Understanding the Coffee Industry’s Volatile Pricing: What It Means for Reverie and Our Customers

The coffee market is experiencing unprecedented volatility, creating challenges for roasters and the wider coffee industry. As a customer-focused business, Reverie Coffee Roasters is committed to transparency about how these changes affect us and what they mean for our pricing strategy. Here’s a closer look at the current state of the coffee market, the factors driving the instability, and how it impacts our approach to maintaining quality and sustainability.

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What do I need to know before signing the lease to open a coffee shop?

Signing a lease is a significant step in the journey of opening a coffee shop. The location you choose will shape the success and viability of your business. Before putting pen to paper, it's crucial to consider various factors to ensure that the space aligns with your vision and business needs. Here, we'll explore seven essential considerations to keep in mind before signing the lease for your coffee shop.

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Andrew Goughwholesale
How to open a coffee shop in a high school or college?

Opening a school coffee shop is a great way to teach valuable skills students can use throughout their lives. This article is designed to help school districts and faculty to determine the:

·       Viability of establishing a student-run café

·       Direct and indirect benefits for students and the school (and the community!)

·       Startup costs for your café

·       Equipment needed for your coffee shop

·       Business partners you can rely upon, like a coffee roaster and equipment supplier

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Andrew Goughwholesale
What is custom wholesale coffee toll roasting?

oll roasting is one form of wholesale coffee roasting where the customer sources the green coffee and contracts the roasting operation to roast the coffee to a specification. Toll roasting is most popular with larger operations that may not be interested in managing the day-to-day processes of a roasting operation but wish to have consistent access to products they may have been serving for a long time.

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Andrew Goughwholesale
What is private label wholesale coffee roasting?

Private label wholesale coffee roasting is when coffee roasters take existing coffees from their lineup of offerings and repackage it with custom branding and labels to the customers specifications. There are several situations when private label coffee roasting is appropriate. Ideal candidates can include coffee shops, churches, restaurants, corporate gifting, online e-commerce brands, grocery retailers, and more.

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How much coffee do I use for each shot of espresso?

For a double shot of espresso, the weight of fresh ground espresso will generally range between 18 grams to 22 grams. But like any other recipe, you have the flexibility to dial in the espresso weight to meet your taste expectations. In short, there are many variables you will need to consider when determining the best recipe for your coffee shop espresso.

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Andrew Goughwholesale
What are the different types of commercial espresso machines?

There are several styles of commercial espresso machines to choose from. For coffee aficionados and aspiring baristas, the journey to finding the perfect espresso machine can be daunting. With a wide range of options available, understanding the differences between various types of espresso machines is crucial in making an informed decision. Below are brief explanations for the three most popular and functional espresso machine types in the commercial marketplace.

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Andrew Goughwholesale
What all should I expect from my coffee provider?

When you make the commitment to a quality coffee provider, you should know exactly what you are getting in the price of the coffee. A great quality provider gives you so much more than just simply coffee. They are, in essence, a partner in your success. Below are a few things we think you should expect out of your coffee provider.

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Andrew Goughwholesale
Is Reverie Coffee Roasters’ coffee good for cafes and restaurants?

Reverie Coffee Roasters makes great coffee for cafes and restaurants. We roast a variety of coffees to fit the varying tastes of our coffee loving community, so you can always find a coffee to offer your guests. We are a trusted brand among the best cafes and restaurants in Wichita. And because we offer a full-service approach to providing coffee and tea in the foodservice industry, Reverie can often provide the brewing equipment at no additional charge. This means there is little effort to getting started selling Wichita’s most popular coffee in your restaurant.

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Andrew Goughwholesale
How can I create a unique coffee shop concept?

Creating a unique coffee shop concept starts with you, the entrepreneur. Just serving great coffee isn’t enough. You must create a unique concept that fulfills the needs and desires of the audience you wish to attract and serve. Reverie Coffee Roasters has helped over 20 coffee shops in the last few years open in one way or another.

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Andrew Goughwholesale