Consistency of Roast

[Lake Michigan Coffee]

I am in the process of writing a contract to supply a coffee shop with roasted beans. One of their concerns, since I am a small roaster, is the consistency of the beans. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to write that into an agreement? And how to assure that the consistency of the roasted beans is maintained/determined?

Thanks!

 

[topher]

I started to suggest that you tell them that you are small but also a master of your trade. Then I read your last sentence. How long have you been roasting? Personally I would never put a clause in there about consistency. They could argue over something they do not even understand. I have been roasting for 30 years now and pride myself on consistency. My house blend has changed origins so many times I can't count and no one has ever noticed. I cup all my coffee samples and make sure they hit the notes I am looking for. The trick to consistency is repetition, taking loads of notes and tasting EVERYTHING. With time it will come. Do you keep a roasting log?

 

[Lake Michigan Coffee]

I appreciate your response. Thank you!

I have been roasting for 3 years and have the consistency down. I use computer based recipes so I know it is consistent. The owner is concerned (inappropriately) about the consistency of a small roaster. I was looking for ideas on how to demonstrate the consistency to them.

I appreciate your reply.

 

[Lake Michigan Coffee]

I appreciate your response. Thank you!

I have been roasting for 3 years and have the consistency down. I use computer based recipes so I know it is consistent. The owner is concerned (inappropriately) about the consistency of a small roaster. I was looking for ideas on how to demonstrate the consistency to them.

I appreciate your reply.

And, yes, I keep logs on every roast.

 

[shadow745]

I'd point out to the concern of others that being on the smaller scale of roasting surely allows you to put more focus into what you crank out. Some of the larger outfits likely load up, push a button and call it good.