Coffee is more than just a drink. It’s a ritual, a source of comfort, and a way to connect. And for those passionate about coffee, there’s nothing quite like the experience of roasting your own beans. But specialty coffee roasting is more than just a technical skill. It’s an art and a science, a way to express creativity, connect with the world, and positively impact the environment and the people who produce the coffee we love. This is the message of “The Roaster’s Manifesto,” a book that goes beyond the basics of coffee roasting to explore its more profound meaning and potential. The book covers everything from the history of coffee roasting to the business and entrepreneurship of starting a specialty coffee roasting business. But it goes beyond that, exploring the art and science of coffee roasting in an inspiring and profound way.

Welcome to The Artisan Roaster - your complete guide to setting up and running an artisan coffee roastery café from start-up to sale. This comprehensive book covers everything you need to know to run a professional, rewarding business, from choosing a great location, fitting out your coffee roastery café, sourcing, roasting and blending specialty coffee, managing your staff and more. Written in an engaging and easy-to-read manner, yet packed with essential practical advice as well as fascinating facts on all-things-coffee, this book is designed to give you all the expert tips you'll need to hit the ground running in this exciting industry. David Rosa is an award-winning Australian coffee roaster with a twenty-year career in running a successful coffee roastery and brand. David's previous experience in consumer marketing and advertising proved invaluable in setting up his coffee roastery café. He currently runs coffee roasting and industry-related courses and provides private consultancy services. "David shares his expertise on all aspects of establishing a roastery and the various pitfalls of running a successful business. What David shares is invaluable, informative and concise. It perfectly reflects his enthusiasm, honesty, thirst for knowledge and not least, his sense of humour. I have no doubt this will be read, enjoyed and used as a guide for all new roasters as well as current roasters worldwide." ANDREW MACKAY - COFI-COM TRADING

I set out with the goal to understand the ways in which the roast profile affects the flavor of the coffee. Through a large amount of research and experimentation, I have developed what I would consider a unified theory of coffee roasting with regards to how it affects the flavors being developed in the bean. This has helped me understand and intentionally manipulate the flavor of coffees that I am roasting since. I hope it will be as beneficial a paradigm for you as it has for me.

Ross, one of the meanest men in comedy, offers anecdotes and deconstructs themakings of a great roast.

Describes the equipment, ingredients and techniques used for roasting a variety of styles of coffee at home.