https://ridleyroasthouse.com/blogs/the-lighter-side-of-the-roast.atom Ridley Roasthouse - Lighter Side of the Roast 2017-06-09T13:20:00-05:00 Ridley Roasthouse https://ridleyroasthouse.com/blogs/the-lighter-side-of-the-roast/aeropress 2017-06-09T13:20:00-05:00 2017-06-21T16:48:07-05:00 AEROPRESS Chrissi Ridley Ok, so this post is a little self-serving--we're proud to be an Aeropress retailer! BUT, we worked pretty hard to qualify as a retailer, and it's because of how unique and efficient the AeroPress is

Don't take our word for it...see what The Product Nerd has to say:

http://buydontbuy.net/2015/07/13/this-aeropress-coffee-maker-takes-a-little-effort-but-its-worth-it/

I think one of the coolest things about the AeroPress, however, is that it's made by Aerobie. Aerobie is actually a world record-setting flying disc. The only thing that coffee and flying rings have in common is Alan Adler. Alan Adler is pretty much the coolest. When he's not teaching mechanical engineering at Stanford University or lecturing at NASA and CalTech, he just takes little things he enjoys like coffee and flying discs and invents the ultimate version of it. He currently holds about 40 patents.

I love the idea of Alan Adler just blasting a malfunctioning coffee maker across his garage and turning the coffee industry on its ear.

https://aerobie.com/product/aeropress/

]]> https://ridleyroasthouse.com/blogs/the-lighter-side-of-the-roast/coffee-and-depression 2017-05-23T10:21:00-05:00 2017-06-21T16:51:39-05:00 Coffee and Depression Chrissi Ridley Ok, so this entry is not so light after all. Having struggled with postpartum depression after all three of my babies, I take an increased interest in the subject of depression. The human mind is such a complicated balance of chemicals that I think every single person presents a one-of-a-kind case to address when facing depression. Below is an interesting article that addresses depression as well as other health issues and the effect coffee can have on the chemical orchestra of the human body.

http://www.drjudithorloff.com/Free-Articles/coffee.htm

]]> https://ridleyroasthouse.com/blogs/the-lighter-side-of-the-roast/selective-and-responsible-sourcing 2017-05-11T09:18:00-05:00 2019-02-08T16:22:04-06:00 Selective and Responsible Sourcing Chrissi Ridley We offer the best in fresh roasted specialty coffee. We source responsibly and selectively. We go beyond FTO and work with responsible and conscientious importers. Here's an interesting article that explains a little more about why we've avoided direct trade: https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/direct-trading-coffee-farmers. This is certainly an ongoing debate in the coffee community. Most roasters are too small to faithfully purchase entire crops from farmers while an importer can sustain that relationship. Farmers that are willing to trade directly with roasters can be left holding the bag when they're forced to sell their crops piecemeal.

Blends can be a complex and delicious flavor balance, but it's also a way to hide old or bad beans or blend in cheaper beans to pad profits. We're proud of every single bean that we roast, and we know exactly where it came from.

We are tireless in our search for quality ingredients for our other products. We focus on natural, organic, fair trade, women-produced and/or local products, and we never cut corners. The quality of our products in our utmost concern. We foster relationships with small, private vendors whenever possible.

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