Artisan coffee – real art in your cup

Coffee is a beverage that has accompanied mankind in daily rituals for centuries. However, not all coffee tastes the same. At a time when we are looking for unique flavours and authentic products, coffee from an artisan roastery is becoming the number one choice for many connoisseurs. But what exactly is behind the term “artisan coffee”? What is craft coffee? What is the process of creating it and why should you reach for it instead of buying “regular” coffee from the supermarket? You will find the answers to these questions in this blog post.

Summary:

1. Craft, artisan coffee – what is it?
2. The process of creating artisanal coffee
3. Why is artisan coffee better than mass-produced coffee?
4. Where to buy and how to choose a good craft coffee?

Craft, artisan coffee – what is it?

Artisan coffee, interchangeably referred to as craft coffee, is coffee of the highest quality, sourced directly from the growers, meticulously selected and carefully roasted by small, local roasteries – such as the Coffee Broastery, whose products you will recently find in our shop. But what exactly is artisanal coffee? It is a true culinary art in which every detail matters! The creators of craft coffee take care of every stage of production with extreme precision and passion. From the care of every plant on the coffee plantation, to the selection of the best raw beans, the way the coffee is roasted, and then, to the final product.

The key element here is passion and craftsmanship – growing coffee beans and then roasting them in artisan roasteries is a process that requires knowledge, experience and patience. If you're wondering what artisan coffee is, it is first and foremost a product that captures the essence of each bean, its origin and the conditions in which it was grown.

The process of creating artisanal coffee

Of course, each coffee bean begins its journey on the plantation, where experienced growers take care of each plant, each coffee cherry and ensure that the raw coffee beans that result are the best and most valuable possible. Another key moment in the creation of artisanal coffee – coffee roasting – is the process that influences the final flavour and aroma of each bean. In the case of artisanal coffee, the roasting of the coffee beans is done in small batches and the beans are carefully controlled at each stage. Coffee roastery – Coffee Broastery takes special care to ensure that each batch of coffee has its own unique characteristics, which highlight the origin of the raw material and its character.

It is worth emphasising that coffee roasting is a true art that requires not only professional equipment but, above all, a great deal of experience, intuition and great precision. The roaster – the master of coffee roasting, watches over the temperature, time and many other parameters. It is during this process that the coffee acquires its characteristic aroma and develops its unique flavour profiles. Beans from different regions of the world, for example coffee beans from Colombia or coffee beans from Mexico, have different characteristics and therefore require an individual approach. At the artisan roastery, each batch of beans is treated uniquely, ensuring that the coffee that finally arrives in the pack is full of flavour and aroma.

Why is artisan coffee better than mass-produced coffee?

Looking for an answer to the question why choose artisanal coffee instead of reaching for the coffees available in the markets? Here are some reasons in favour of this choice:

1. Unique flavour and aroma – the beans used in artisan coffees are selected with the greatest care, usually directly from the best growers. Only selected beans are used to create each independent batch of coffee, which contributes to the unique, unmistakable taste.


2. Freshness – artisan coffee is often roasted to order. At Coffee Broastery, coffee is roasted a maximum of 2 weeks before shipment. This way, you can be sure that you are buying fresh coffee that retains as much of its aromas and valuable qualities as possible.


3. Transparency of origin – when you buy artisanal coffee, you know exactly where it comes from. You will find all the information on the packaging: the plantation, the region, the botanical variety and even the altitude of the coffee plantation. The Brazilian Guaxupe and Cerrado bean coffees or the Colombian bean coffee available from Coffee Broastery are products from selected farms that meet the highest quality standards!


4. Support for local business – by choosing coffee from a small, local coffee roastery, you are supporting an indigenous, artisanal industry, as well as reaching for unique products that are not available in the mass market.

Where to buy and how to choose a good craft coffee?

If, after reading this blog post, you are wondering where to get really good artisanal coffee, the answer is simple – in our online shop! In the Coffee Broastery’s offer, you will find both great-tasting Brazilian whole beans coffees and fascinating coffees from other corners of the world that are sure to delight you with their taste and aroma.

In summary, if you value exceptional quality, unique taste and want to support small, local roasteries – artisan coffee is the best choice for you. Exploring the world of coffee starts with the first sip, so we encourage you to order freshly roasted coffee from our shop and see the difference between ordinary, store-bought, mass-produced coffee and really good, top-quality coffee!

Source of information:

1. Wikipedia: Coffee.
2. J. Hoffmann, The World Atlas of Coffee: From beans to brewing - coffees explored, explained and enjoyed, 2023.