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Berlin’s most underrated coffee roaster: Rozali Coffee
Berlin’s most underrated coffee roaster: Rozali Coffee

Berlin’s specialty coffee scene is crowded, but an underdog is quietly matching the heavy hitters. Armed with experience from The Barn, David Rozali is cutting through the industry fluff with clean packaging and incredibly precise roasts. I put their beans to the test…and they might just be Berlin’s best-kept secret.

[Read the full review + get 10% off your first bag!]

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Record Review: If You Can Believe Your Eyes - The Mamas & The Papas
Record Review: If You Can Believe Your Eyes - The Mamas & The Papas

This is the ultimate blueprint for 1960s sunshine pop. A masterclass in vocal harmony that feels like a warm California breeze, even in its darker lyrical moments.

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Why I started a blog in 2025: And why you should start one too
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Why I started a blog in 2025: And why you should start one too
Daily Life

My aim is to be there when someone starting out their coffee journey wants to know where to find the best coffee shops are or when a record collector just wants to know learn more about a record beyond its Wikipedia page. But it’s not up to me—I leave it all in the hands of the metasearch and LLM algorithms…

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Best Specialty Coffee Roasters in Düsseldorf (2026)
City Guide, Germany, Coffee Roasters, Düsseldorf
Best Specialty Coffee Roasters in Düsseldorf (2026)
City Guide, Germany, Coffee Roasters, Düsseldorf

Discover the top specialty coffee roasters in Düsseldorf, from third-wave cafés to artisan micro-roasters. Perfect for coffee lovers seeking quality brews and local flavor.

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City Guide, Germany, Coffee Roasters, Düsseldorf
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Hi, I’m Mike

Born out of a love of coffee and vinyl, pourtherecord explores the rich overlap between these two passions. What started with James Hoffmann and Anthony Fantano rabbit holes, spinning records turned into a deeper journey through experiencing brews and eclectic sounds from all over the world.

From jazz to hip-hop, from espresso blends to fermented Geishas, this space celebrates the discovery, community, and the joy of slow moments.

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