How to Start a Coffee Roasting Business
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Launching a coffee roasting business involves sourcing green beans and roasting them to perfection. Brian Abernathy, owner of Grumpy Goat Coffee, shares insights in this episode of "Small Biz in 15." Grumpy Goat Coffee focuses on single-origin, gourmet-grade, and traceable coffee beans. Unlike cafes, they're dedicated roasters.
Roasting coffee is like cooking; it involves drying, caramelizing, and controlling the roasting process. Training can be self-taught through reading, classes, or hands-on experience. Brian's journey began by identifying a gap in the market and his passion to bring good coffee to an underserved area. Roasting became his means to achieve this goal.
For beginners, a roaster and scale are essential equipment. Roaster size depends on your approach-small batch like Brian's or larger production. Costs vary, but a new one-kilogram roaster might be around $7,000 to $8,000. Used machines are available and can save costs. Companies like Mill City Roasters offer refurbished options.
Revenue potential varies with your target market. Direct-to-consumer sales yield higher margins but require building a customer base. Exploring commercial and wholesale opportunities offers greater volume growth. Price points depend on quality and market demand.
Starting a coffee roasting business involves finding your niche and aligning it with market gaps. Training and passion are crucial, and you can find used equipment or buy from manufacturers. While revenue varies, understanding market demands helps you plan your coffee roasting venture effectively.
KZread Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:17 - What is Grumpy Goat Coffee?
03:05 - The Difference in Roasting Business
04:53 - Skills Needed for Coffee Roasting
06:27 - Roasting Process and Caramelization
08:02 - Starting a Roasting Business
09:53 - Passion vs. Economics
11:32 - Fascination with Roasting vs. Business
12:58 - Equipment Needed for Roasting
14:39 - Investment in Roasting Machines
16:29 - Finding Used Roasting Machines
18:09 - Revenue Potential in Roasting Business
20:02 - Conclusion and Future Topics
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Would highly recommend the Mill City Roasters class to anyone interested in roasting but has never touched a roaster before. Very informative
As a tea enthusiast, I like to learn more about related beverages. I know a couple of coffee roasters in Gothenburg, Sweden.
If you enter the space with business as the intent, is it advantageous to form an LLC before purchasing equipment & material so these expenses become tax deductible or can you back tax them once you move from R&D into production & sales?
So the Aillo Bullet R2 does 1Kg in about 15 mins.. is that considered enough if you were to do 2 to 3Kg an hour for a few hours a day, to sell the beans? I was thinking of weekend road shows, local farmers markets, etc.. where I would sell 1lb and 2lb bags, sealed. What would the typical price be for 1lb and 2lb bags of roasted beans? The cost runs about $5 a lb for the greens (I get them from Sweet Marias presently), about $1 or so for the bags.. if I Can figure out how to laser engrave on them myself, then that would avoid a $2 to $3 per bag cost to have them printed. Not sure about shipping 1lb/2lb/5lb bags though.. that would cost a bit so ship as well and dealing with returns how would you deal with them being so small?
@easybrynjar6363
6 ай бұрын
In my area at farmers market the going rate is $12+ for a 12oz bag. My local roaster sells theirs for $14-19 per 12oz bag
@b3owu1f
6 ай бұрын
@@easybrynjar6363 So about $16 per lb is a decent price? Interesting that many turn to 12oz size now. I know most coffee places sell 1lb bags, but I do see store shelves often have 12oz. Does ground coffee sell for the same as beans or more? I personally don't want to grind it.. more out of fear of "it didnt percolate or drip well" refunds, rather people buy beans and have to grind it themselves to their own liking or mess up. Do those that sell have fancy bags.. or basic white with maybe some labeling?
@easybrynjar6363
6 ай бұрын
@@b3owu1f$16/lb seems reasonable. 12oz bags are just the industry standard now. Where I’ve been, shops sell whole beans, but will grind upon request after purchase without refund.