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Coffee Roaster's Blog

The Nucleus blog offers insight into coffee roasting, detailing the science from thermal processes to chemical transformations. It highlights ethical sourcing and the integration of sustainable technologies, aiming to educate on how these elements combine to produce coffee that's both exceptionally tasty and environmentally friendly.

Coffee Roasting Basics - How To Roast Coffee

Mar 15, 2024 ● Louis-Charles Blais

Coffee roasting might seem mysterious, yet it's grounded in science to craft the ideal morning brew. Despite the information online and some misconceptions, understanding the basic principles of coffee roasting remains key. This introduction to coffee roasting demystifies the basics. Why We Roast Coffee It...

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Green Bean Coffee Moisture For Roasting

Mar 13, 2024 ● Jasmin Tétreault

Roasting green coffee beans is science that transforms the raw, green seeds into the richly flavored beans that coffee enthusiasts treasure. Central to this transformation is the moisture content within the green beans before they hit the roaster. But what happens when this crucial factor is pushed to its limits? Through...

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Guide To Resting Coffee - How long Should You Wait?

Jan 28, 2024 ● Jasmin Tétreault

When it comes to brewing the perfect cup of coffee, every step in the process is crucial — from selecting quality beans to perfecting your brewing technique. However, one often overlooked aspect that can dramatically alter the taste of your coffee is the resting period after roasting. While the saying...

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Coffee Bags - Are They Really Recyclable Or Compostable?

Oct 16, 2023 ● Jasmin Tétreault

Are your coffee bags really recyclable? This is a crucial question in our eco-conscious era. While you might think that tossing your coffee bag into the recycling bin is doing your part, the reality is often more complex.

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The Advantage of Electric Coffee Roasters

Jul 5, 2023 ● Jasmin Tétreault

Currently, gas is the fuel of choice for coffee roasters worldwide. With the growing desire for more sustainable coffee, we need to consider earth-friendly alternatives such as electric roasters. Why did we choose electric over gas? Discover the compelling benefits and the thought process that led to our decision. Electric...

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Filter vs. espresso roasting - What's the difference?

Jun 16, 2023 ● Jasmin Tétreault

Ever wondered about the mystery shrouding the difference between filter roasting and espresso roasting? You're not alone. The espresso roasting realm is murky, with no standard definitions and the general trend toward darker roasts. Let's embark on a clarity-seeking expedition. We'll pull back the curtain on...

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What is baked coffee? (A common roasting mistake)

Jun 8, 2023 ● Jasmin Tétreault

During my time in the coffee industry, I've sampled a spectrum of coffees - some extraordinarily delightful, while others fell short. I distinctly remember instances when my roasting process couldn't capture the exceptional flavors I had previously tasted. As a devoted coffee roaster, my mission is to extract the nuanced...

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Chaka de Gesha Village: The vision of two ambitious geeks

May 27, 2023 ● Louis-Charles Blais

Documenting the production of a coffee but also the beginning of a project, is a task that requires a lot of attention but also a lot of detail. As Jasmin and I are both artists and impulsive entrepreneurs, it can be difficult for someone to really understand the nature of...

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Transparency in coffee

May 17, 2023 ● Jasmin Tétreault

At Nucleus, transparency isn't just a buzzword—it's the cornerstone of a sustainable, ethical coffee industry. Experience the trust we've cultivated with customers through our steadfast dedication to responsible sourcing and production. What is transparency in the coffee industry? Transparency involves an all-inclusive insight into the coffee supply...

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Redefining the coffee market: The limits of the current system

May 17, 2023 ● Jasmin Tétreault

The coffee market, spanning continents, connects farmers in tropical regions to consumers worldwide. Despite being the status quo for years, its limitations and shortcomings are becoming evident, necessitating change. Roasters like us, Nucleus, are dedicated to a transparent and sustainable future. The C Market Today's global coffee market, often referred...

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