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What's the difference between Arabica & Robusta coffee? - The Wood Roaster

What's the difference between Arabica & Robusta coffee?

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....

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Where in the world does our coffee come from? - The Wood Roaster

Where in the world does our coffee come from?

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. 

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4 Steps The Wood Roaster takes towards being a sustainable business - The Wood Roaster

4 Steps The Wood Roaster takes towards being a sustainable business

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...

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New feature in Food & Drink Business: Kim and the coffee factory - The Wood Roaster

New feature in Food & Drink Business: Kim and the coffee factory

Take a look at what Food & Drink Business shared about The Wood Roaster: When Kim Loupis from The Wood Roaster was looking for a way to make his coffee stand out in a crowded market, he ended up looking to the past and throwing a log on the fire. Jan Arreza writes. This article was first published in Food & Drink Business April 2021. Speciality coffeehouse The Wood Roaster is drawing upon the old traditions and principles of wood-fired artisan roasting and combining it with a new custom-built, temperature-controlled air roaster with data logging technology. The fire and air creation came...

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