Field Notes
Stories, Brew Guides & Trailside Reflections
Field Notes
Apr 3, 2026
What’s in Your Filter? A Closer Look at the Unsung Hero of Brewing
Not All Coffee Filters Are Created Equal
We recently ran a simple test in the roastery: soak different coffee filters...
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Apr 2, 2026
Your Thermal Carafe Is Doing Its Best — Here’s How to Help It
Many of us brew a pot of coffee in the morning and keep it warm in a thermal carafe. It’s convenient, reliable, and f...
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Nov 23, 2025
A Feast Without Coffee? Not Anymore.
Thanksgiving is, without a doubt, my favorite holiday of the year. Sure, Christmas is the grand prize at the end of t...
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Nov 2, 2025
Roast Levels 101: From Bright to Bold
At Cairn Coffee Roasters, we believe every roast tells a story. Some are bright and lively, others deep and grounding...
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Oct 5, 2025
Coffee, Mold, and Marketing Claims—What You Should Know
Mold in Coffee: What’s Real, What’s Marketing
The other day, I saw an ad that really got under my skin. On the left w...
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Oct 5, 2025
Tariffs, Droughts and Your Morning Cup
☕ Coffee Prices Are Climbing—Here’s Why
For the past few months, I’ve felt like a sloth trying to get ahead in a foot...
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Sep 7, 2025
From the Tropics to Your Mug: Coffee’s Origins
Ever wonder where your morning cup begins? Coffee is grown in over 70 countries, but nearly all of it comes from a na...
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Aug 24, 2025
Decaf - How Do They Do That?
Decaf Isn’t a CompromiseIt’s a craft—just like everything else we roast.
Decaf gets a lot of side-eye. We’ve heard th...
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Aug 19, 2025
Why We Are Bird Friendly® Certified
Why Bird Friendly® Matters—And What It Means for Your Morning Cup
We’ve always believed that great coffee starts with...
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Aug 10, 2025
What Do Taste Notes Really Mean?
From Peaches to Coffee: Understanding Flavor
It’s peach season, and one of the small pleasures in life is biting into...
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Jul 25, 2025
Caffeine in Coffee: What You’ve Heard vs. What’s Known
☕ Caffeine Confidence Starts Here
We get this question a lot: “Which coffee has the most caffeine?” The answer? It de...
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Jul 13, 2025
The Most Overlooked Brewing Ingredient? You’re Probably Drinking It
Ever filled your water pitcher and caught that faint chlorine smell? It’s subtle—just a hint in the air. But if you’v...
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