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A roaster’s glossary
Coffee roasting has its own set of words and phrases that can be to understand at first. Whether you’re new to roasting or need a refresh, this glossary will guide you through the key words and definitions to help you on your journey.
ROEST on the road: Coffee roasting adventures in Norway
Read about how ROEST UX designer, Guro Handeland, took the ROEST L100 Plus on her summer vacation and created a pop-up roastery in Northern Norway! From roasting with friends to hosting an unforgettable event—this is one trip you don’t want to miss.
A systematic approach to roast profiling
Learn how experts like Jan Komarek from Bailies Coffee Roasters use high-precision sensors and innovative techniques on the ROEST sample roaster to refine production roasts across different machines.
Roast profiling: from sample to production roasting
Read how leading coffee roasters leverage the ROEST sample roaster to maximize coffee's potential and develop production profiles, plus a straightforward strategy for flavor exploration.
Updates on P3000 - the Automated Production Roaster
We're thrilled to bring you the latest news on the P3000, our next leap in coffee roasting technology.
Spring Cleaning your ROEST sample roaster
Like any coffee roaster, the ROEST sample roaster needs a bit of maintenance from time to time to keep it in top condition. So, if your ROEST has worked hard for you all year, why not give it a spa day in return?
Software technology professionals changed career and opened Micro-roastery in Bolivia
Discover the captivating story of Elevate Coffee Bolivia, a unique micro-roastery in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Co-founded by Clifford and Veruschka Stevens, Elevate Coffee Bolivia is on a mission to create awareness and appreciation for the extraordinary specialty coffee of Bolivia, while honoring the dedicated farmers who cultivate it. With their unwavering 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.
Micro-Roasting Mastery: Customer Success Story ft. Baristatus Co.
Baristatus Co are coffee explorers dedicated to unlocking excellence with the ROEST sample roaster. With their non-profit model and three special categories, they curate the best coffees for enthusiasts worldwide. The ROEST empowers them to achieve precision, experiment, and fuel their growth. Join the revolution and elevate your coffee experience.
Mastering the Art of Coffee Roasting: Rate of Rise
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.
Adapting to the beans: introducing Bean/Inlet Temperature profiles
Our sample roasters perform the same way each and every time that you roast - but sometimes, the green beans have other ideas. Every batch of beans is slightly different, even if you pull them from the same bag.
The solution is a roast profile that adapts itself to how the beans respond by adjusting the amount of heat according to what stage of the roast the beans have reached. You can do this with Bean Temperature/Inlet Temperature (BT/IT) profiles, a new feature included in our latest firmware update.
Sample roasting for the World Stage
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.
Customer Success Story: Unique Foods & Finca La Senda
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.