For decades, drum roasters were the industry standard. But as specialty coffee has grown, many roasteries have found that drum roasters struggle to deliver the consistency, efficiency, and sustainability they need. That’s where convection roasting comes in. If you’re considering making the switch, here’s what you need to know about transitioning from traditional drum roasters […]
When you walk into a specialty coffee roastery, the centerpiece is almost always the roasting machine. But what exactly is a roastery machine, and why does the choice of equipment matter so much for quality and business success? At Loring, we believe the right roasting technology can transform how specialty coffee is produced, scaling craft […]
Equator Coffees was an early adapter of Loring Smart Roast technology. Their roasting facility houses the fourth Loring K35 Kestrel ever built as well as a newer Loring Peregrine S70.
A guest post from Josie Coffee of NSW, Australia on their reasons for choosing to switch to Loring Smart Roast.
Em Herriott of We Are Here Coffee discusses community, queerness, and creating an inclusive business that can truly do some good in their immediate world.
Annie and Elliott Carter of BlackNerd Coffee discuss nerdiness, running a small family business, and coffee as self-care.
321 Coffee of Raleigh, NC champions accessibility in the coffee industry by employing over 50 adults with IDD at their coffee shops.
Influencing the flavor profile of coffee during the roasting process involves much more than simply tossing the beans in a machine and hitting a button. Below, we take a dive into all the factors that go into influencing the flavor of each individual coffee.
“It was a matter of seeing what our community wanted, what they enjoyed, to how far we could push that perception of coffee,” John says.
“It’s a fun thing to reimagine how you get to where you want to go,” he says. “It was very challenging and stressful at the beginning, especially when you’re trying to start a new business, but we grew and have grown to love it.”