I used to order flavored coffee online, and one day I received an order where the flavor oils were overpowering. It was bitter and saturated with the oils. I was committed to rescuing the coffee by rinsing off the excess oils and then trying to dry the beans to brew a quality cup of coffee. When I searched online, I came across videos of individuals using popcorn makers to roast coffee. This discovery inspired me to re-roast a batch of decaf coffee that had lost its flavor, and the result was a delightful smoky taste!
I discovered green coffee bean suppliers, initiating my coffee journey, delving into various regions and processes. After hours of roasting on a popcorn maker handling only 100 grams at a time, I upgraded to a tabletop air roaster that processes 200 grams. I remember a year just before Christmas, dedicating hours to roasting small batches of green coffee to gift to friends. I would roast by a window with a small fan, but often would smoke out the house and wake the family with the smoke alarm. The flavors I tasted from these new specialty beans were outstanding - strawberry, caramel, wine, chocolate. The processing was so intriguing. Honey processes were thick and creamy, naturals that tasted like blueberry, double fermented coffees tasted like sangria. After trying this, who would ever settle for flavored coffee!
My husband, ever the visionary, persuaded me to take a leap of faith and invest in our first commercial fluid bed roaster. He kept saying that the "world has to try this coffee!" It was his unwavering belief in the exceptional quality of our coffee that set us on this path. With my newborn son beside me and my spirited 5 year old daughter, we embarked on this amazing journey, believing wholeheartedly in the magic of sharing this exceptional coffee experience! From farmers markets, to our coffee trailer, to gift shops, and now online. Join us, and taste the difference for yourself.
