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Billy Volonakis
The Difference Between The Large Coffee Chains & Specialty Coffee Shops - The Wood Roaster

The Difference Between The Large Coffee Chains & Specialty Coffee Shops

"Image By David Dewitt" https://thecozycoffee.com/does-coffee-go-bad/ many people, the number one elixir that gives them life is coffee. Some people can't go through their day without having at least a cup of great coffee. In the past years, coffee has been elevated to higher consumption standards, and it comes in waves. The first wave of coffee is low-quality, mass-produced coffee. These are usual instant coffee jars that you can find in homes. The next wave of coffee is coffee companies that revolutionised coffee culture. Starbucks and Gloria Jeans are popular second wave coffee shops that paved the way for cafe culture. There...

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Billy Volonakis
The Real Deal About Grinding Your Own Coffee Beans - The Wood Roaster

The Real Deal About Grinding Your Own Coffee Beans

There is a lot of talk about coffee freshness and how it is directly affected by grinding. It's pretty common for customers to ask their local coffee shop for their whole bag of coffee. This is because some people don't have the luxury to have a coffee grinder at home. Why do many people think grinding the whole bag of coffee is a mistake? And why do people think it's not the best way to have coffee at home? Before talking about the effects of grinding your coffee too early, it is good to know a few facts about whole...

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Kim Loupis
Fired Up! Thank you The Urban List and Tim Piccione for a great write up - The Wood Roaster

Fired Up! Thank you The Urban List and Tim Piccione for a great write up

https://www.theurbanlist.com/sydney/a-list/the-wood-roaster Australia is world-renowned for its great coffee, and with the epic range on offer in Sydney, it's fair to say we have the right to be picky about what coffee we drink. But next time you're at a cafe, you might want to check-in and find out not just where the beans you're drinking came from, but how they were prepared. After running Sydney cafes Il Espresso and Underwood Lane, Kim Loupis wanted to branch out and create his own coffee wholesaler. He found a gap in the market and discovered the niche and traditional process of wood roasting coffee, and...

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Kim Loupis
Manofmany.com have listed our Go Nuts blend as their Staff Picks :) thank you! - The Wood Roaster

Manofmany.com have listed our Go Nuts blend as their Staff Picks :) thank you!

https://manofmany.com/lifestyle/man-of-manys-staff-favourites-august-22-2020 The Wood Roaster Go Nuts Coffee Living in Sydney’s Inner West, I’ve started spying The Wood Roaster’s coffee beans more often, especially since working from home. This week, I added the roaster’s signature ‘Go Nuts’ blend to my daily brew and I have to admit I’m significantly less-zombified in the mornings. For those that are into coffee, this is a fairly balanced blend, with no dominating textures, meaning it’s pretty cruisy for all palates. With a smooth acidity and finish, The Wood Roaster’s signature blend has subtle nutty overtones and rich medium to full body. It’s a sweet and...

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