Derek Rose

Derek Rose is a writer and teacher living in Brooklyn, New York. He has been the Coffee and Tea Expert for The Spruce Eats since 2019.

Highlights:

Derek has written for The Spruce Eats since February 2019.
His work has appeared in Atwood Magazine and the Albany Times Union, and his fiction has appeared in Sixfold, the Atticus Review, Sink Hollow, and Potluck Literary Magazine.
He received an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University and a BA in Communications from Marist College.

Experience

The first cup of coffee Derek ever tried came from an airport vending machine. Despite the inauspicious beginning, he has been hooked ever since. Today he enjoys experimenting with different coffee recipes and brewing methods, as well as learning about coffee customs unique to specific parts of the world. He is especially well versed with non-electric brewing devices. As the Coffee and Tea Expert for The Spruce Eats, Derek researches a wide variety of products, from teapots to commercial espresso machines, and interviews field experts for their insight.

Education

Derek received an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University and a BA in Communications from Marist College.

Other Work:

A Decade Inside: Agoraphobic Musician behind Flatsound Discusses Art and Mental Health, Atwood Magazine

The Spruce Eats Product Review Editorial Guidelines & Mission

About The Spruce

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