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The Coffee Roasting Legends Podcast

Coffee Roasting Legends
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Coffee Roasting Legends
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Coffee Industry veteran, Bill Kennedy of San Franciscan Roaster Co. Interviews different legends who have shaped the coffee roasting industry and influenced the range of specialty coffees enjoyed by millions of people across the United States.
Luke Waite on the Core 7: Building Sustainable and Profitable Roasteries
33 min
Matt King of Blue Ridge Bootleg Coffee
31 min
2024 U.S. Roaster Champion Eduardo Choza on Purposeful Roasting and Mentorship
32 min
Freebird & Co: Trading Suits for a Purpose-Driven Coffee Business
37 min
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2024 U.S. Roaster Champion Eduardo Choza on Purposeful Roasting and Mentorship
  32 min
2024 U.S. Roaster Champion Eduardo Choza on Purposeful Roasting and Mentorship
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Sarah Witter of Fetch Coffee Roasters
  28 min
Sarah Witter of Fetch Coffee Roasters
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2017 US Roaster Champion Mark Michaelson
  33 min
2017 US Roaster Champion Mark Michaelson
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Bill Kennedy speaks with Don Cox of Bald Guy Brew Roasting Company
  30 min
Bill Kennedy speaks with Don Cox of Bald Guy Brew Roasting Company
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Caravan Coffee is guided by three basic principles: source with intention, roast with intention, and brew with intention.

Caravan Coffee is guided by three basic principles: source with intention, roast with intention, and brew with intention. "Our philosophy at Caravan is that we need to do a great job with the coffee.  If we don’t treat it with the respect it deserves, it’s like saying the people at source aren’t worth the work they put into this."

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Cà Phê Roasters is Helping Revitalize Philadelphia's Kensington Neighborhood with Vietnamese Coffee.

Cà Phê Roasters is Helping Revitalize Philadelphia's Kensington Neighborhood with Vietnamese Coffee. "What many people don’t know is that there’s a chicory flavor, which is an additive that I don’t put in our coffee. But I was able to bring out that flavor through the roasting process."

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As the winner of the Colombia National Roaster Championship, Luisa Fernanda Quintero has plenty of credibility under her belt.

As the winner of the Colombia National Roaster Championship, Luisa Fernanda Quintero has plenty of credibility under her belt. "For me, working in coffee in Colombia is a privilege especially in my case; I daily roast, in my San Franciscan SF-6, specialty coffees produced by La Palma & El Tucán."

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 Tico Coffee from Campbell in the South Bay, California specialize in high-quality coffee beans from around the world.

 Tico Coffee from Campbell in the South Bay, California specialize in high-quality coffee beans from around the world. "For me to be able to come and start this company and learn to roast, being able to transform those beans into something people enjoy, makes me feel humbled but also proud."

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Sonder Coffee, from Denver, Colorado is a bright and airy coffeehouse and roastery

Sonder Coffee, from Denver, Colorado is a bright and airy coffeehouse and roastery, opened by three friends. "Our philosophy with owning a coffee shop is to add value to peoples’ lives in small ways.  It wasn’t until after our travels that we discovered craft coffee and fell in love with it. "

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 The Kookaburra, located in St. Augustine, Florida, is made up of three locations and a roastery.

The Kookaburra, located in St. Augustine, Florida, is made up of three locations and a roastery. "The whole reason we ended up going with San Franciscan is because Zach recommended it. When I started shopping around for a roaster.  He was like, “It’s the best roaster we have used.”

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Each San Franciscan Roaster™ is covered by a Lifetime Warranty on the materials and fabrication work performed by the Company. Additionally, all of our roasters come with guaranteed personal support for the roaster’s entire lifetime. This lifetime warranty applies solely to the materials and fabrication work performed by the Company. The warranty covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and is limited to repair or replacement of the defective parts.
All third-party components meanwhile, such as engines, bearings, and moveable parts incorporated in the Roaster are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Though they are built to last a lifetime and usually do.
While it is rare for our machines to face problems, our team is always available to troubleshoot and answer questions. Simply call or email us and a member of our support team will provide the necessary assistance in a quick, succinct manner.