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Adam Lees

Ellis Coffee Gets Inspired at the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Expo 2024

by Adam Lees

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) hosted its annual Expo in Chicago from April 12-14, 2024. This three-day event brought together coffee professionals to explore new products, technology, and trends in the industry. The Expo’s dynamic setting provided insights into emerging coffee trends, innovative products, and cutting-edge technology. Engaging in workshops and observing competitors will help us refine our offerings and improve customer experience. Not to mention, it fosters creativity and gave us a bunch of ideas and inspiration!

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Exploring Coffee Brewing Methods: Agitation vs Immersion Techniques

by Adam Lees

Explore the world of coffee brewing: Agitation brewing delivers traditional flavor and suits large groups but demands precision. Immersion brewing, like the French Press, offers a forgiving process with a caffeine kick, yet is less practical for many. Discover your ideal method and enhance your coffee experience with this handy coffee brewing method guidebook!

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The Perfect Coffee Ratio: A Guide to Brewing Your Best Cup

The Perfect Coffee Ratio: A Guide to Brewing Your Best Cup

by Adam Lees

Perfect your coffee game with our expert guide to coffee brewing, where our Director of Coffee explores the standard coffee-to-water ratio (16-20:1) and other expert tips! Learn how grind size affects your coffee how different methods like immersion brewing and cold brew are affected and more!

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About Adam Lees

Adam Lees is the Director of Coffee and Quality Assurance at Ellis Coffee. With over 20 years in the specialty coffee industry, Adam is a seasoned coffee roaster and taster, now leading our quest for consistently roasted blends and single origin coffees. A fan of the Donut Shop Blend for its chocolatey sweetness, Adam balances his professional coffee expertise with the joys of parenting his seven-year-old daughter and writing informative blog posts for this site.