Coffee FAQ

In a nutshell, specialty coffee is:

Premium Quality: It's coffee that stands above regular commodity coffee due to its superior quality standards.

SCA Definition: According to the Specialty Coffee Association, specialty coffee at the green bean stage must be:

• Free from primary defects
• Picked at their peak of ripeness
• Uniform in size and properly dried
• Free of any faults or taints when cupped

For those interested in diving deeper, the full criteria and insights from the SCA can be found here.

A Whiff of Paradise in Your Kitchen

• Aromatic Experience: Each time you grind your freshly roasted coffee, anticipate your kitchen transforming into a slice of olfactory heaven.
• Distinctive Aromas & Flavors: Dive into an exploration of unique scents, indulge in sophisticated tastes, and embrace the bold energy that each cup provides.
• Pure Enjoyment: We're betting on you falling in love with our coffee to the point where you'll skip the cream and sugar, savoring the coffee in its purest form.

• The Process: After coffee beans are roasted, they begin to emit carbon dioxide (CO2), a natural byproduct of the roasting process. This release of CO2 is known as degassing.
• Why It Matters: While this CO2 release signifies freshness, an excess can actually hinder your coffee experience. Too much CO2 can lead to:
  
• The Waiting Game: For optimal flavor, it's recommended to let coffee rest or "degas" for about 24 hours post-roast. This allows for a more balanced extraction when you brew.
• No Worries for Online Orders: If you're ordering online, much of the degassing will occur during transit. Plus, our packaging is designed with your coffee's freshness in mind:
  

• Peak Flavor and Aroma: Just like fresh produce, coffee's most delightful flavors and aromas are at their best soon after roasting. Over time, these characteristics degrade, which means you're not just drinking coffee; you're experiencing a sensory event when it's fresh.
• Optimal Quality: Fresh coffee retains its volatile compounds that contribute to its taste and health benefits. These compounds begin to dissipate after roasting, making the coffee less vibrant over time.
• Health Benefits: Fresh coffee contains higher levels of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds. As coffee ages, these can diminish, reducing the potential health perks associated with coffee consumption.
• Best Use of Your Investment: When you buy specialty coffee, you're investing in quality. Drinking it fresh ensures you get the full value of that investment with every cup, experiencing the coffee as the roaster intended.

Storage Tips for Freshness:

• Use That Zipper: Our bags come with a zipper for a reason. After each use, seal the bag tightly to minimize exposure to air, which can accelerate staling.
• Cool and Dry: Store your coffee in a cool, dry place. Avoid places like near the oven or in direct sunlight, as heat and light can degrade coffee quickly.
  

Remember, for the ultimate coffee experience, aim to consume your coffee within six weeks of the roasting date, especially once the bag is opened. This ensures you're sipping on all the nuanced flavors and benefits that fresh, specialty coffee has to offer.

Complexity and Character: Just like fine wine, specialty coffee has layers of flavors and aromas waiting to be unlocked. Our mission in the roasting process is:

• Highlighting Uniqueness: To discover and implement the optimal roast profile for each unique coffee bean. This means we're not just roasting coffee; we're crafting an experience that showcases the inherent qualities of each batch.
• Maximizing Potential: It's our duty to tease out the finest attributes of every coffee we roast, ensuring that each bean reaches its full flavor potential.
  

Our Approach:

• Meticulous Development: We engage in a thorough process of experimentation, involving numerous trials, errors, and refinements.
• Quality Control: Every batch goes through stringent quality checks to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Cupping: This is where we taste and evaluate our roasts, a critical step to confirm that we've hit the mark in bringing out the coffee's best notes.

In essence, our goal with every roast is to honor the journey of the coffee bean from farm to cup, ensuring that when you brew our coffee, you're tasting the culmination of careful cultivation, thoughtful processing, and our dedicated roasting craftsmanship.