Daniel Norris

I'm Daniel Norris, a reluctant coffee snob. After 16 years in Australia, I'm back in Hawaii on the Big Island, pulling espresso at home on a Gaggia Classic Pro and logging my shots in Dialed Shots, the app I built for it. You can see exactly what I use in my espresso setup guide, my coffee setup guide and my travel coffee setup.

Metal scoop of dark roasted coffee beans beside a burlap sack of coffee beans

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Preserving Coffee: A Reluctant Snob's Guide to Keeping Beans Fresh

Preserving coffee comes down to air, light, heat, and moisture. How to store beans so they stay fresh, when freezing makes sense, and the canister I use.

Daniel NorrisOct 2, 2026

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