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Roaster of the Year: Macro Category Winner 2025 — Wonderstate Coffee

Lily Kubota 10/21/24 Lily Kubota 10/21/24

Roaster of the Year: Macro Category Winner 2025 — Wonderstate Coffee

By Emily Puro

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Roaster of the Year: Micro Category Winner 2025 — Dear Green

Lily Kubota 10/21/24 Lily Kubota 10/21/24

Roaster of the Year: Micro Category Winner 2025 — Dear Green

By Emily Puro

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The Business of Roasting Report — Survey Insights Into Roastery Business Operations

Lily Kubota 8/23/24 Lily Kubota 8/23/24

The Business of Roasting Report — Survey Insights Into Roastery Business Operations

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Fire and Heat — Gas, Burners, Thermocouples and More

Lily Kubota 6/25/24 Lily Kubota 6/25/24

Fire and Heat — Gas, Burners, Thermocouples and More

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Wonders of Peru: Coffee and Cacao

Lily Kubota 6/25/24 Lily Kubota 6/25/24

Wonders of Peru: Coffee and Cacao

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Relationship Coffee and Direct Trade: Two Decades On

Lily Kubota 4/24/24 Lily Kubota 4/24/24

Relationship Coffee and Direct Trade: Two Decades On

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An Era of Unreliability: Post-Pandemic Green Coffee Logistics

Lily Kubota 4/24/24 Lily Kubota 4/24/24

An Era of Unreliability: Post-Pandemic Green Coffee Logistics

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Black Mattering in Specialty Coffee: Insights From a Black Producer Program Origin Trip to Brazil

Lily Kubota 2/19/24 Lily Kubota 2/19/24

Black Mattering in Specialty Coffee: Insights From a Black Producer Program Origin Trip to Brazil

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20 Years of Roast Magazine: A Retrospective and Glimpse into the Future

Lily Kubota 12/18/23 Lily Kubota 12/18/23

20 Years of Roast Magazine: A Retrospective and Glimpse into the Future

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Roaster of the Year: Micro Category Winner 2024—Bridge City Coffee

Lily Kubota 10/18/23 Lily Kubota 10/18/23

Roaster of the Year: Micro Category Winner 2024—Bridge City Coffee

By Emily Puro

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Roaster of the Year: Macro Category Winner 2024—Verve Coffee Roasters

Lily Kubota 10/18/23 Lily Kubota 10/18/23

Roaster of the Year: Macro Category Winner 2024—Verve Coffee Roasters

By Emily Puro

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Balancing Efficiency and Quality: Identifying the Optimal Batch Size for Your Roast

Lily Kubota 8/24/23 Lily Kubota 8/24/23

Balancing Efficiency and Quality: Identifying the Optimal Batch Size for Your Roast

By Kat Melheim

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Strengthening Organic Enforcement: Changes to the USDA Organic Regulations

Lily Kubota 6/26/23 Lily Kubota 6/26/23

Strengthening Organic Enforcement: Changes to the USDA Organic Regulations

By Silke Fuchshofen

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Coffee’s Quiet Battleground: Closing the Gap Between Industry and Consumer Flavor Preferences

Lily Kubota 4/26/23 Lily Kubota 4/26/23

Coffee’s Quiet Battleground: Closing the Gap Between Industry and Consumer Flavor Preferences

By Phil Beattie

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When Technology Fails: Strategies and Critical Skills for Coffee Roaster Operations

Lily Kubota 4/25/23 Lily Kubota 4/25/23

When Technology Fails: Strategies and Critical Skills for Coffee Roaster Operations

By Anne Cooper

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Sweetness in Coffee: How Do We Define, Analyze and Discuss It?

Lily Kubota 3/1/23 Lily Kubota 3/1/23

Sweetness in Coffee: How Do We Define, Analyze and Discuss It?

By Mike Ebert

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A New Tool for the Cupping Kit: The Cafe Imports Coffee Rose Offers a New Model for Sensory Evaluation

Lily Kubota 2/20/23 Lily Kubota 2/20/23

A New Tool for the Cupping Kit: The Cafe Imports Coffee Rose Offers a New Model for Sensory Evaluation

By Ian Fretheim

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Additive Fermentation: “Infused” Coffee is Gaining Popularity—and Sparking Industry Debate

Lily Kubota 12/19/22 Lily Kubota 12/19/22

Additive Fermentation: “Infused” Coffee is Gaining Popularity—and Sparking Industry Debate

By Chris Kornman

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Roaster of the Year: Micro Category Winner 2023—Rabbit Hole Roasters

Lily Kubota 10/5/22 Lily Kubota 10/5/22

Roaster of the Year: Micro Category Winner 2023—Rabbit Hole Roasters

By Emily Puro

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Roaster of the Year: Macro Category Winner 2023—Cafe Kreyol

Lily Kubota 10/5/22 Lily Kubota 10/5/22

Roaster of the Year: Macro Category Winner 2023—Cafe Kreyol

By Emily Puro

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