Technology and innovation

What Size Commercial Coffee Roaster Do You Need?

8/14/2022

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.

The Complete Guide To Coffee Shop Profit Margins (And How To Raise Them)

5/13/2022

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.

Episode 2: The Future of Coffee Technology

10/14/2021

In this episode, we explore the role of technology in coffee, why coffee professionals tend to be fearful about change, and what possibilities lie ahead if we have the courage to take the leap.

How To Create A Digital Roast Profile On The Bellwether Coffee Roaster

2/8/2022

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.

Pivot your Coffee Menu from Wholesale to Roasted In-House

6/23/2021

Getting away from buying coffee from another roaster, and instead choosing to roast in-house, is a badge of honor for many in the coffee industry.

Episode 5: The Future Price of Coffee

Levi Booser

11/9/2021

In this episode, we discover why commodity pricing is a terrible way to price specialty coffee and what coffee companies can do to help bridge the gap.

Why Current Green Coffee Pricing Standards Don’t Work For Farmers

5/10/2021

Take a stroll around coffee websites, packaging, and social media, and you’re sure to encounter language like ethical, sustainable, and fair. It sounds great—who doesn’t want to support fair and ethical sourcing?

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