Software technology professionals changed career and opened Micro-roastery in Bolivia
When it comes to specialty coffee, Elevate Coffee Bolivia stands out as a unique and authentic micro-roastery located in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Founded by Clifford and Veruschka Stevens, Elevate Coffee Bolivia has been on a mission to raise awareness and appreciation for Bolivia's extraordinary specialty coffee and the dedicated farmers who cultivate it. With their commitment to quality, personalized service, and the recent acquisition of the ROEST sample roaster, Elevate Coffee Bolivia is revolutionizing the coffee experience for enthusiasts worldwide.
Staying Small, Focused, and Impactful
Elevate Coffee Bolivia distinguishes itself by intentionally remaining small and focused. The micro-roastery and coffee tasting room offers a cozy atmosphere where customers can savor the true essence of specialty coffee. Their menu may be small, but it has an impressive selection of 10+/- extraordinary, freshly roasted specialty coffee beans. Elevate's commitment to quality extends beyond their products and into how they treat their customers and team members, fostering positive energy, respect, and personalized attention.
Passion Ignites a Coffee Journey
Clifford and Veruschka Stevens, former internet/software technology professionals, and entrepreneurs, followed their passion for specialty coffee and embarked on a new adventure. Leaving behind their previous careers, they set out to create a unique coffee experience in Cochabamba. Their deep connection to Veruschka's hometown and the opportunity to work directly with local producers propelled them to establish Elevate Coffee Bolivia.
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The ROEST Sample Roaster: Expanding Horizons
Elevate Coffee Bolivia's dedication to enhancing the coffee journey led them to invest in the ROEST sample roaster. This state-of-the-art equipment provides them with infinite roast profiling control, real-time interaction, and ease of use. The ROEST's cloud-based software allows them to store and recall roast profiles, ensuring consistent quality and customization for their customers. With the ROEST, Elevate Coffee Bolivia can quickly sample roast small batches, explore new flavors, and push the boundaries of its coffee's potential.
“ROEST has expanded our coffee potential while making us uniquely useful to others in the local coffee community. With ROEST we now help others explore the potential of their coffees too. All from the comfort of my own home.”
Unleashing the Potential with ROEST
The addition of the ROEST sample roaster has revolutionized Elevate Coffee Bolivia's coffee journey. It has enabled them to delve deeper into the complexities and nuances of their coffees. By having a dedicated sample roaster, they can focus on production roasting while still experimenting with small batches. Elevate Coffee Bolivia can now offer its customers an expanded range of coffee flavors and experiences. Furthermore, they can extend their expertise to the local coffee community, helping other enthusiasts explore and unlock the potential of their own coffees.
Roasting Philosophy: Letting the Coffee Shine
Elevate Coffee Bolivia takes a hands-on approach to roasting, allowing each coffee to guide them towards its highest feasible expression. Their lighter-to-medium roast style emphasizes variety, complexity, and roast-defect-free drinking enjoyment. By listening to the coffee and leveraging their experience, they craft roast profiles that highlight the unique characteristics of each coffee, resulting in a truly remarkable and memorable cup.
“With ROEST, we can dynamically, easily, quickly, and effectively roast so many small batches of coffee in such a short amount of time.”
Advice for Coffee Enthusiasts
Clifford Stevens, Head Roaster of Elevate Coffee Bolivia, emphasizes the importance of humility, patience, and objectivity in the cupping process. Cupping frequently, sharing experiences with others, and maintaining consistent methods and standards are key to growth and development. Clifford encourages coffee enthusiasts to have fun, embrace exploration, and always remember that it's just coffee—albeit a truly remarkable and inspiring beverage.
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Photo credit: Clifford Stevens - Elevate Coffee Bolivia
