Roast Ratings

NEXT RATING That's right folks! It's time for our annual holiday rating!! For this one we're looking for: Those tried and true holiday blends - coffees designed for EVERYONE... and those magical gift coffees, those truly special lots for the coffee nerds in our lives Coffees are due on Friday, December 3 If you would like to reserve your spot(s), click on this link https://docs.google.com//1oBrSqCZpf4MWQE8zSrqxVRG5Gr/edit We're excited to see what y'all have cooked up this year!! Take care out there

DELICIOUS DECAF In days gone by, decafs have had a bad rap to many folks out there. And, for a long time, there’s been pretty good reason for that. Decaf is something that has long been more of an afterthought for many coffee roasters out there. Frankly there hasn’t historical been a ton of great options to choose from. But ( thankfully ) the times, they are a changin’! ... After sipping our way through our last rating, we’ve got some fantastic decaffeinated options for y’all! Without further do, we’ve got coffee from: Bassline Coffee Blueprint Coffee Delmar Brio Coffeeworks Little Waves Coffee Roasters Oddly Correct ONYX Coffee Lab Repetition Coffee Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters Each of these featured coffees scored 4+ Stars! Huge gratitude to the roasters that sent in their coffees We are seriously impressed with the level of decaffeination going on in the world today! For access to the full ratings, follow this link- http://www.roastratings.com/ratings/ #decaf #decaffeination #coffee #roaster #coffeeroaster #decafbeforedeath #swisswaterprocess #sugarcaneprocess #ethylacetate #wecandobetter #experiment #givingupcaffeine #coffeeforthepeople

NEXT RATING That's right folks! It's time for our annual holiday rating!! For this one we're looking for: Those tried and true holiday blends - coffees designed for EVERYONE... and those magical gift coffees, those truly special lots for the coffee nerds in our lives Coffees are due on Friday, December 3 If you would like to reserve your spot(s), click on this link https://docs.google.com//1oBrSqCZpf4MWQE8zSrqxVRG5Gr/edit We're excited to see what y'all have cooked up this year!! Take care out there

DELICIOUS DECAF In days gone by, decafs have had a bad rap to many folks out there. And, for a long time, there’s been pretty good reason for that. Decaf is something that has long been more of an afterthought for many coffee roasters out there. Frankly there hasn’t historical been a ton of great options to choose from. But ( thankfully ) the times, they are a changin’! ... After sipping our way through our last rating, we’ve got some fantastic decaffeinated options for y’all! Without further do, we’ve got coffee from: Bassline Coffee Blueprint Coffee Delmar Brio Coffeeworks Little Waves Coffee Roasters Oddly Correct ONYX Coffee Lab Repetition Coffee Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters Each of these featured coffees scored 4+ Stars! Huge gratitude to the roasters that sent in their coffees We are seriously impressed with the level of decaffeination going on in the world today! For access to the full ratings, follow this link- http://www.roastratings.com/ratings/ #decaf #decaffeination #coffee #roaster #coffeeroaster #decafbeforedeath #swisswaterprocess #sugarcaneprocess #ethylacetate #wecandobetter #experiment #givingupcaffeine #coffeeforthepeople

BACK TO NORMAL After 29 days without caffeine, Holly brews and sips her first regular coffee while taking about her experience. the biggest takeaways include: While there are some delightful decafs to be had, the process usually creates some lack clarity in flavor... Sleep included memorable dreams- every night (which is new) Little to no anxiety over the last month Daily energy felt 'even' and body felt more relaxed Thoughts? Questions? Holly says "Bring 'em on!" STAY TUNED - we will be releasing our favorite Decafs from the rating soon!! Music - Back To Normal Musician - Judson Crane #Decafbeforedeath #coffeelover #topcoffees #decaf #decaffeination #coffee #roaster #coffeeroaster #swisswaterprocess #sugarcaneprocess #ethylacetate #wecandobetter #experiment #givingupcaffeine #coffeeforthepeople

A little report from Holly’s first day of decaffeination Reminder - Decafs are due next Friday, October 15! Want to submit coffee? Check out the link below. Take care out there https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSe8TdbKlRcwbare4d/viewform... #decaf #coffee #decafbeforedeath #yawn #headaches #caffeine #80smovies #allysheedy #bettemidler #lilytomlin #adventuretime #coffeeforthepeople

DECAF BEFORE DEATH Holly here Decaf time is finally nigh To clarify, I'm not doing this for any specific reason. I'm doing this because I am curious. Curious how different I will feel without caffeine and what there is to learn about myself and this often maligned style in this process ... This past week I've been preparing myself - going 'half-caff' on my daily consumption in the hopes of mitigating some of the withdrawal symptoms. I'm rounding up some decaf to get me started, hitting up my local folks to see what kind of beans they're cooking up! The experiment is officially starting on Thursday My questions for y'all: Have any of you done this before? Am I an anomaly in the coffee business - having not tried this before? If you did do it, what did you find out? And, if you're a roaster with some tasty decaf, have we got a rating for you!! Our October Rating will be decaf only! Coffees are due October 15 in Kansas City Link to sign up in our linktree - https://linktr.ee/Roastratings Music - Extra Jolly Musician @markmothersbaugh #coffee #decaf #decaffeinated #decafbeforedeath #roaster #coffeeroaster #coffeelover #coffeelife #barista #coffeeforthepeople

AGEISM IN COFFEE Earlier this year we published an article originally titled "Ageism in Coffee". While we previously talked about bias against coffee based on its age, we wanted to turn our attention to a much more serious topic - bias against people in coffee based on their age. Here is an article our own Holly Bastin wrote a while ago that we have been sitting on for far too long. After more than 20 years in the coffee industry, Holly has seen it, experienced it, and... done it herself. In this article, she delves into her own experiences with ageism and how it permeates the industry. Here are a few of the stereotypes she helps dissect - Baristas are young and fanciful, lacking in wisdom that comes with real world experience. Roasters are grumpy old hermits that can't handle change or young hipster disciples of . Owners are middle aged and out of touch with what's actually cool. If you have a chance to read the article, we would love to hear from you - how have you seen and experienced ageism in coffee? How have you created your own stereotypes for people based on their age? We know that we probably all do it, and it will always be a problem when we don’t talk about it. Share your thoughts below or feel free to DM us. Link to full article below http://www.roastratings.com/2021/09/ageism-in-coffee-2/

CONTENT WARNING: The following video will be discussing death and decaf, not necessarily in that order. Coffee viewer discretion is advised Our very own Holly Bastin will soon be embarking on an experimental journey into the unknown. After over 20 years of experience in the global coffee business, there is one frontier that she has skillfully avoided. But it's time...... In her own words, "I'm thinking it's time for a little Decaf before Death." Yes, things around here are about to get a little more decaffeinated for a spell. In the spirit of supporting our fearless founder as she shares with us about her experiment, our first rating after our break will be a call for - your tastiest decaf coffees Decaf is something of a taboo amongst industry folk &, for many roasters and coffee professionals, we know this request might catch y'all a bit off guard. The thing is, over the last two decades, decaf has shown some remarkable improvements in flavor and processing. And, being the curious cats that we are, we can't resist a good rabbit hole Decafs will be due on Friday, October 15th, giving everyone a whole month to select their coffees and get them ready for our Decaf Thunderdome See our linktree to reserve your spot in the rating!! Questions? Thoughts? Opinions? Drop a comment below We're here for it In the meantime, buckle up A lot of decaffeinated content is about to come your way! Music: Fox In The Field Musician: Mark Mothersbaugh Official Music #decaf #decaffeination #coffee #roaster #coffeeroaster #decafbeforedeath #swisswaterprocess #sugarcaneprocess #ethylacetate #wecandobetter #experiment #givingupcaffeine #coffeeforthepeople

NEXT UP: OPEN CALL RATING! We are now taking submissions for our next rating. This one is an OPEN CALL! That means ANY coffee from ANY roaster ANYWHERE!!... Submissions are due on Friday, April 9th. LINK IN BIO TO SIGN UP! Here's how it works: All coffees are tasted blind and scored by our tasting team Kate, Holly & Bryan. PLOT TWIST - We don't "cup" coffee, we brew & taste it! We provide a fair, unbiased, and professional evaluation of your coffees We'll share our rating with you and you can choose if you'd like it published If you give us the OK, we'll post our full, detailed review on our site with a direct link to you, to purchase your coffee! Submitting gives roasters an chance to be included in our monthly Tasting Box. We choose 3 standout favorites from each rating to feature and share! This is FREE for up to 1 coffee per roaster! Additional coffees can be submitted for $50 each. Questions? Comment here or shoot us a DM Ready to submit your gift coffee? Click "Submit A Coffee" in our linktree and we'll send instructions. Submissions are due next Friday, so click that link if you'd like to join! Music: Sunrise Musician: Ilya Marfin

Y'all ready for a Tasting Party?? Looking for a safe and fun activity to do with staff or friends? Our Covid-friendly Tasting Party Box is perfect from 3-10 people to explore and discover new coffee faves! - https://mailchi.mp/3bcc7e22a/yall-ready-for-a-tasting-party

African Tasting Box and January Rating Results!! After 5 years of tasting coffees from roasters around the world, we have long been thinking about how to tell more people about all the things we’ve learned over time. Then it hit us - What better way than to share the actual experience with you? Whether you are interested in developing your tasting abilities or simply curious to try these coffees for yourself, we’re excited to offer our first whole bean Tasting Boxes!... To make it more accessible, we’re offering it in two sizes -the Tasting Box ($25) for individuals and small groups & the Tasting Party Box ($50), designed for cafe teams (with Covid safety in mind)! All boxes includes Three 5 star coffees from last week’s African Tasting, coded for mystery tasting and reveal! Tools from the Roast Ratings Tasting System, including scoresheets and our preferred tasting terms A different surprise gift every month, from us to you! Boxes are estimated to ship on February 1! Preorders are open through Monday, January 25 - very soon! Click the link below to reserve yours today! View Full Newsletter Here - https://mailchi.mp//african-tasting-box-and-january-rating

African Tasting Box and January Rating Results!! After 5 years of tasting coffees from roasters around the world, we have long been thinking about how to tell more people about all the things we’ve learned over time. Then it hit us - What better way than to share the actual experience with you? Whether you are interested in developing your tasting abilities or simply curious to try these coffees for yourself, we’re excited to offer our first whole bean Tasting Boxes!... To make it more accessible, we’re offering it in two sizes -the Tasting Box ($25) for individuals and small groups & the Tasting Party Box ($50), designed for cafe teams (with Covid safety in mind)! All boxes includes Three 5 star coffees from last week’s African Tasting, coded for mystery tasting and reveal! Tools from the Roast Ratings Tasting System, including scoresheets and our preferred tasting terms A different surprise gift every month, from us to you! Boxes are estimated to ship on February 1! Preorders are open through Monday, January 25 - very soon! Click the link below to reserve yours today! View Full Newsletter Here - https://mailchi.mp//african-tasting-box-and-january-rating

We have a big announcement today! We are launching our first ever Tasting Box. And it's not just any tasting box! It's a blind tasting experience curated for fun, learning, and - of course! - extreme levels of deliciousness. When we rated instant coffees recently, we were so impressed that we really wanted to share the experience with others. Some of these coffeesabsolutely blew us away. So we are launching our very first Tasting Box withthree of our topinstant coffees! ...The Tasting Box is designed so you can easily set up a blind tasting and rate each coffee yourself, using our unique scoring system. What's in the box? Three freshly rated 5 Star Coffees, encoded to prevent bias (this round there's enough for 3tastingsof each) Roast Ratings Scoring Guide so you can host your own mini-rating (along with digital copies so you can print out more scoring materials whenever you like) Collectable "Coffee Reveal" cards, with deeper info of the coffee and roaster A limited edition gift in every box - this one is a handmade, hand-printed face mask, created by our Ops wizard @katemorlan! The Tasting Box is an awesome training activity and palate development tool. It's a great way to discover new favorites and keep in touch with roasting trends. And it's FUN! This experience is designed to give you an At-Home version of the Roast Ratings experience. Like us, you can get caught up in the excitement of guessing roasters and origins, only to find out that coffee can still surprise you. Questions? Leave us a comment or DM! We love to chat and we are so excited about this. If you'd like to purchase our very first Tasting Box, just click the bio link. We hope you enjoy!

FIVE STAR COFFEES We've got the latest batch of greatest hits coming straight out of Kansas City ... To get a Five Star Rating in our system, coffees must be dynamic and interesting, taking you for a ride from the first to last sips. Above all else, they must have a well developed sweetness created expertly through the roasting process. Sometimes they're exotic varieties or processing but, more often than not, they are pretty accessible coffees that have been produced well and roasted with care Big congratulations to: @monarchcoffeekc @eleoscoffee @parisicoffee @ptscoffee Y'all are killing it! See more

We have a big announcement today! We are launching our first ever Tasting Box. And it's not just any tasting box! It's a blind tasting experience curated for fun, learning, and - of course! - extreme levels of deliciousness. When we rated instant coffees recently, we were so impressed that we really wanted to share the experience with others. Some of these coffeesabsolutely blew us away. So we are launching our very first Tasting Box withthree of our topinstant coffees! ...The Tasting Box is designed so you can easily set up a blind tasting and rate each coffee yourself, using our unique scoring system. What's in the box? Three freshly rated 5 Star Coffees, encoded to prevent bias (this round there's enough for 3tastingsof each) Roast Ratings Scoring Guide so you can host your own mini-rating (along with digital copies so you can print out more scoring materials whenever you like) Collectable "Coffee Reveal" cards, with deeper info of the coffee and roaster A limited edition gift in every box - this one is a handmade, hand-printed face mask, created by our Ops wizard @katemorlan! The Tasting Box is an awesome training activity and palate development tool. It's a great way to discover new favorites and keep in touch with roasting trends. And it's FUN! This experience is designed to give you an At-Home version of the Roast Ratings experience. Like us, you can get caught up in the excitement of guessing roasters and origins, only to find out that coffee can still surprise you. Questions? Leave us a comment or DM! We love to chat and we are so excited about this. If you'd like to purchase our very first Tasting Box, just click the bio link. We hope you enjoy!

FIVE STAR COFFEES We've got the latest batch of greatest hits coming straight out of Kansas City ... To get a Five Star Rating in our system, coffees must be dynamic and interesting, taking you for a ride from the first to last sips. Above all else, they must have a well developed sweetness created expertly through the roasting process. Sometimes they're exotic varieties or processing but, more often than not, they are pretty accessible coffees that have been produced well and roasted with care Big congratulations to: @monarchcoffeekc @eleoscoffee @parisicoffee @ptscoffee Y'all are killing it! See more

Hey y'all! :D <3 We have a whole new Tasting Box available for preorder! We've selected 3 tasty coffees from our tasting last week - freshy fresh ratings means coffees that we know are fantastic *right now*! While we can't yet reveal what 3 lucky coffees are included in this box, we can tell you that they are all from completely different roasters, origins & varietals! It's a super fun & safe way to taste with your family, friends or coworkers! Unlike cupping, there is no sh...aring of vessels or slurping with spoons. Just sips from mugs like everyday coffee drinking! Everyone can chat & guess at what they're tasting and use the Roast Ratings system (scoresheets, guide and our brew descriptors are provided) to hone in on flavors and descriptions. AND there's a gift in every box! What can we say? We really loved those little cereal box prizes when we were kids ;) We REALLY wanted this to be an accessible tasting experience that anyone could afford & enjoy! With that in mind, the regular Tasting Box starts at $25 and can be used with 2-3 people. The Tasting Party Box is $50 and can be used with 3-10 people easily. In both cases, you will more than likely have leftovers to enjoy at your leisure ;) Curious? Ask whatever you like in the comments! Interested but unable to get one at this time? Share away! Every share helps :) Preorders close on Sunday, February 28! Boxes will ship Monday, March 8, 2021. http://www.roastratings.com//open-call-tasting-box-pre-or/

African Tasting Box and January Rating Results!! After 5 years of tasting coffees from roasters around the world, we have long been thinking about how to tell more people about all the things we’ve learned over time. Then it hit us - What better way than to share the actual experience with you? Whether you are interested in developing your tasting abilities or simply curious to try these coffees for yourself, we’re excited to offer our first whole bean Tasting Boxes!... To make it more accessible, we’re offering it in two sizes -the Tasting Box ($25) for individuals and small groups & the Tasting Party Box ($50), designed for cafe teams (with Covid safety in mind)! All boxes includes Three 5 star coffees from last week’s African Tasting, coded for mystery tasting and reveal! Tools from the Roast Ratings Tasting System, including scoresheets and our preferred tasting terms A different surprise gift every month, from us to you! Boxes are estimated to ship on February 1! Preorders are open through Monday, January 25 - very soon! Click the link below to reserve yours today! View Full Newsletter Here - https://mailchi.mp//african-tasting-box-and-january-rating

We have a big announcement today! We are launching our first ever Tasting Box. And it's not just any tasting box! It's a blind tasting experience curated for fun, learning, and - of course! - extreme levels of deliciousness. When we rated instant coffees recently, we were so impressed that we really wanted to share the experience with others. Some of these coffeesabsolutely blew us away. So we are launching our very first Tasting Box withthree of our topinstant coffees! ...The Tasting Box is designed so you can easily set up a blind tasting and rate each coffee yourself, using our unique scoring system. What's in the box? Three freshly rated 5 Star Coffees, encoded to prevent bias (this round there's enough for 3tastingsof each) Roast Ratings Scoring Guide so you can host your own mini-rating (along with digital copies so you can print out more scoring materials whenever you like) Collectable "Coffee Reveal" cards, with deeper info of the coffee and roaster A limited edition gift in every box - this one is a handmade, hand-printed face mask, created by our Ops wizard @katemorlan! The Tasting Box is an awesome training activity and palate development tool. It's a great way to discover new favorites and keep in touch with roasting trends. And it's FUN! This experience is designed to give you an At-Home version of the Roast Ratings experience. Like us, you can get caught up in the excitement of guessing roasters and origins, only to find out that coffee can still surprise you. Questions? Leave us a comment or DM! We love to chat and we are so excited about this. If you'd like to purchase our very first Tasting Box, just click the bio link. We hope you enjoy!

That's right! The next rating is an open call- any roaster from anywhere is welcome to submit any coffee they want For free Submissions are due Friday, February 7 - follow the link in our profile to reserve your spot today! #coffeeforthepeople #coffee #coffeeroaster #roaster #coffeeratings #ratings

Tis the season for contemplating gratitude for who we have in our lives and this contest we would like to honor that 5 STAR THANKSGIVING COFFEE GIVEAWAY!! We at Roast Ratings are giving away our top 2 coffees from the most recent #africancoffee Rating! plot twist! the winner will get a bag for themselves, as well as one to their nominee! ... We have one bag of Ethiopia Gesha Village from Noble Coyote Coffee with notes of BALANCED FRUITY JUICY The second coffee is Ethiopia Uraga #1 from @monarchcoffeekc which came through as JUICY STONEFRUIT SWEET We'll randomly choose one entry, both the tagger & the tagged snagging up one of these precious bags of beans HOW TO PLAY- 1- LIKE this post 2- FOLLOW @roastratings @noblecoyotecoffee @monarchcoffeekc 3- TAG 1 friend or loved one you want to share appreciation and coffee joy with Entries must be received by Thursday, November 14th at 11:59pm CST. Winners will be notified on the 15th! Thanks again for playing! #contestgiveaway #contest #giveaway #coffeeforthepeople #coffee #5starcoffee #yums #coffeelovers #coffeelove #freecoffee #winning #sharingiscaring See more

African Tasting, day 2! Forecast- fruity & juicy #africancoffee #ethiopia #kenya #uganda #burundi

#NorCalCoffee Five Star Coffees are dynamic and interesting- grown and tended to meticulously and roasted with great care- all of this effort brings out articulate flavor, sweetness and a harmonious balance. We think of them as unicorn coffees, the kind designed to blow your perspective open to what coffee can be at it's highest levels ... Without further ado, here's some of best and brightest offerings from Northern California that are out there right now! There were so many stellar entries 5 star ended up being our heaviest category- two part post!! Part 2 includes- @mother.tongue.coffee @vaneliscoffee @catcloudcoffee (Link to site in profile ) #5starcoffee #coffee #unicorncoffee #bestcoffee #yums #NorthernCalifornia #coffeeforthepeople @ Roast Ratings

Tis the season! Our October rating will feature African coffees, so tell your favorite #coffeeroaster it's time to send in some coffee! Here are some of the details: -Ratings are FREE (limit two coffees per roaster please) -Results are reviewed by roasters before posting for approval -Honest feedback from industry pros -Scoring coffees brewed on the @bonavitaworld BV1900TS and @baratza Virtuoso, all while using the Roast Ratings unique 0-50 point scoring system! That's ri...ght- we can rate ANYTHING Question? DM us for more information #coffee #africancoffee #freshcrop #africa #ethiopia #kenya #tanzania #rwanda # burundi #uganda #zambia #zimbabwe #malawi #drc #coffeeforthepeople

5 STAR COFFEE GIVEAWAY!! We at Roast Ratings are giving away our top 2 coffees from the most recent #NorthernCalifornia Coffee Rating! We have one bag of Ethiopia Bedhatu Jibicho from @highwirecoffee with notes of TROPICAL CANDIED JUICY ... The second coffee is Costa Rica Las Lajas Natural from @blackoakcoffeeroasters which came through as CITRUS BERRY JUICY We'll randomly choose two lucky folks, each snagging up one of these precious bags of beans HOW TO PLAY- 1- LIKE this post 2- FOLLOW @roastratings @blackoakcoffeeroasters @highwirecoffee 3- TAG 1 coffee professional you think is doing good things in the world Entries must be received by Wednesday October 2 at 11:59pm CST. Winners will be notified on the 4th! Thanks again for playing! #contestgiveaway #contest #giveaway #coffeeforthepeople #californiacoffee #coffee #5starcoffee #yums See more

#NorCal Rating day 1- Getting ready to drink WAY too much coffee #heregoesnothing #coffee #coffeerating #NorthernCalifornia #coffeeforthepeople @ Roast Ratings

Take your "function coffee" to a whole new level with our latest batch of #DailyDrivers - tasty coffee for the everyday. These coffees all scored 4-4.5 stars in our scoring system These are your sturdy, well produced and roasted coffees that can be depended on day in and day out. ... These options are perfect for folks who prefer to drink their coffee black but don't need a bucket full of rainbows every single day. While we love a good unicorn , we at Roast Ratings like to celebrate and appreciate complex "coffee-flavored" coffees too! Shout outs to- Craftwork Coffee Co. Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters John Letoto Greater Goods Coffee Roasters Buon Giorno Coffee Link to Ratings in profile #coffeeyums #dailydrivers #coffee #TexasCoffee #coffeerating #coffeeforthepeople @ Roast Ratings

For more, visit http://www.roastratings.com/ratings/ #TexasCoffee Five Star Coffees are dynamic and interesting- grown and tended to meticulously and roasted with great care- all of this effort brings out articulate flavor, sweetness and a harmonious balance. We think of them as unicorn coffees, the kind designed to blow your perspective open to what coffee can be at it's highest levels ... Without further ado, here's some of best and brightest offerings out there right now! (Link to full ratings in profile ) #5starcoffee #coffee #unicorncoffee #bestcoffee #yums #Texas #fortworth #Amarilllo #Austin #coffeeforthepeople See more

California, you're so huge we're gonna split you in two! Our September rating will feature #NorthernCalifornia Roasted coffees, so tell your favorite #NoCal roaster it's time to send in some coffee! Here are some of the details: -Ratings are FREE (limit two coffees per roaster please) -Results are reviewed by roasters before posting for approval -Honest feedback from industry pros -Scoring coffees brewed on the @bonavitaworld BV1900TS and @baratza Virtuoso, all while usin...g the Roast Ratings unique scoring system Don't worry, Southern California You're times a comin'! Question? DM us for more information #northerncalifornia #california #coffee #californiacoffee #sanfranciscocoffee #santacruzcoffee #fresnocoffee #sacramentocoffee #coffeeforthepeople