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The Cookie-Cutter World of Chinese Coffee Roasters

Posted by The San Franciscan Roaster Co.

Sun, Oct, 06, 2024 @ 22:10 PM

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When considering lower-cost commercial coffee roasters, you might get the impression that a reputable U.S. company, passionate about the coffee industry, has shifted its manufacturing to China -- solely to offer a more budget-friendly product to its customers.

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Topics: commercial coffee roaster, roaster, coffee roasting training

Master the Art of Coffee Roasting with Hands-On Training in October

Posted by The San Franciscan Roaster Co.

Sun, Sep, 29, 2024 @ 03:09 AM

October 2024 coffee roasting classes

San Franciscan Roaster Co. is thrilled to support an upcoming coffee roasting course through Jodi Wieser Coffee Consulting, featuring exclusive use of San Franciscan roasters and set in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in scenic Dallas, Texas. This course offers an unparalleled opportunity for coffee professionals and enthusiasts to hone their roasting skills under the guidance of two expert trainers: Mark Michaelson, our Head of Education, and Paris Kennedy, a young talent who has grown up immersed in the coffee industry.

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Topics: News, experience, tasting coffee, coffee roasting training, Coffee roasting classes

Introducing our new team member, Tom Hinman

Posted by The San Franciscan Roaster Co.

Mon, Sep, 23, 2024 @ 18:09 PM

Tom Hinman, San Franciscan's new client success manager

 Tom Hinman, San Franciscan Roaster Co.'s new Client Success Manager is a true coffee roasting enthusiast who literally learned the business from the ground up. 

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Topics: Successful business, News, coffee roasting

The Case for Craft Over Code - Does AI Really Make Coffee Roasting Better?

Posted by The San Franciscan Roaster Co.

Sun, Sep, 15, 2024 @ 20:09 PM

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The coffee industry is no stranger to innovation. Over the past few years, we've seen the rise of AI and automation in everything from bean selection to brew techniques. However, when it comes to coffee roasting—a process that marries science with the art of flavor extraction—technology has been a double-edged sword.

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Topics: commercial coffee roaster, tasting coffee, art of roasting, coffee culture

The Evolution of Coffee Roasting: How Innovation and Craftsmanship Shape the Perfect Roast

Posted by The San Franciscan Roaster Co.

Mon, Sep, 09, 2024 @ 01:09 AM

An 18th century Ottoman coffee roaster

The history of coffee is long and rich, with its cultivation and enjoyment spanning centuries. But beyond the brewing process lies an equally fascinating evolution—the art of roasting coffee beans. From humble beginnings in the Middle East to today’s highly engineered, precise machines, coffee roasting has transformed dramatically.

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Topics: commercial coffee roaster, tradition, art of roasting