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Customer Success Story: Origin Coffee Lab
At Origin Coffee Lab (OCL), Jose Rivera and his team work tirelessly during the peak harvest season to ensure they offer the best quality coffee to their clients. However, with the vast number of coffee samples they need to analyze, sample roast, and cup - time is of the essence. That's where the ROEST sample roaster comes in to help.
Introducing new: Public Profile Library
If you are new to roasting or want to explore other roasting profiles, we have now made it easy for you to download and upload profiles directly from our web portal. We want to create a space where everyone can roast coffee, develop their skill, and share their knowledge about coffee roasting.
S100 Plus or L100 Plus - Finding the right Sample Roaster for you
So you’ve been eyeing the ROEST Sample Roasters for a while and find yourself wondering - should I get S100 Plus or L100 Plus? In this article, we’ll be breaking down information about both roasters and help you make a decision.
Data Collection for Coffee Roasters - Why is it Important?
Whether you own a coffee shop, roastery, or you are an independent distributor - collecting data is crucial to improve the quality of coffee, workflow efficiency, and increase profits. Fortunately, today’s roasting technology and specialized software make it easier for anyone to manage.
Benefits to roasting coffee at home
What are the benefits of roasting at home with ROEST? Check them out to see if the ROESTing lifestyle is for you!
5 ROESTing tips from Tim Wendelboe
We met up with Tim Wendelboe for a ROEST Workshop and covered a couple of basic variables on the Sample Roaster. He shared 5 great ROESTing tips on different factors that can affect the taste of your coffee.
How Matt Winton prepared his winning coffee at the World Brewers Cup
Matt Winton earned the title of 2021 World Brewers Cup Champion with his exceptional blend of Catucai and Eugenioides. We spoke to Matt about his competition coffee: how it was prepared, the roasting process and blending, use of Eugenioides and the importance of water.
6 reasons why Matt Winton roasted on ROEST for the World Stage
Why exactly did Matt Winton choose to roast on ROEST for the World Stage? In this blog post, we will share his 6 reasons why and how ROEST can be of assistance in these competitions.
Adrian Berg's WBC journey
Adrian Berg, coffee roaster and two-time Norwegian Barista Champion, got the exciting opportunity to participate in the World Barista Championship 2021 (WBC). He was determined to roast his own competition coffee, and luckily for us, decided to use ROEST Sample Roaster on his WBC journey! We caught up with Adrian to find out how he prepared and built his final WBC-espresso profile with the help of ROEST.
ROEST and Condesa Co.Lab: A tale of two coffee labs
In mid-2019, specialty coffee importer Condesa Co.Lab celebrated its seventh birthday. Managing Director Stephen Bannister says that after those seven years of growth, the team felt established and successful. He said that even then, the team was optimistic about the future – however, he also acknowledges that they weren’t entirely prepared for what it would bring.
Updates on R&D of P2000
It’s been a few years since we started development of the ROEST P2000 – Production Hybrid Roaster. In June 2021 we announced the first information and early bird technical specification - now it’s time for an update! We are currently roasting and testing on prototype #5 in the line, while at the same time finalizing the details of prototype #6 (P06).
Calibration across the globe
When buying coffee, it’s vital that your trader understand your needs. The Quality Control labs are constantly working to maintain calibration across locations and teams. It’s challenging, for sure. But a good combination of the right equipment and attitude makes it possible.