Dear Alley Cats Coffee community,
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! As part of our commitment to bringing you the finest coffee experience, we've recently invested in a beautiful, brand new 10kg professional coffee roaster from Mill City Roasters (the best in the biz!). This marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we're eager to bring you along every step of the way.
With our new roaster (ours will be black & chrome), we're poised to take our coffee offerings to new heights. But first, let's dive into why we chose a traditional commercial drum roaster over air roasting and the advantages it brings.
Advantages of Traditional Commercial Drum Roasters:
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Enhanced Flavor Development: Traditional drum roasters offer precise control over temperature and airflow, allowing for optimal flavor development during the roasting process. This results in rich, complex flavors that tantalize the taste buds.
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Consistency and Uniformity: Drum roasters ensure uniform heat distribution, leading to consistent roasts batch after batch. This consistency is key to delivering a reliable and exceptional coffee experience to our customers, every time.
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Full-bodied Profiles: The gentle tumbling action of the beans in a drum roaster promotes even roasting and imparts a full-bodied profile to the coffee. This results in a well-balanced cup with depth and character.
While air roasting certainly has its merits, we believe that the traditional drum roasting method aligns best with our commitment to quality and craftsmanship. It allows us to bring out the best in each batch of beans, ensuring that every cup of Alley Cats Coffee delivers an unparalleled experience.
We can't wait to get the new roaster in place as we get the roastery ready for operations. It will be exciting to ramp up production and expand our offerings of freshly roasted coffee beans. Whether you're a seasoned coffee aficionado or just beginning your journey into the world of specialty coffee, we invite you to join us on this exciting adventure.
Stay tuned for updates as we roast, brew, and serve up happiness, one cup at a time.
Warm regards,
Ken & Gretchen Hazel
