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First Light Roasters

The Coffee Journal

East African origins, brewing science, and the craft behind every cup. Roasted for clarity, written the same way.

The Year of Coffee: Twelve Bags of Specialty Coffee, One Gift
October 15, 2026
The Year of Coffee: Twelve Bags of Specialty Coffee, One Gift
A prepaid gift of twelve 12oz bags of First Light specialty coffee. Pay once, choose monthly for 12 months or twice a...
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Coffee and GLP-1 Injections: Caffeine, Decaf, and Digestion
October 1, 2026
Coffee and GLP-1 Injections: Caffeine, Decaf, and Digestion
Can you drink coffee on Ozempic or Mounjaro? Coffee roaster Sam Noor explores what research says about caffeine, decaf, digestion, appetite, and...
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Kenyan vs Ethiopian Coffee: Which Should You Buy?
June 11, 2026
Kenyan vs Ethiopian Coffee: Which Should You Buy?
Kenyan or Ethiopian coffee? A roaster who works both origins breaks down flavor, acidity, and brewing so you know exactly which bag...
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Unleashing the Magic of Kenyan Coffee: Your Ultimate Brewing Guide
May 18, 2026
Unleashing the Magic of Kenyan Coffee: Your Ultimate Brewing Guide
Are you a coffee connoisseur or simply a caffeine enthusiast seeking to explore the rich, vibrant flavors of the world's best coffee...
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Holiday Coffee Gift Guide: 5 Gifts for Coffee Lovers
April 20, 2026
Holiday Coffee Gift Guide: 5 Gifts for Coffee Lovers
Five holiday gifts for coffee lovers: explore East African and Latin American coffee flights with three 6 oz bags each, a Year...
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Roaster's Pulse: The Blend Built for All-Day Drinking — How Balance Becomes the Point
April 16, 2026
Roaster's Pulse: The Blend Built for All-Day Drinking — How Balance Becomes the Point
Building a coffee that works at 7 AM and 2 PM requires restraint from every direction. Too much acidity, too much body,...
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Sunrise Ritual vs. Nightfall Drift: How to Choose the Right First Light Coffee for Your Moment
April 13, 2026
Sunrise Ritual vs. Nightfall Drift: How to Choose the Right First Light Coffee for Your Moment
First Light's blend portfolio was built on a simple but important idea: different moments in a day call for different cups. The...
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The Story Behind Daybreak Drive: Why We Built a Blend for the Person Who Just Wants Great Coffee
April 9, 2026
The Story Behind Daybreak Drive: Why We Built a Blend for the Person Who Just Wants Great Coffee
Daybreak Drive was built for the person who is moving from the moment they wake up. Bold without being harsh. Energizing without...
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Beyond Kenya: How First Light Sources Honduras and Ethiopia to Complete Our Range
April 6, 2026
Beyond Kenya: How First Light Sources Honduras and Ethiopia to Complete Our Range
Honduras provides the approachable balance to Kenya's intensity. Ethiopia provides the floral counterpoint. Together they give our customers a complete picture of...
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How Kenyan Coffee Is Bought and Sold: The Nairobi Auction System Explained
April 2, 2026
How Kenyan Coffee Is Bought and Sold: The Nairobi Auction System Explained
Every Tuesday at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange, the world's finest Kenya lots go to auction. The result determines which roasters get which...
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SL28 and SL34: The Legendary Coffee Varieties That Define Kenyan Coffee
March 30, 2026
SL28 and SL34: The Legendary Coffee Varieties That Define Kenyan Coffee
Selected by the Scott Agricultural Laboratories in the 1930s, SL28 and SL34 were never designed for the specialty market, yet they became...
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Nyeri vs. Kirinyaga vs. Murang'a: A Guide to Kenya's Greatest Growing Regions
March 23, 2026
Nyeri vs. Kirinyaga vs. Murang'a: A Guide to Kenya's Greatest Growing Regions
Nyeri produces Kenya's most vivid brightness. Kirinyaga balances that with fuller body. Murang'a leans toward chocolate and caramel. Same country, three distinct...
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