Coffee shops use a massive amount of water.

Tom SnyderNovember 2, 2018

The Not-So-Basic Fall Essentials

The Fall Drink not-so-basics take this season to a whole new level.

Start Today

Start today.

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The Buzz About Illuminate Coffee Bar

I can't believe how long I've waited to come here. The coffee and atmosphere is so good!
I got a cortado

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The Lowdown On Coffee Blends

There's two major categories of coffee served in cafés: coffee blends, and single-origin.

How to French Press like a Pro

The French press is an immersion brewing method. This means all the grounds sit in the water for the entire brewing period.

How to make the BEST COFFEE AT HOME

…no single brew method can be considered THE ONE to make the best coffee.

Caffeine - Everything You Need To Know

Caffeine doesn’t replace our need for sleep, but actually just masks our drowsiness symptoms by binding to the adenosine receptors in our brains.

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Why We Serve Coffee

Thus, it’s our desire for people to feel at home like family in our shop.

talkTom SnyderJuly 16, 2018

Introducing Illuminate Coffee Bar

…craft coffee is great, but more important are the people we serve it to.

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