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  Wood roasting has been used for centuries to bring out the best in coffee beans, yet there are still plenty of misconceptions about this traditional method. Some believe it leads to a smoky taste, others think it’s inconsistent. The truth? Our wood roasting technique is extremely unique, largely due to our custom-built roaster which makes our process quite different to the traditional wood roasting process. So we have decided it is time to clear up some myths about wood roasted coffee.   MYTH 1. WOOD ROASTING IS INCONSISTENT   Coffee roasters are known to be met with challenges such as...

Many immediately think of Arabica when they think of quality coffee but did you know that there are over 100 coffee species? However, the two most cultivated species of coffee in the world are Arabica and Robusta. ARABICA COFFEE Arabica coffee is the most popular in the world and is what we use for all our coffee. Arabica coffee is known for its chocolate, nut, berry and fruity flavour notes. With all this flavour, it's no surprise that Arabica contains twice as much sugar than Robusta. Arabica also has less caffeine which may sound negative but too much caffeine results in a bitter taste....

WHERE DOES OUR COFFEE COME FROM? What are the main coffee regions around the world? There are good areas and bad areas for growing coffee, with the prime area being known as the Bean Belt — and within that area, there’s a whole lot of coffee diversity. 

Here at The Wood Roaster, we understand the impact that businesses can have on the planet and so we are always striving to lower our carbon footprint and be as green as we can be. 1. We wood roast our coffee instead of gas roasting Aside from going back to the traditional roots of wood roasting our coffee beans, another big appeal of wood roasting is that the heat source is 100% natural. Gas roasting is the most common way that many roast their coffee beans, however, it is not as energy efficient or environmentally friendly because gas relies on chemicals to...