Starting a roasting business

Finding the right-sized commercial coffee roaster is a balancing act that every business must get right before committing to a high-priced piece of gear. In this article, we will take a more detailed look at the pros and cons of common roaster sizes.

Three cafe owners talk about how roasting their own coffee changed the game for their businesses, saved money, increased revenue, and built better brand loyalty. Owners of Rootless Coffee, Seabird Coffee, and Sunflour Bakery discuss how they’re using onsite roasting to help grow into multiple cafes, and how to get started on your own roasting journey even if you don’t know how.

Americans are drinking 450 million cups of coffee a day but profit margins are razor-thin. Find out how to calculate—and raise—your profit margins.

Roast profiles (also known as roast graphs or curves) record everything that happens during a roast. We use these graphs to analyze why our coffee tastes a certain way and determine what changes can be made, if any, to the next roast.

Finding the right wholesale partner is a challenge. We’ll show you what to look for in a potential coffee supplier, from quality assurance to shipping terms.

Learn more about how to start a profitable coffee roasting business.