Awesome video with lots of information!!! Thank you for your transparency!! From the time you communicate with producers to the actual greens being roasted, how long does the whole process take??
It really depends on the time of the year. For example, if a producer harvests their coffee in the early part of the year then the earliest I would receive a sample is around spring/summer. If the producer already has their coffee packed and ready to go, then I will receive it within a few weeks. Every situation is different at the producer level though. I'd say on average between my first communication and when I have the coffee in my possession and roasted, it's 3-4 weeks.
Interesting video. Question: what is your approach to roasting a sample coffee? Do you roast 1/2 pound to a light and another 1/2 pound to a medium or dark roast and then compare the two? How do you determine whether a sample meets what you want when you have such a limited amount to roast?
Great question. You bring up a good point about the small amount of coffee we receive to determine the likelihood of purchasing a large amount from that producer. It's tough. There's some pressure to get the sample roast correct because you're only given one shot. To answer your question, sample coffee is always a small amount (usually between 50g & 350g). For my operations I roast every sample coffee to the same degree, which is a lighter roast. This is the best way to obtain the notes closest to the location, terrior, processing methods used, etc. After I've taken note of the different characteristics of each coffee I determine if it fits within my lineup. I never want to offer two coffees that have similar notes and characteristics. Sample roasting isn't perfect, but this process works best with what we have.
Thanks for another interesting and informative video. I just followed you over on Insta and will send you a message in regards to a trick that might help you out.
Awesome video. Really appreciate your content!
Drinking that exact Sudan Rume natural from las Margaritas while watching the video. Excellent coffee. From La Cabra.
Las Margaritas is a wonderful farm!
Awesome video with lots of information!!! Thank you for your transparency!! From the time you communicate with producers to the actual greens being roasted, how long does the whole process take??
It really depends on the time of the year. For example, if a producer harvests their coffee in the early part of the year then the earliest I would receive a sample is around spring/summer.
If the producer already has their coffee packed and ready to go, then I will receive it within a few weeks. Every situation is different at the producer level though.
I'd say on average between my first communication and when I have the coffee in my possession and roasted, it's 3-4 weeks.
@StraitCoffeeRoasters okay makes sense!! Thank youuuu!
Interesting video. Question: what is your approach to roasting a sample coffee? Do you roast 1/2 pound to a light and another 1/2 pound to a medium or dark roast and then compare the two? How do you determine whether a sample meets what you want when you have such a limited amount to roast?
Great question. You bring up a good point about the small amount of coffee we receive to determine the likelihood of purchasing a large amount from that producer. It's tough. There's some pressure to get the sample roast correct because you're only given one shot.
To answer your question, sample coffee is always a small amount (usually between 50g & 350g). For my operations I roast every sample coffee to the same degree, which is a lighter roast. This is the best way to obtain the notes closest to the location, terrior, processing methods used, etc.
After I've taken note of the different characteristics of each coffee I determine if it fits within my lineup. I never want to offer two coffees that have similar notes and characteristics.
Sample roasting isn't perfect, but this process works best with what we have.
POV: Enjoying this video with excellent aged Columbia Pacamara. :)
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Thanks for another interesting and informative video. I just followed you over on Insta and will send you a message in regards to a trick that might help you out.
Thanks for watching!