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Roast #30: Reflection on V4

thoughtfulcoffee • 39 implied HN points • 26 Sep 23

🍲 Food & Drink Roasting Shipping Communication Packaging Growth

Upgrading equipment is important for better results in coffee roasting.
Improving shipping processes and communication can enhance customer experience.
Growth in sales and efficiency is a positive sign for the business.

Roast #23: V3 Brewing Methods

thoughtfulcoffee • 39 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23

🍲 Food & Drink Coffee Roasting

Different brewing methods work best for different coffee beans
Grind size, brew temperature, and resting time greatly impact the coffee's taste
Experimenting with brewing strategies is key to finding your perfect cup of coffee

Roast #29: V4 Brewing methods

thoughtfulcoffee • 19 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23

🍲 Food & Drink Coffee Roasting Recipes

Brewing methods are subjective - adjust based on personal taste.
Consistent equipment and variables lead to better results.
Resting periods and grind sizes impact coffee flavor.

Roast #16: The tale of four roasters and an artist

thoughtfulcoffee • 19 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23

🍲 Food & Drink Coffee Events Roasting Experience Support

Planning and organizing a successful coffee event involved collaboration and lots of preparation.
Effective communication and coordination among the group members were key to overcoming challenges and ensuring the event's success.
Feedback and support from attendees added to the enjoyment of the event, making all the effort and hard work worthwhile.

Roast #19: Mo Money Mo Problems

thoughtfulcoffee • 19 implied HN points • 05 Mar 23

🍲 Food & Drink Coffee Pricing Transparency Roasting Business

The pricing model involves covering costs and adding profit margin.
Customers get a discount for joining the coffee club.
Transparency is provided on why the prices are set as they are.

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Roast #25: Reflection on V3

thoughtfulcoffee • 0 implied HN points • 23 May 23

🍲 Food & Drink Coffee Roasting Events Marketing Community

Roasting profiles were affected by changes in ambient temperature, leading to burnt roasts
Small batch sizes caused extra work and inefficiency, planning to switch to larger batches
Not cupping beans before purchase resulted in unusable 60 pounds of coffee, importance of quality control