Episodes

Today, Tim sits down with one of his former apprentices, the founder of Black Rose Coffee in PDX, Moose (Mike). If you're a hobby roaster looking to share your coffee with the world - or your local neighborhood - this episode is for you. In this episode: Apartment-friendly coffee roasting...

So, you've got some coffee that you roasted with love, now what? This week, Tim and Keri spill the tea on everything you need to know about getting started with farmer's markets, from licenses and gear to the age old debate - to sample or not sample? You'll get some insight into pri...

Eugene Jung is the founder of Touring Coffee Roasters here in PDX. If you're looking for inspiration to solve a problem, begin your entrepreneurial journey, or start something new, this episode will blow you away. Eugene talks about his coffee journey that started in an Amazon warehouse just ...

This week Keri and Tim discuss their dream home barista set up, bare essentials to start your own and how to save some money if you're looking to level up or start your home barista journey. Mentioned in this episode: https://melodrip.co/ _____ Connect with Roasted By Mom: https://www.roa...

Latte art competitions? Automation? Drum roasters? Fave coffee experience vs. best-tasting coffee? Coffee origin trips? Industry gate-keeping? Today, Roaster Kat (Kat Melhiem) joins Tim and Keri to talk about everything coffee and more. If you're a roaster, coffee content creator, or indust...

In this episode, Tim and Keri dive into the nitty-gritty of launching a coffee venture. From licensing to zoning, they unpack it all, stressing the crucial role of expert advice and regulatory compliance. They'll dish out tips on finding mentors, securing insurance, and tackling the sneaky expe...

Join Keri and Tim as they spill the tea on customer service, customer opinions, negative interactions, and company values. If you run a small business and interface with customers frequently, this episode is for you!

Get ready to perk up your day with another piping-hot episode of The Drop Temp Coffee Podcast. Keri (Roasted By Mom) and Tim (Blind Coffee Roasters) are joined by Dan McLaughlin, the mastermind behind Golden Triangle Coffee (Cleveland, OH) and a prominent content creator on the scene (@softpourn). ...

In this segment, the hosts delve into the costs associated with operating a coffee-roasting enterprise. They discuss their expenditures, including purchasing coffee beans, rental fees, packaging materials, labor costs, and equipment expenses. Additionally, they touch upon the criteria they use when...