I thought the not-so-original ripoff of the Shakespeare soliloquy would garner at least some attention..
I'm strongly considering the addition of a roaster to my plans for a shop and sourcing quality green beans from an importer. The inevitable question is.. is it worth the effort? I'm willing to put in the effort to learn about and experiement with blending to make the most of the endeavor, but I'd like to solicit some feedback from the barista community.
If you say, "Yes, the addition of a coffee roaster would be advantageous," please explain why. Is it because it would increase the quality of the coffee? Is it because you have greater flexibility over when the coffee is roasted and used? Lower costs for green beans vs. roasted beans?
If you say, "No, the addition of a coffee roaster would not be advantageous," again, please explain why. Is it because it would increase the amount of 'moving parts' in the store, as one more responsibility to juggle? Is it because customers would not truly appreciate or realize the significance? What other factors must be considered?
Lastly, a commercial-sized roaster is one way to go, but I'm also looking into smaller, counter-sized roasters such as the Probat Burns Probatino (1.75-2.5 lbs per batch, up to 11 lbs per hour). Otherwise, a commercial-sized roaster such as the Probat Burns Probatone may be the way to go.
Any and all feedback welcome!
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