RailRoast coffee philosophy
What coffee means to you
There has been explosive growth of coffee enthusiasm lately. I’d like to believe it more about flavor & philosophy than a caffeinated craze. We have countless choices today. Big names players, 24-7 convenience stores and your trusty local deli, all touting “a great cup of coffee”.
Some of my blue collar brethren who once sneered at the $$$ are now believers at those familiar “green sign” big box coffeehouses. Beyond this, boutique coffee shops and micro roasters cater to the tide of discriminating coffee drinkers; those with more obtuse sophisticated expectations. It all boils down to the question, who doesn’t want a good cup of coffee?
But here’s the rub, what is good coffee?
Is it a lively vibrant breakfast roast with acidity, floral notes you crave? Perhaps you prefer a more developed stoic smoky Italian roast with a bitter mocha finish? Do you consider the spectrum of unique origin flavors, how bean density & roasting techniques affect caramelization? Maybe you simply love a cup of strong coffee from your local deli. A house type roast "lite & sweet" grabbed on the go from the 24-7 fast mart.
At RailRoast Coffee Company, we say, "All of the above."
People tend to like a coffee they're used to and why not? The coffee you experience in vocation, education and social excursion becomes an empirical component in the tapestry of life. A sensory soundtrack of sorts.
Coffee worthy of your time, like good company, can satisfy and beguile the senses. It should meet your expectations of what a good coffee is.
Coffee is a very subjective subject and there is no right or wrong answer here. I've had great and garbage coffee served from a plethora of sources. Friends with wild endorsements about magical concoctions from a certain street cart vendor. The frugal colleague expounds the killer bargains of that Mc-chain "burger joint". Some high end cafe menu offerings are superb, while others simply taste like tires; a burnt-bottom of the pot bitter disappointment.
A train handling - hands on approach
RailRoast applies the discipline of engine service qualification to the art of coffee roasting. Akin to expertly running a consist of locomotives and coaches over dynamic terrain, our approach tends to every variable in profile to achieve precision controlled development. Mechanical, thermal, chemical, temporal and air flow variables are all monitored and managed to produce a satisfying aromatic, nostalgic experience to commemorate the prideful men and woman of this rich industry.
Profile + Preference
All our coffee is roast to order. Our proprietary roast profiles can be applied to many coffee bean types and origins. We also offer custom roasts based on your taste and preference.
We want to hear from you to ensure the perfect profiling of your custom roast. We offer in season coffee sourced responsibly from local & reputable fair trade suppliers.