Make coffee worth talking about
Coffee conversations break down without a baseline. Different gear, different methods, different beans—no common reference point. We change that.
Coffee is deeply personal yet universally shared. But when everyone brews differently, meaningful comparison becomes impossible. Preferences masquerade as insights. Conversations stay surface-level.
Without a shared reference point, we're all tasting in isolation.
Common Grind gives coffee enthusiasts what they've been missing: a shared experience anchored in a common reference point.
Same beans. Same method. Same moment. Different discoveries.
Every month, members receive three exceptional coffees from respected international roasters, each paired with a precise reference recipe. You make the baseline cup. You taste carefully. Then you experiment—adjusting one variable at a time—and share what you discover.
This isn't about finding "the best" cup. It's about creating a common language for coffee exploration.
Each month follows a rhythm designed for exploration, experimentation, and genuine connection.
Your box contains:
Week one: brew all three coffees following the recipes exactly. This creates your baseline—the shared experience that anchors all comparison.
Taste carefully. Take notes. Notice the differences between origins, roasts, and processing methods.
Weeks 2-3: Now the real exploration begins. Adjust one variable at a time:
Document what changes and why.
Share your findings with the community. Reference the baseline before describing your changes. Compare notes. Debate. Learn.
Week 4: Monthly virtual tasting where members discuss discoveries in real-time.
No proprietary equipment needed. Just quality basics that eliminate variables and let the coffee speak.
Ceramic V60 or similar cone dripper. Size 02 recommended. Consistent, repeatable, and accessible.
Capable of medium-fine grind settings. Manual (Timemore C2) or electric (Baratza Encore) both work.
0.1g accuracy minimum. Built-in timer preferred. Essential for consistent ratios.
Temperature control preferred. Allows precise pour control and consistency.
Paper filters matched to your dripper. We'll specify which for each month's recipes.
If your scale doesn't have one. Precision matters for replicable results.
Don't have the gear? We've curated a complete kit with everything you need to start your journey.
Includes: V60 dripper, Timemore C2 grinder, digital scale with timer, filters, and your first month's coffee shipment
Available exclusively for March 2026 founding members
Be among the first to experience shared coffee exploration.
First Shipments: March 2026
Limited to 250 founding memberships