Coffee with Tony

Get to know what’s in your cup.

Every coffee has its own character. These guides explain how we bring that character out, how to recognize what you enjoy, and how to choose your next bag.

01 · Start here

Why we don’t roast dark

We choose each coffee for its character, then roast to develop its sweetness and balance. Here’s why we stop where we do.

Read our roasting philosophy

02 · Start here

Coffee can be a lot like wine

The wines you enjoy can offer a useful starting point for exploring coffee’s flavor, body, and acidity.

Find your flavor direction

03 · Start here

Washed, honey, and natural

What happens after harvest helps shape the cup. Get to know the three processing methods you’ll see on our coffee bags.

Explore the processing guide

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Illustration of three wine glasses beside cups of coffee, representing coffee flavor matching

Coffee Like Wine: A Guide to Choosing Coffee by What You Enjoy

September 15, 2026

Use the flavors and textures you already enjoy in wine to find a whole-bean coffee you’ll love—from crisp, bright washed coffees to round honey-process and fuller natural coffees.

Roast-level gauge showing where Troubadour stops at light to light-plus

Why We Don’t Roast Dark

September 15, 2026

We roast to develop sweetness, balance, and body while keeping each coffee’s character present in the cup.

Illustrated comparison of washed, honey, and natural coffee processing

Washed, Honey, and Natural Coffee: A Visual Guide

September 1, 2026

See how washed, honey, and natural processing change what dries at the farm—and how each method can influence sweetness, clarity, fruit character, and body in your cup.

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