A proportional-integral-derivative controller...

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By Hanna McPhee | August 07, 2018

The Process | August Featured Roasters

Like wine, spirits, and many commodities, after it is harvested coffee undergoes varying degrees of process and management before it gets roasted and ends up in our hands. In a...

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By Hanna McPhee | July 26, 2018

Here’s What The Reviews Say About Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle

Like a parent who thinks their child can do no wrong, we’re obviously biased about our precious baby Stagg EKG. To help you sort out the facts and find a...

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By Hanna McPhee | June 27, 2018

Jun Shan Yin Zhen | China’s 10 Most Famous Teas

The rolling hills of China’s southern Yunnan Province have been identified as the birthplace of tea. Anthropologists say here is “where humans figured out that eating tea leaves or brewing...

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By Hanna McPhee | June 13, 2018

What's an Affogato Shot + How to Make it With Prismo

An affogato is the perfect summer pick-me-up or a delicious way to impress dinner party guests with minimal effort. Usually, a traditional affogato takes the form of a scoop of...

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By Jake Miller | June 07, 2018

Design Month | June Featured Roasters

To tell you why we at Fellow have decided June is “Design Month,” we first have to tell you about San Francisco Design Week!  SF Design Week is an annual...

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By Jake Miller | May 03, 2018

Bon Voyage | May Featured Roasters

We all feel it. The days are getting longer, sleeves are getting shorter, and before we know it, dreams of summer travels have begun to materialize in our minds… Hey,...

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By Hanna McPhee | April 27, 2018

Specialty Coffee Expo 2018 Recap

Our favorite week of the year has come and gone, and all we’re left with is sweet, sweet memories and caffeine withdrawal after consuming 20 cups a day for three...

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