Behind every exceptional cup of coffee lies a meticulous process of roasting. Paying attention to details during the roasting process is paramount. One crucial parameter to control and achieve optimal results is the Rate of Rise (RoR). In this article, we will explore the concept of RoR, its significance in coffee roasting, how to calculate it, and its relevance at different stages of the process.

Competing in the World Coffee Championship (WCC) is no small feat. It requires meticulous preparation, including careful coffee selection and precise roasting. For Kamila Chobotova, Alexander Monsen, Mariam Erin and Martin Wolfl, the ROEST Sample Roaster played a crucial role in their journey to the world stage. This is how the ROEST helped them excel in the competition.

The story of Unique Foods, a coffee importer in Switzerland, starts at the farm Finca La Senda in Acatenango, Guatemala. Maria Eugenia and her husband, Arnoldo Pérez, have grown coffee here for decades. Four years ago, Yancy, their daughter, and Pablo decided to improve the quality of their coffee and started the production of Specialty Coffee. They didn’t stop there. Their biggest challenge was delivering the same quality to the final customer. 

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.

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. 

Over the last months, we have developed our own cupping form inside the ROEST web portal. You can store, analyze, and compare your sample roasts in the web portal. With the cupping form, you can log your cupping notes and connect them directly to your sample roasts. 

The year 2022 has been filled with so many exciting developments and updates, new team members, and of course, good coffee! We are starting 2023 with the highest hopes, but first, let’s look back at what we did the last year. 

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.

Time flies, and it's time for an update on the P3000 - the production hybrid roaster. Yes, you read correctly, the P2000 has now become P3000 because of its upgraded capacity. Our development team is currently working, roasting, and testing on Prototype #6 in the line.

Over the last year we have been in conversation with Scott Rao on how to make ROEST a better sample roaster, and how to make it replicate batches more precisely. We know how important it is to get the end result as precise as possible, to achieve consistency in your roast. We are now upgrading our firmware with automated Between Batch Protocol profiles, so you can get the best out of your coffee and roasting sessions.

After interesting discussions with Scott Rao and Luca Costanzo, we revisited the idea of implementing an Inlet temperature sensor based on the new inlet temperature sensors we have developed for P2000. The inlet temperature sensor is a prominent feature in the roasting community and several roasters worldwide use it. It is a great addition and improvement to the way you operate the ROEST.

Being able to store, analyze, and compare your roasting session is a good way to learn, develop as a roaster, and improve your sample roasting experience. We have developed a web platform, where you can be in full control of your roaster and roasting session, do adjustments based on your preferences, and make sure you’ll get the most out of your ROEST sample roaster.