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Best coffee for tired dads in Durham
3 curated specialty roasters in Durham, ranked on roast quality and local standing. The short list for the 5am wake-ups.
3 top specialty coffee roasters in durham, US, ranked by nri.
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bean traders
you're on w nc 54 highway, where strip malls and gas stations set the tone.
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liturgy beverage company
you're on foster street, which puts you close enough to downtown durham to feel the city's pull but far enough that things still move at their own pace.
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little waves coffee roasters
quiet end of chapel hill road, where durham starts to loosen up a little, little waves has been doing the work long enough that its regulars don't really explain it to newcomers,…
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The 5am setup
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Whole beans from the list above
Grind them per cup. Beans are best within a few weeks of roasting, so buy small bags and buy them often.
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A press by the kettle
An AeroPress or a pour-over cone takes two minutes and leaves nothing to descale.
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Set it up at bedtime
Fill the grinder and put the mug out the night before. At 5am the only job left is boiling the kettle.
Questions, answered
Where is the best coffee in Durham?
bean traders tops our Durham list, ranked on roast quality and local standing. It is one of 3 curated specialty roasters in the city.
How many specialty coffee roasters are in Durham?
3 curated specialty roasters in Durham make our list, each chosen on merit rather than paid placement.
What is the best coffee setup for a tired new dad?
Buy whole beans from a local roaster and grind per cup, keep a simple AeroPress or pour-over by the kettle, and pre-fill it the night before. Two minutes at 5am, proper coffee, no machine to clean.
Coffee data via Not Another Sunday. Roaster names and notes shown as published.