Blogs — coffee roasting

Angela Turner
“Why are your beans so dry?”

“Why are your beans so dry?”

Dry coffee beans are beans that have not been roasted for a long period. They typically have a lighter color and a rougher texture compared to oily coffee beans. There are a few reasons why our goal is to not have oily beans.

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Brian Jackson
Probat Coffee Roaster at Mighty Missouri Coffee Company in Bismarck, North Dakota

From the Archives: Prayer and the Art of Roaster Maintenance

(This was originally published on mightymocoffee.com's Runaway Blog August 14, 2013) Above Image: Probatone 25, Mighty Mo's "Great Bambeano." A week from today, our Probatone25 roaster will be setup and running (we've already begun sampling beans from different regions around the world!). Soon, we'll have our sourced beans selected and expertly roasted for your enjoyment. If there's one thing we've learned over the past several months, it's that good things often take time. We appreciate your continued excitement and support over the next several months, as we begin the fun challenge of getting our personally, small-batch roasted coffee in the hands...

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Brian Jackson
Coffee roasting on Probat Machine before Mighty Missouri was roasting coffee in North Dakota.

From the Archives: An Update! Getting Closer.

This post originally appeared on mightymocoffee.com's Runaway Blog April 19, 2013. I hate that I said "good cup of joe." Me (Brian) and my dad (Orlan) in Boston working on a Probat. I am the one on the right... I've learned a lot over the past several months. A lot, specifically, about patience. Just like a good cup of joe, a good business takes a little bit of time to make just right. Some really sweet things are lined up for Mighty Mo Coffee Co: A brand new space to call home and a beautiful Probat roaster (delivered as soon...

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Brian Jackson
From the Archives: Swimming Lessons | The Deep End

From the Archives: Swimming Lessons | The Deep End

(This originally appeared on mightymocoffee.com's Runaway Blog February 15, 2013) Awhile ago, I sat down for coffee with a good friend. We talked about this crazy idea I had, this big plan that wouldn't leave my head. It was a brand of coffee, handcrafted and quality roasted in the heart of the prairie... something that would reflect the spirit of adventure in North Dakota and the warm personalities of the people who live here. Funny thing about adventure -- it's usually not comfortable. If I were to pursue this, it would come with big changes: changes in lifestyle... changes in security. But...

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