The Ultimate Coffee Roasting Toolkit: Must-Have Essentials for Your Business
Roasting coffee is just the beginning of your journey. To run a successful and efficient roasting operation, you’ll need the right tools and equipment to manage production, maintain quality, and streamline your workflow.
At Bellwether, we make getting started easy. When you become a Bellwether customer, we kickstart your production with a bagging kit that includes a scale, bag sealer, scoops, sample bags, and more. While your bagging and production supplies won’t take up much space, you’ll want to take stock of everything you need to get going and set up a small area for storage and production of your roasted coffee. We’re making it easy to start by listing and linking some of our favorite products in coffee production.
Precision Scales for Green and Roasted Coffee
Please note: Any prices listed were the prices at the time this post was published and may change.
Accurate weighing is essential for maintaining consistency and compliance with labeled weight requirements. You’ll need separate scales for weighing green coffee before roasting and roasted coffee for bagging.
Recommended Scales for Green Coffee:
Detecto Scale 150lb Max – $141.08
Accuteck Heavy Duty Digital Scale – $42.99
Accuteck ShipPro Digital Scale – $24.58
Recommended Scales for Roasted Coffee:
Accuteck ShipPro Digital Scale (110lb weight limit / 2g or 0.1oz accuracy) – $24.58
Acaia Pearl Coffee Scale (11lb weight limit / 0.003oz or 0.1g accuracy) – $140-150
Gator Coffee Scale (6.6lb weight limit / 0.003oz or 0.1g accuracy) – $27
Scoops for Green and Roasted Coffee
To avoid cross-contamination between green and roasted coffee, use separate scoops. Green coffee dust can impact roasted coffee’s flavor, so we recommend keeping distinct scoops for each stage.
For Green Coffee:
Winco AS-58oz Aluminum Scoop – $16.42
California 38oz Cooking Scoop – $5.99
CCK Scoop Aluminum 58oz – $8.99
For Roasted Coffee:
Winco AS-24oz Aluminum Scoop – $11.25
CCK 12oz Aluminum Scoop – $2.99
Storage Solutions for Green and Roasted Coffee
Proper storage maintains coffee quality and extends freshness. Green coffee should be stored separately from roasted coffee to prevent flavor contamination. It’s also important to keep green coffee in a cool, dry place, away from strong odors and moisture.
Green Coffee Storage Options:
Roasted Coffee Storage Options:
Rubbermaid Brute 10 Gallon – $22.82
Cambro 5.5 Gallon Pail – $15.99, Lid for Cambro Pail – $2.79
Baytec 5 Gallon Food Safe Bucket with Lids (3 Pack) – $79.98
Impulse Bag Sealer for Retail Coffee Bags
To package coffee for retail, a bag sealer is necessary. Bellwether customers receive an 8-inch hand-operated impulse sealer as part of their starter kit. If you need a higher-capacity option, consider these upgrades:
IMPAK Foot-Operated Impulse Sealers – $205-265
Metronic 12 Inch Impulse Sealer – $59.99
Sealer Sales WNS-200D Table Top Direct Heat Sealer – $870.09
Partnering for Success: Our Trusted Suppliers
Over the years, we’ve partnered with industry-leading vendors to ensure our customers have access to the best coffee-related supplies and materials. Here are three of our go-to partners:
PLC Print – A full-service print shop for marketing materials, packaging, and more. If you can dream it, PLC Print can make it happen.
Sticker Mule – A top source for high-quality labels and stickers, ideal for flexible coffee menus and branding.
SavorBrands – Our trusted provider of Bellwether-branded coffee bags, offering sustainable packaging solutions that align with our values.
Additional Resources
Now that you have the essentials for your roasting operation, check out these Bellwether guides to expand your business:
Setting Up Your Online Coffee Business
Having the right tools will make your roasting operation consistent, efficient, and user-friendly.
Happy roasting!
