Batch roaster

[JRCoffee]

Re: Batch roaster

I was told late Friday evening via email :P so Ill check it out on Monday

[Javaphile]

Re: Batch roaster

Not sure at this stage - they just want 10KG. It might be monthly, not sure. Ill have to check as I dont have too many details atm

As the old sayings go: The Devil is in the details! And.....


Java "Its the details that will kill ya!" phile

[JRCoffee]

Re: Batch roaster

Hi KK,

Not sure at this stage - they just want 10KG. It might be monthly, not sure. Ill have to check as I dont have too many details atm

[Koffee_Kosmo]

Re: Batch roaster

Hey JRC

What frequency is that 10 Kg ??
weekly, fortnightly, monthly - as you did not say

Also what happens if they dont like your coffee nothing is stopping them from changing there mind at any time and go with another supplier

Coffee Barun is you best choice for now

KK

[JRCoffee]

Re: Batch roaster

Cheers guys - Ill shoot the Coffee Barun an email. Im happy to do up to around 500g or so, which I do for some light users - but 10KG was a bit excessive.

[bolb]

Re: Batch roaster

Very true TG.
Also take into account that you are also technically supposed to have your roasting and packaging area certified for food handling etc.
Hence why it is so much easier if you can strike up a deal with a roaster.

If you are doing a reasonable volume per week then the rate/kg can be negotiated.

Mal

[Thundergod]

Re: Batch roaster

Why give yourself the hassle of all the roast time for little or no return, even at home your time should be valued.

If you had to buy a roaster to take this deal, work out how long it would take to get the purchase price back from the sales.

You may decide its not worth the risk of spending that much money on a roaster.

[bolb]

Re: Batch roaster

Yes leave it well alone.
I supply the office i work for but only roast 1kg of it myself (the decaf) the rest i get from a local roaster prebagged and ready to go.
All i do is put my own label on it.

Why give yourself the hassle of all the roast time for little or no return, even at home your time should be valued.

Mal

[TC]

Re: Batch roaster

Where are you located, JR coffee?

Adelaide..

<<<<<< You could try the coffee barun...

Mark may be prepared to consider contract roasting for you.

[JRCoffee]

Re: Batch roaster

Where are you located, JR coffee?

Adelaide..

[TC]

Re: Batch roaster

Where are you located, JR coffee?

[martybean]

Re: Batch roaster

That should be a good option.

[JRCoffee]

Re: Batch roaster

I currently operate as a sole trader with two businesses, so I know those requirements - its just the roaster that I need to get down pat.

Not sure what route Ill go. Theres a local coffee shop down the road that is looking at roasting their coffee - ill see if I can rent their roaster to do batches..

[martybean]

Re: Batch roaster

My suggestion would be if this is a continous order say once a month maybe contact Andy or one of the C/S sponsors who roast and see if they can do the roasting for you of course they will charge you a fee for doing this.
You would need to set up a ligitimate business and have an ABN I would think.
My wifes work wants some coffee from me but I have no ABN no commerial roaster so I have said anyone at her work who wants coffee for themselves I would be happy to do a small roast

[acoggins]

Re: Batch roaster

I say leave it well alone

I agree. Roasting for family and friends is kind of nice in very small quantities, but even a once off 10kg lot is over a hobbyists head.

Not to mention that once you begin roasting commercially, as this would be, it open up issues of liability should someone fall sick (related to the coffee or not). Not to mention, you dont have the time and resources to keep consistency in check.

Its a nice compliment to your roasting though.