The Ornery Guide

June 8: Right for the Season
June 8: Right for the Season
The Uganda wasn't the problem. Humid Tennessee June mornings are. Read more...
May 18: Brazil Takes It
May 18: Brazil Takes It
The Uganda came back with more development. It went too far. Read more...
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May 11: Guatemala Re-roast
We re-roasted the Guatemalan coffee and it won. Read more...
How to Pop Ornery Goods Popcorn
How to Pop Ornery Goods Popcorn
No microwave. No mystery oil. Just a pot, some coconut oil, and about five minutes. Read more...
The Ornery Goods Espresso Martini
The Ornery Goods Espresso Martini
We didn't invent this recipe. We found it on Epicurious a few months ago and haven't made it any other way since. The difference is the coffee. Read more...
How We Choose This Week's Coffee
How We Choose This Week's Coffee
Every Monday morning we cup coffee. Not for any complicated reason — it's just how we decide what goes in the bag this week. We roast a few different coffees,... Read more...
Starting a fire with fatwood
How to Start a Fire Without Lighter Fluid — What You're Missing With Fatwood
If you've never used Fatwood firestarters before, here's what you need to know to get a great fire going every time. Read more...
How to Activate a Dried Sourdough Starter (And How to Know When It's Ready)
How to Activate a Dried Sourdough Starter (And How to Know When It's Ready)
If you're working with our starter (or a dried starter), you're starting with a culture that's been maintained in our kitchen and dried fresh. Give it the time it needs... Read more...