For lots of people, coffee is a necessary part of the morning. Consumers generally purchase bags from supermarkets without checking the dates. It has stale flavor that lacks freshness, astringency and aroma. Do it right, of course you could do so for espresso: high quality means paying attention to timing + heat. An entirely different product, You can taste a grande difference in switching all the way to fresh roasted bag.
Clock over at First And Main Coffee Company We make sure our customers get roasted coffee soon after it’s brewed. This commitment preserves those volatile oils that produce the wonderful aromas you are fond of. You get what you deserve and the farmers working hard in their coffee farms also deserve a cup. We deliver that level of quality with every order well straight to your door!
Finding the Best Coffee Beans
It all begins at the farm level if you want a great cup. We refuse to accept commodity level seeds with no character in the way they will grow. Our team scours the world for the best of the best harvests. We look for things like density, moisture content and consistency in size. It is these conditions that dictate how seeds will respond when they ultimately encounter heat in our Monterey Bay facility.
We work directly with ethical growers who care for their land and their laborers. Selecting the highest quality of beans creates a great base. They sprout at high altitudes, where the air is perpetually cool. This arises because the complex sugars have time to develop in fruit without much growth. You can even taste this natural sweetness in every single sip you take for your morning ritual.
Freshly roasted coffee The Science of
Roasting is a chemical change (Maillard reaction process) And voilà, this procedure transforms those dark green seeds into the brown beans you know and love. We roasters keep the temperature and airflow monitored to respective exactness. We want the specific characteristics of the origin to shine through, we do not aim to obscure them in haze. It gives our fans a neat and colorful profile.
That said, you can control each of these variables when producing small-batch batches. Massive productions use industrial equipment with high temperatures for the outside kernel, but raw inside. We circumvent this with a technique of slow-roasting. It produces newly roasted coffee with a balanced body and a smooth finish. Our hand-crafted selections will never leave you with a bitter or burnt aftertaste.
Sourcing the Best Coffee Beans
Sourcing relies on insights in geography and weather patterns. Coffee is a fruit and its harvest times differ from country to country. We travel the “bean belt” ‘cross the equator to taste crops alive with color. Regardless of origin, be it from Africa or South america, quality should not change. Each sample is tested to make sure it fits our high standards before we purchase.
Most of the best beans are from small family estates. These farmers manually harvest the cherries and select only the ripe ones. This attention to detail means that no sour or fermented flavors will find their way into the batch. But we pay a premium for such care. This backs the farming community and ensures we deliver a world-class product to our loyal customers.
Fresh Roasted Coffee – The Process
As the green seeds come in we set up our instruments for a new day. Drum pre-heated depending on origin temperature. Each variety of seed needs a different heat profile to hit its peak. Our roaster is there every step of way, using their senses to know how the transformation is taking place. This is the hand touch of our artisanal production.
We listen for the snap, crackle and pop (similar to a popcorn poppingwhistle) at which point we smell that rich roasted aroma in the air. This is a sign that the moisture inside is leaving. It is the time after this crack that shapes how sweet and sour it becomes in its final moments. Your freshly roasted coffee arrives at your door still in its prime. Unlike automated systems, we do not take the easy route ignoring the nuances of what the beans are doing throughout the cycle.
Sorting the Best Coffee Beans
Even with the roasting done, quality control is ongoing. We evaluate the beans for any physical defects or color inconsistencies. If the seed will be broken, it leads to uneven extraction during brewing. We aspire for every sack to be filled with only the absolute best of the craft. This sorting is done manually, and although it takes time, we end up with a much better quality for the end user.
Such respect all the way through, this is what these best coffee beans deserve. To remove any chaff etc that might disrupt the taste. Onboarding & Training: Our mandated facility in Monterey Bay keeps a clean and orderly workflow. This guarantees that the external scents will not mix with those fine aroma of the coffee. You are given a true representation of the specialty coffee world at its best.
Packaging Fresh Roasted Coffee
The enemy of freshness and flavor is oxygen. As the seeds finish roasting they begin to produce carbon dioxide. We handle this gas using specialized bags with one-way valves. It enables the coffee to degas without allowing oxygen into the bag. This becomes an essential step for us to make sure that we keep our fresh roasted coffee as it is while shipping.
It is therefore advisable to always store your coffee in a cool dark place. Oils will deteriorate quicker when exposed to light and heat. With these simple storage tips, you can protect the effort we put into the roast. Our coffee is fresh so it will be bright for a couple weeks. So you get a wonderful, consistent and delicious experience from that first cup to that final spoonful.
Conclusion
It’s a long and arduous journey from the tropical farm all the way to your kitchen. That takes a lot of people, and they have to be quality over quantity. And at First And Main Coffee Company, we fulfill a vital role as the last line of defence for this process. We understand that the morning cup is very important for customers, and we take our responsibility very seriously. Our roastery only accepts excellence.
Just imagine what coffee can be and you switch into a hand crafted product. You will transition from bitter, dark liquids to a beverage rich with nuance and life. We encourage you to browse our current selection and discover your new favorite origin! Thanks for supporting a little biz who gives a shit about the craft. Create your own amazing flavors with our latest batch of delivery starting today.