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Good point. I will say that I took a lot of research, trial and error, a lot of cupping and roasting a lot of coffee that was mediocre at best. I didn't want to be a roaster who uses push-button, automated machines like the Bellwether or Roest machines. Honestly, something like 60 collective...

I wasn't aware of the AI detection site. I will definitely be using this!

That purgatory (PERKatory?) area of $5/hr that exists between doing it for fun/connections and doing it as a real business is tough. And I don't think you can really tip that scale unless you have a solid plan both in how to execute scaling up and also how to dedicate all of your time to make...

Hi! I've been at this about 8 months and let me tell you, it is a LOT of work and I'm not even close to making a profit. Depending on where you are theres also a lot of red tape. Business licenses, articles of incorporation, health department visits and permits, IRS stuff, insurance, payroll...

I never heard of this supplier. Thanks!

Most hotels have the capability to, at the very least, make hot water. I usually pack an Aeropress and a pre-grind (which I never do at home). I also like to try new places and sometimes even base my hotel location decisions around coffee places I want to try. I will call shops ahead of time and...

My first cup was an Ethiopia from Noble Coffee Roasters out of Ashland Oregon. Second cup was a Brazil from 49th Parallel Roasters out of Vancouver, BC. Both brewed in a Chemex.

I'm sort of new to this part of the industry, but I would recommend he or she reach out to some importers - RedFox, Sustainable Harvest, Covoya, Atlas, Royal, and Cafe Imports. They will ask for samples, or might even book a trip to come visit the farm. With coffee trading, comes logistical...