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3 Reasons Brazil Bourbon Peaberry Coffee Deserves Your Attention

May 19, 2026November 8, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

As a coffee lover, I’m always on the hunt for something that breaks the mold—a cup that makes me pause …

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Can You Roast Coffee Beans in a Microwave? Why I Do Not Recommend It

May 19, 2026October 31, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

Coffee lovers are always searching for new, convenient ways to enjoy their favorite drink. One of the more unusual questions …

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Coffee Fermentation: Preventing Flavor Loss and Mold (Processing Guide)

May 19, 2026October 30, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

Fermentation brings life to coffee—but if it’s poorly managed, it can ruin an entire harvest.The same microbes that create sweetness …

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Sustainability in Coffee Fermentation (1)

Coffee Fermentation Waste Isn’t Trash—It’s the Future and more

May 19, 2026October 19, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

Behind every bag of coffee lies a surprising fact—only about 20% of the coffee cherry becomes the bean you brew. …

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The Microbiology of Coffee Fermentation: How Microbes Create Flavor and Aroma

The Microbiology of Coffee Fermentation: How Microbes Create Flavor and Aroma

May 19, 2026October 19, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

Every cup of coffee begins with a biological symphony. Before roasting, before grinding, before the first pour-over bloom—there’s fermentation. Inside …

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Cocoa and Coffee Fermentation: How Microbes Shape Flavor and Quality (Complete Guide)

May 19, 2026October 17, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

Few people realize that every cup of coffee and every bite of chocolate owes its flavor to one of nature’s …

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Coffee and Coconut Oil for Fat Burning Does It Really Work

Coconut Oil in Coffee for Weight Loss: A Science-Backed Review

May 16, 2026September 30, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

Medically Reviewed by: Leah Swartwout, MD The trend of adding fat to coffee, popularized by “bulletproof” style brews, has taken …

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The Influence of Various Factors on Caffeine Content in Coffee Brews: A Deep Dive into the Foods 2021 Study

The Influence of Various Factors on Caffeine Content in Coffee Brews: A Deep Dive into the Foods 2021 Study

May 19, 2026April 28, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

If you’ve ever wondered why some cups of coffee hit harder than others, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right …

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science behind cold brew coffee

Cold Brew Coffee Science: Why It Tastes Smoother Than Hot Brew

April 19, 2026April 27, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

Learn why cold brew coffee tastes smoother than hot coffee, including the roles of extraction temperature, acidity perception, aroma compounds, roast level, and dilution.

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Coffee and Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know

April 21, 2026January 18, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

Understanding the relationship between coffee consumption and prostate cancer risk is essential for making informed health choices. Coffee is one …

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About Kelsey

Kelsey Todd is the founder of The Golden Lamb Coffee, an independent coffee publication focused on brewing guides, recipes, and coffee science. After more than two decades as a barista in Seattle and Santa Barbara, he brings practical coffee experience to every guide on the site.

The Golden Lamb Coffee is not affiliated with the Golden Lamb restaurant in Lebanon, Ohio.

The Golden Lamb Coffee

Independent coffee recipes, brewing guides, gear reviews, and coffee science for curious home coffee drinkers.

The Golden Lamb Coffee is not affiliated with The Golden Lamb restaurant in Lebanon, Ohio.

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