When staring down a wall of jargon-strewn bags filled with small-batch coffee, it’s difficult to know where to start. There’s no harm in grabbing whatever seems most interesting, but isolating certain details — such as roast date and country of origin — can give you a better sense of what you’re buying, and the kind of coffee you’ll ultimately brew from it. Thomas Costello, formerly of Counter Culture Coffee, a North Carolina–based roastery that heralded coffee’s third wave in 1995, outlined three pieces of information to look for on a bag of coffee beans that are most often reflective of quality. Here's what you need to be looking for.
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The Perfect Outdoor Running JacketKeep your training sessions outdoors this season with this Nike Dri-FIT Element Half-Zip Running Pullover from Nordstrom. Stretchy, sweat-wicking fabric keeps you comfortable for miles, while a slimmer cut delivers better mobility by eliminating bulky extra fabric. Its pullover design is perfect for layering or for wearing it alone on warmer days. Plus, the reflective details enhance visibility in low light, ensuring you are seen and safe on your night runs. It’s available in three colorways — so choose your color and hit the pavement.
You Should Rotate Your Running Shoes More Often — Here's WhyTo many treadmill jockeys, owning multiple pairs of running shoes may seem like pretentious overkill — akin to the mediocre pool player who shows up to the billiards hall with his own cue in a black case. But here’s the thing: if you’re even the smallest bit more serious about your running regimen than those workaday joggers, a regular sneaker rotation is the smarter play over the long run. Just ask Mario Fraioli, running coach and founder of the newsletter and podcast The Morning Shakeout. Here's what he had to say on the matter.
Which Affordable Beanie Is Worth Your Money?In the throes of winter, it is important to keep your head warm for optimal comfort and performance — even if that just means sanity. Assuming you have your other extremities covered with frostbite insurance, you’ll want to consider a well-made beanie to keep that crown covered. But not everyone enjoys spending a ton on a beanie, no matter how nice it is. Luckily, there are a number of affordable, functional beanies worth checking out. To aid your decision, we compared some of the most popular cheap beanies on the market so you know which one to grab.
The Most Comfortable and Innovative Fitness Gear of October 2021 is HereFall fitness can be a fickle friend. When searching for activewear, shoes, accessories and outerwear that can ride the thin line of fluctuating temperatures that characterize this season, one has to keep multiple variables in mind: cool, crisp mornings that demand layers, which segue into blazing hot afternoons where a thin t-shirt and shorts will do, which crash right back into chilly evenings that necessitate long layers. It's all about making the most out of the least amount of gear. With strategic layering and material choices, you can stay comfortable and efficient. Here are our top choices for this October.
The Reading List
Interesting links from around the web. 📚—• Grocery store shelves aren’t going back to normal this year • It’s time to stop talking about “generations”
• How online conspiracy groups compare to cults
• We need to talk about your gas stove, your health and climate change
