Garage Roasters Blog

Portafilter baskets

I thought I’d provide some thoughts on what may be the most under appreciated piece of coffee equipment in the espresso making arsenal, the portafilter (“PF”) basket.  Coffee beans are ground in...

Portafilter baskets

I thought I’d provide some thoughts on what may be the most under appreciated piece of coffee equipment in the espresso making arsenal, the portafilter (“PF”) basket.  Coffee beans are ground in...

Roasting goals

This week I thought I’d chat quickly about what I’m trying to achieve when I roast coffee.  I believe that roasting coffee and cooking steak hold some strong analogies.  One...

Roasting goals

This week I thought I’d chat quickly about what I’m trying to achieve when I roast coffee.  I believe that roasting coffee and cooking steak hold some strong analogies.  One...

Interactions with clients

I thought I’d start today with a story about interactions with clients.  In the last batch of orders I had some whole bean Croydon Blend delivered to a first time...

Interactions with clients

I thought I’d start today with a story about interactions with clients.  In the last batch of orders I had some whole bean Croydon Blend delivered to a first time...

Pour over coffee

Pour over is one of the most cost effective ways to enjoy great coffee at home

Pour over coffee

Pour over is one of the most cost effective ways to enjoy great coffee at home