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Fresh Roast Discussion continued... Randy G., thank you for the thorough commentary on "fresh roast." I was surprised in your recommended list of fresh roasters you didn't mention Bay Area companies like Ritual or Blue Bottle. Is there a reason for this? I am also a home roaster and I use...

I am curious what do you mean by freshly roasted? Right out of the roaster? Up to a week old, two weeks old, a month old?

I recommend this summary of practices for brewing coffee. You can also find them on my website: funwithcoffee under The Coffee Shop Experience. I can't attach a link to my site because I am a new member. A Good Cup of Joe Fresh Beans Great coffee must start with fresh beans! I wouldn't...

First, I don't know of any examples where Starbucks gives back to the community on a regular basis and in an intentional way. Second, How does Starbucks purchasing of green beans effect the economies it buys them from? Are they paying a better than average price? How does their purchasing...

In his video Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says, "I have been criticized over the years for strongly believing that building shareholder value and making money is a pretty shallow goal if its not linked to creating value for your people and giving back to the community." Do the actions of...