Corazon Coffee Roasters

[eldub]

Greetings, kids.

I picked up our new 12 kg roaster late last week and am now working on the gas line and exhaust venting. We finished up work on the lighting, counter and retail shelves last week, too. Beans, grinder, scales, containers, bags, organic tea and supplies have been steadily arriving for the last couple of weeks. Our logo was applied to the shop window last week. Now all we need is the final inspection by the usda rep to get our organic certification. After that, we can open bags of beans and start cupping and developing blends.

Last but not least..... The fire marshall just gave the OK for us to sell coffee and tea by the cup to go. Still won't let us have a coffee shop in this location, but this is a step in the right direction, imo.

scott

 

[PinkRose]

Hi Scott,

That's great news!

Will you eventually be able to share some photos with the class?

Rose

 

[eldub]

Hey, Rose.

I bet I'll be able to do that.

The new roaster is black and stainless steel. You wouldn't believe the number of cars that passed me on the way back from OK City with folks gawking at that roaster in the back of my pick-up truck, scratching their heads and wondering what that contraption was.

 

[CanadianBrian]

Hello Scott;
What make of roaster did you go with and why? Which city are you located in? Looking forward to pictures. Great luck on your adventure.
Brian

 

[eldub]

We went with a new 12 kg from US Roaster Corp out of OK City. I researched the various makes for a few months before deciding to do business with Dan. We wanted something dependable and decided new would probably fit that bill rather than refurbished. The price of his new roaster was not much more than a used Probat.

I like that its made in the USA. Dan's machine has also won the blind taste test at the Roaster's Guild retreat the last four years in a row. The folks in OK City attribute that honor partially to their use of a stainless steel roasting drum, believing that beans don't add flavor to the stainless over time.

We started out by placing an order for a 5kg unit but after doing some projections, changed it to the 12 kg model. In the end, we wanted something we could grow into rather than grow out of.

scott

 

[eldub]

Btw, the Ia Dpt. of Agriculture and Land Management called and set up our initial organic inspection for tomorrow afternoon. I'm excited and a bit nervous.

lw

 

[eldub]

The inspection was conducted this afternoon and we are now certified organic by the Iowa Dpt. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Nice folks. Big load off of our minds.

Tonight we celebrate. (After getting a credit card system in place and finishing up the gas connection to the roaster.)

scott

 

[PinkRose]

Hi again Scott!

Congratulations!

It certainly sounds like a celebration is in order! Try not to overdo it. You'll be sorry in the morning.

Rose

 

[thecoffeeguy]

hi i am new to the forum but not as new to coffee.

i am a coffee exporter in costa rica but an american. can you give me an idea of what a good 12kg roaster costs in the usa.

am considering doing some of my roasting here and would appreciate any advice. i intend to keep the bulk of the roasting in costa rica as i believe in giving the jobs to the people in the area i buy coffee...i do not want to take this treasure and not return anything.

thanks in advance for any suggestions anyone might have

congratulation's on being close to realizing your vision/dream...i wish you success once your operations begin.

 

[CanadianBrian]

Hello Scott;
Sounds like you are well on your way. Appreciate the updates, and keep up the great work.
Brian

 

[eldub]

Our 12 kg roaster from US Roaster Corps currently sells for $23,500. The 5 kg unit sells for $14,500.

If all goes right, the spec sheet should be included with this post.

• Auto-CAD designed quality steel body
• Stainless steel drum
• Separate chaff collector• All precision
machined parts
• Delivered ready to run• Produces four full
roasts per hour
• Heavy duty motor
control center includes industrial dutycomponents
• UL listed industrialduty electrical system • Approved gas control
• Swing arm controlpanel or optionalconsole
Specifications

• Four separate US mademotors for long lastingdurability
• Complete with two fansto allow the professionaltotal control over airflow and fast coolingtimes
• Optional standard orcustom control
• Different heating meth-ods are available
• 100% made in the USA




Speed controlled exhaust fan andoptional drum speed control


Roasts from 4 ouncesto a full load

Specs
WeightHeight to top
of load hopperWidth
Depth
BTU’s

12 Kilo1000 lbs5’10”
32”
5’8”
approx. 30-100,000 adjustable or22,000-150,000 w/power burner



Cyclone is for 6” pipe for venting



Fireplace type from first perforation of ceiling to 3 foot above Roofline.Voltages, 10 amps 208-230 or 18 amps 110-120 60 cycle. Others on request.

 

[eldub]

Roaster is up and running. Class A venting has been installed. Still need to install the bean cooling venting, but I'll prolly start roasting beans tomorrow w/o permanent stove pipe in place.

Items for bean storage retail sale have been arriving daily. Ordered a few new coffee books today. Found a couple of sources for double walled, compostable cups, lids and straws. Labels will be printed. Finishing touches on the fixtures, flooring in the bathroom, etc. need to be taken care of. Credit card processing gets installed next week. Still need a cash register. Wife is making business cards and taking care of awning replacement.

First cupping should take place this weekend.

Things are moving along quickly now.

scott

 

[PinkRose]

Hi Scott,

Thanks for the update. It's always nice to see how things are progressing.

The first cupping is always an event to look forward to. It sounds like you'll have another reason to celebrate soon!

Best wishes,

Rose