Fabled Roast

A peacock complains to a goddess about his singing voice, and she essentially tells him to look in a mirror and get over it. (We prefer this version, where the lesson is about embracing your 'loud' flavors). Read the legend behind The Singular Plume—a light roast that refuses to apologize.

Coffee does not technically give you energy. It’s an impostor molecule that locks your sleep receptors out of the house. (It’s borrowing energy from tomorrow to use today, which is fiscally irresponsible but artistically necessary). We break down the science of using caffeine to hit your word count without hitting the panic button.

Most lattes are predictable rom-coms. This one is a thriller. We combine maple syrup with a pinch of cayenne pepper for a drink that starts sweet and ends with a kick. (It sounds weird, but trust the narrative arc—the heat is worth it).

Two travelers find refuge and the perfect dark roast, then immediately complain about profit margins. (We upgraded the fable’s tree to a yurt; brewing espresso in a plane tree is a logistical nightmare).

Understand the science behind light, medium, and dark roasts. Learn about the Maillard reaction, caffeine content, and how to pair specific roast profiles with your favorite fiction genres.