Washington coffee, written down

A Washington State coffee road trip from Bellingham down I-5 to Olympia, then over the Cascades to Spokane, stopping at roasters' own cafes.

The coffee to water ratio for drip, pour over, French press, espresso and cold brew, with the grams, the times and how to fix a weak or bitter cup.

Corporate holiday gifts from Washington State coffee roasters: who sells wholesale, which roasters publish their values, and how to plan a team order.

Espresso beans vs coffee beans: the same plant, roasted and labeled for a brewing method. What differs, what does not, and how to choose a bag.

Holiday coffee gifts from Washington State roasters: breakfast blends for the morning, decaf for after dinner, espresso bundles and winter seasonals.

How to grind coffee beans for espresso, drip, pour over, French press and cold brew: the right size, when to grind, burr vs blade, and fixes.

How to make espresso at home: the dose, the 1:2 ratio and the 20 to 30 second shot, step by step, with fixes for sour, bitter and watery shots.

Where the first Starbucks opened, when it moved to 1912 Pike Place, who founded it, what it sold in 1971, and the Washington State roasters near it today.

Washington State coffee history, dated and sourced: a Whidbey Island ice cream shop, the first espresso cart, the 1990s boom and the roasters since.

Washington State gifts from the state's own coffee roasters: subscriptions, sample boxes, instant coffee, green beans and cuppings, Bellingham to Spokane.

Where to drink coffee from Seattle's own roasters: cafes and roastery bars by neighborhood, from Phinney Ridge to Columbia City, with street addresses.