Learn how to brew better coffee at home with simple, science‑backed guides from Jon & Missy at 803 Outpost Coffee. From grind size to freshness, we break down the fundamentals in a clear, no‑nonsense way.
Most of the coffee sitting on grocery store shelves has been dead for months. Discover the dirty secret of mass-produced beans, and why our small-batch, roast-to-order method is the only way to experience true specialty-grade coffee.
Buying specialty coffee is only the first step. If your morning brew tastes bitter or sour, the culprit is likely your grind size. In this Coffee Education guide, Jon and Missy break down the simple science of extraction and how to dial in your daily cup.
Fresh‑roasted coffee isn’t just a trend — it’s the reason your cup tastes brighter, sweeter, and more alive. In this Coffee Education guide, Jon and Missy break down the science of freshness and why roasting your beans after you order makes all the difference.
Whole bean or pre‑ground — does it really matter? In this Coffee Education guide, Jon and Missy break down the real differences, why freshness is everything, and how roast‑to‑order coffee from 803 Outpost keeps your cup at its peak.
Stories behind our mission, our values, and the people who make 803 Outpost Coffee what it is.
Pulling into Damascus, VA for Appalachian Trail Days always feels like coming home. Jon and Missy reflect on how their 2,200-mile thru-hike sparked the creation of 803 Outpost Coffee, share stories from an incredible week serving the trail community, and announce the massive tree-planting impact made by this year's event.
We Sat Down for a Podcast—And Shared the Real Story Behind 803 Outpost Coffee...
Why We Started 803 Outpost Coffee: A Journey From the Appalachian Trail to Your Cup
We were a husband‑and‑wife team who had spent years doing what we thought we were “supposed” to do — working corporate jobs, chasing promotions, sitting in traffic, and wondering why every day felt like a repeat of the one before it. Eventually, the noise got too loud and the meaning got too quiet. So we stepped away. Completely. We traded office chairs for backpacks, deadlines for trail miles, and fluorescent lights for the endless canopy of the Appalachian wilderness.