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The Tuned Cup

Basics · the low string

Beans & Roasts

Fresh, well-kept beans set the ceiling for every cup — no grinder rescues a stale bag. Light or dark roast, single origin or blend, how to store beans, and which grocery store bags are worth it.

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Storing beans, light and dark roasts, single origins and blends, and buying beans: those guides are on the bench right now.

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