by Darren Luft | Mar 6, 2025 | Roasting
We’ve been roasting coffee since an enterprising Ethiopian goat herder watching his weirdly energetic goats said, “I’ll have what they’re having”. But today, we’re not just roasting. We’re conducting chemical transformations...
by Darren Luft | Feb 21, 2025 | Roasting
Here’s the thing about your morning coffee: while you’re shuffling around your kitchen in a pre-caffeinated haze, there’s an entire ecosystem of people whose livelihoods depend on those beans you’re about to grind. Remember when...
by Darren Luft | Feb 16, 2025 | Roasting
Maybe you think you know about roasting coffee, about how heat transforms a green bean into something transcendent, but you don’t. Or maybe you do! Let’s find out. Maybe you’re one of those people who has spent countless hours hunched over a...
by Darren Luft | Feb 7, 2025 | Roasting
Coffee roasting is a fascinating and complex process that dramatically affects the flavour of your beans. As a home barista, understanding the different roast levels is crucial for selecting and preparing the perfect cup. The Roasting Spectrum As you’re...
by Darren Luft | Feb 6, 2025 | Roasting
This pairing guide highlights the optimal roasting levels to best accentuate the unique flavour profiles of celebrated coffee varietals.  : Remember, personal preference always reigns supreme, so feel free to experiment! The bean varietals mentioned here are...
