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Maria Gomez

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The Makeup of a San Fran Roaster: Quality Materials for the Finest Roast

Posted by Maria Gomez

Tue, Aug, 27, 2019 @ 09:08 AM

The San Franciscan Roaster is a carefully constructed machine made for the purpose of roasting. As any specialty coffee aficionado is aware, roasting is an art as well as a science; this means that any alteration to the material, composition, and other variables will affect the process and the roastmaster’s ability to control or define the final roast. The makeup of our machines enhances the ability for unique roasts, which have a big impact on the final cup. It’s why our carefully crafted design has considered the architecture, the materials, and unique characteristics —such as the thickness of the drum—to create a stable thermal platform and the perfect conditions for a consistent, premium, and one-of-a-kind roast.

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Topics: handmade, high quality, education, coffee, coffee roasting

Of Kings and Coffee: A Denver Coffee House & Finding Light Through Roasting

Posted by Maria Gomez

Mon, Jun, 17, 2019 @ 08:06 AM

At Purple Door Coffee in Denver, Colorado, the beloved brewed beverage is more than just a caffeine kick; it is a catalyst that helps transform the lives of young people. Purple Door Coffee has helped homeless youth transition from life on the streets to meaningful employment via job training at their coffee shop and—more recently—in their roasting operation. Their name comes from a central belief within their mission; the color purple, they write, is often associated with royalty, but—as a faith-based organization— they believe everyone is royalty, as the true king lives inside us all, and we thus possess innate value worthy of opportunity, love, and kindness. His door is always open. Hence, the name Purple Door Coffee.  

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Topics: roaster profile, SF25, coffee roaster, coffee roasting, coffee culture

From Coffee Farm to Coffee House: The San Franciscan Roaster's Love of the Journey

Posted by Maria Gomez

Thu, Mar, 21, 2019 @ 14:03 PM

 

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Topics: coffee roasting, art of roasting, history of coffee roasting, direct trade, coffee culture

From the Old World to the New: The San Franciscan Design and Handcrafted Ingenuity

Posted by Maria Gomez

Thu, Nov, 29, 2018 @ 08:11 AM

 

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Topics: handmade, small batch coffee roaster, coffee roasting, art of roasting, history of coffee roasting

The Rhythm of the Roaster Drum & What Sets the San Franciscan Apart

Posted by Maria Gomez

Fri, Aug, 17, 2018 @ 08:08 AM

For artisan roastmasters around the world, the concept of the roast profile has profound meaning. Roastmasters are, after all, sculptors of flavor, who chisel away—via the roasting process— at precise characteristics that shape coffee into the delightful beverage that brings people joy, friendship, and that much needed inspiration on Monday mornings. Our coffee roaster machine is an integral part of the roastmaster craft. The San Franciscan provides roastmasters worldwide with stability and the utmost control and versatility to achieve a variance in flavor and aroma.

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Topics: coffee roaster, roaster, Successful business, tradition, legacy, who we are, handmade, high quality, education, experience