I predict that 2025 will be the year of Ethiopian coffee. It’s been said that there has been an increase in production of 25-50% due to high yields. This makes me especially happy given washed Ethiopian varieties are among my favorites. Cheers!
Yes, Ethiopian yields are up significantly and I'm hoping for some good Ethiopian coffee as well! However, the government controls the coffee prices (not the c-market) and they have set the price pretty high to where some roasters are turning away from those coffees and purchasing from other African countries who have been improving their quality (Burundi, Uganda, Rwanda). So we will see what happens! It's a complicated industry for sure haha
I've been trying to find a great decaf for the exact same reasons you mention. Mainly because I want to enjoy a cup of coffee late in the day too. So far, the Sugarcane Decaf at B&W has been my favorite. BTW... I love this video format. You've been a massive part in helping me understand specialty coffee over the last two years. I hated coffee most of my life. But discovering specialty coffee changed all of that and I've had a lot to learn. You are such a solid and reliable source of info. Thanks a ton!
I participated in Hoffman's Decaf Project and I ordered my coffee from Talking Crow out of northwest Arkansas. Turns out their founder has a problem with caffeine--she loves coffee but has to drink decaf only--so as a roaster they focus on getting good tasting decaf from their roasts. During the tasting it was hard to tell the difference between the decaf and the regular! Initially, I preferred the SWP decaf over the other two methods, but as the coffee cooled, the other two methods started tasting better. Bottom line is that if you don't roast your own, I'd give Talking Crow a try for decaf.
@@CoffeeShowcase you're welcome. By the way I'm not affiliated with them in any way. Just luck that I ordered from them. I'm in Arizona and they were one of the closest roasters participating in the Decaf Project. Hope you like what they send you!
I second @pimacanyon6208 on the Talking Crow rec. I chat with them on Instagram regularly and they're really pushing great decaf for flavor's sake. And they have more options than many other roasters because they do focus on decafs. Another option is BlendIn in Houston - literally Brewers Cup award winning decafs. And Big Bag Decaf... start with those and see what you like! There are more and more great options all the time.
15:05 I’ve always felt that roasters need to adopt a standard for identifying roasting levels. Even just using Agtron scale numbers would be useful for comparison.
I've heard other people say similar things, and the SCA does have a standard recommendation. But unfortunately even Agtron isn't as cut and dry as you might think. The color can change depending on when you take the reading (immediately after roast vs hours/days later). No perfect solution yet!
Spot coffee is green coffee that importers are storing in their warehouses. Basically if you are a roastery you can buy coffee from spot(already landed) or on forward where the coffee is still being harvested or is afloat at sea.
Yes, Spot Coffee is unroasted coffee being held in a warehouse and owned by an importer. Roasters can purchase this coffee, but it's usually more expensive because they have to account for the importer's financing and warehousing. And it's usually in smaller volumes (smaller than say 100 bags).
There are many things to consider when buying a roasting machine, or opening a coffee shop. I don't do consulting right now but you can look online for the answers to most questions. Good luck!
I buy most specialty coffee online. I've already gotten emails from some of the roasters I buy from saying to expect a price hike for their upcoming offerings. Luckily I live in a producer country so it's not as bad price-wise as coffee importers.
Yeah, everyone will be raising prices soon. But at least in a producing country your cost of transportation and import/export taxes are much lower! Enjoy the perk
I’ve made my mission in 2025 to figure out the best roast profile for a handful of different (very high score)beans and set up a few clients on blanket orders. Hopefully can also add the new Roest p3000. Mainly a hobby for me, but would like to share the hobby with others and let them help support my habit 😂.
@ the only option as of now is to sign up for updates which I’ve done. I do already have the L100 so it would make a great pair. I should email them about becoming a ‘Pilot’ customer though.
@ I know I know haha. I’m determined to make it work, but I’m glad you highlighted some of the potential strategies. If I can implement some of those from the ground floor it might set me apart. The challenge is the market size/demand for those kinds of things in my locale given that I have to start small. Plus, I travel a lot for work so consistent production and distribution is going to be another challenge.
I predict that 2025 will be the year of Ethiopian coffee. It’s been said that there has been an increase in production of 25-50% due to high yields. This makes me especially happy given washed Ethiopian varieties are among my favorites. Cheers!
Yes, Ethiopian yields are up significantly and I'm hoping for some good Ethiopian coffee as well! However, the government controls the coffee prices (not the c-market) and they have set the price pretty high to where some roasters are turning away from those coffees and purchasing from other African countries who have been improving their quality (Burundi, Uganda, Rwanda). So we will see what happens! It's a complicated industry for sure haha
I've been trying to find a great decaf for the exact same reasons you mention. Mainly because I want to enjoy a cup of coffee late in the day too. So far, the Sugarcane Decaf at B&W has been my favorite. BTW... I love this video format. You've been a massive part in helping me understand specialty coffee over the last two years. I hated coffee most of my life. But discovering specialty coffee changed all of that and I've had a lot to learn. You are such a solid and reliable source of info. Thanks a ton!
I participated in Hoffman's Decaf Project and I ordered my coffee from Talking Crow out of northwest Arkansas. Turns out their founder has a problem with caffeine--she loves coffee but has to drink decaf only--so as a roaster they focus on getting good tasting decaf from their roasts. During the tasting it was hard to tell the difference between the decaf and the regular! Initially, I preferred the SWP decaf over the other two methods, but as the coffee cooled, the other two methods started tasting better. Bottom line is that if you don't roast your own, I'd give Talking Crow a try for decaf.
@ wow! Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll get an order in asap!
@@CoffeeShowcase you're welcome. By the way I'm not affiliated with them in any way. Just luck that I ordered from them. I'm in Arizona and they were one of the closest roasters participating in the Decaf Project. Hope you like what they send you!
I second @pimacanyon6208 on the Talking Crow rec. I chat with them on Instagram regularly and they're really pushing great decaf for flavor's sake. And they have more options than many other roasters because they do focus on decafs.
Another option is BlendIn in Houston - literally Brewers Cup award winning decafs. And Big Bag Decaf... start with those and see what you like! There are more and more great options all the time.
@@roasterkat thanks! good to find out about two more good decaf roasters.
15:05 I’ve always felt that roasters need to adopt a standard for identifying roasting levels. Even just using Agtron scale numbers would be useful for comparison.
I've heard other people say similar things, and the SCA does have a standard recommendation. But unfortunately even Agtron isn't as cut and dry as you might think. The color can change depending on when you take the reading (immediately after roast vs hours/days later). No perfect solution yet!
Would love to see more decaf and halfcaf options! 🙏🏻
I'm with you - I'm hoping for that too!
nice video ❤
Thanks for watching!
Love the idea of more half-caf blends!
Same! Fingers crossed
Hi there , where do you live? I'm in Greensboro, North Carolina. I'm interested in roasting coffee. Do you train ?
Hey! I'm in Raleigh, but not offering roasting training at the moment. Small world though! Do you have a roastery?
@ I don't have a roastery , but I just came from Vietnam where my friends own a lot of Roastery. I'm near you. Hope I can visit your roastery
Love Moxie! Used to live down the street from them.
They make great coffee!
Hello Ms kat. May know what is “spot coffee” means
Spot coffee is green coffee that importers are storing in their warehouses. Basically if you are a roastery you can buy coffee from spot(already landed) or on forward where the coffee is still being harvested or is afloat at sea.
Thank you very much 🤝
Yes, Spot Coffee is unroasted coffee being held in a warehouse and owned by an importer. Roasters can purchase this coffee, but it's usually more expensive because they have to account for the importer's financing and warehousing. And it's usually in smaller volumes (smaller than say 100 bags).
Is ther any way to contact you i need tips for my shope
There are many things to consider when buying a roasting machine, or opening a coffee shop. I don't do consulting right now but you can look online for the answers to most questions. Good luck!
I'd love to see more quality decafs and maybe a push to develop more hardy naturally low cafs 🤞🏻
100%
I buy most specialty coffee online. I've already gotten emails from some of the roasters I buy from saying to expect a price hike for their upcoming offerings. Luckily I live in a producer country so it's not as bad price-wise as coffee importers.
Yeah, everyone will be raising prices soon. But at least in a producing country your cost of transportation and import/export taxes are much lower! Enjoy the perk
I’ve made my mission in 2025 to figure out the best roast profile for a handful of different (very high score)beans and set up a few clients on blanket orders. Hopefully can also add the new Roest p3000.
Mainly a hobby for me, but would like to share the hobby with others and let them help support my habit 😂.
Well, also plan on setting up my website and FB.
Dane’s Specialty Coffee (North Carolina, not AUS)
@@DanesSpecialtyCoffee Have put placed a deposit with Roest for a P3000?
Good luck! It’s always good when you can get some kickback on a passion project ;)
@ the only option as of now is to sign up for updates which I’ve done. I do already have the L100 so it would make a great pair. I should email them about becoming a ‘Pilot’ customer though.
@ thanks!
Will have Kenzie and some other ‘coffee nerds’ in the area try my roasts and give feedback.
MORE HALFCAF MORE HALFCAF!!😍
100%!
Welp, this isn’t exactly what I want to hear after investing in a brand new roaster 😅
Eek! Not all hope is lost. If you can find ways to secure coffee, and you can curate a solid customer base you will be fine :)
@ I know I know haha. I’m determined to make it work, but I’m glad you highlighted some of the potential strategies. If I can implement some of those from the ground floor it might set me apart. The challenge is the market size/demand for those kinds of things in my locale given that I have to start small. Plus, I travel a lot for work so consistent production and distribution is going to be another challenge.